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Career Studies Certificate
Virginia Western Community College
Program Details
Career Studies Certificate in Hospitality Management
Career Studies CertificateCareer Studies Certificate in Hospitality Management
Virginia Western Community College
The Hospitality Management program prepares students to work in entry level hotel, restaurant, resort, lodge, country club, and other tourist-friendly destination operation and administration.
Program Overview & Guidance
Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Online
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Considerations for Selecting Degree | Like to travel, like the great outdoors? Are you a foodie? A concert goer? Maybe you love bed and breakfast stays, or resorts are more of your liking? If you enjoy meeting new people and working as part of a team to meet the needs of your customers then the Hospitality Management Career Studies Certificate might be for you. This program provides instruction on overseeing and directing the operations of various types of facilities such as hotels, resorts, motels, casinos, outdoor arenas and more. As a hospitality manager, you will have the opportunity to supervise and coordinate various tasks like housekeeping, food and beverage, room service, front office and other business operations while making sure guests have an excellent experience. Begin your journey today by taking courses that allow you to enter into a diverse, high-demand career. |
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| Program Successes & Highlights | https://www.virginiawestern.edu/ie/research/student-goals/ |
Program Credit Requirements
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | To discuss how your previous degree can be incorporated into your new long term goals, please meet with an advisor. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | To discuss how your previous degree can be incorporated into your new long term goals, please meet with an advisor. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Yes |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
1809
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | Virginia Western Community College's service region includes the cities of Roanoke and Salem, along with Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. Virginia Western was the first college established in the Virginia Community College System, in 1966, and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of more than 8,500 students in credit courses and more than 1,200 enrollments in accelerated career training and continuing education courses. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | A student's catalog year is determined by their first semester of attendance in the major. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | A student's catalog year is determined by their first semester of attendance in the major. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | https://www.virginiawestern.edu/transfer/transfer-agreements/ |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts | Associate | Associates of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts - Baking Major | Associate | Associates of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts- Restaurant Management | Associate | Associates of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality Management (Food Service Management) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality Management (Event Planning) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| James Madison University | Bachelor of Science, Major in Hospitality Management | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Richard Bland College | Associate of Science-Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | Online, In-Person |
| George Mason University | Tourism and Events Management, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | Hybrid, In-Person |
| Bridgewater College | Business Administration Major - BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Averett University | Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Averett University | Bachelor of Science in Business Administration | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Randolph-Macon College | Business - Finance (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph-Macon College | Business - Management (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph-Macon College | Business - Marketing (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Business HTM in Event & Experience Management | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Business in Hospitality and Tourism Management | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Business HTM in Hospitality and Tourism Management | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Business in Hospitality and Tourism Management | 4-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11-9072.00 | Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | Plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks. | Management Occupations |
| 11-9179.01 | Fitness and Wellness Coordinators | Manage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services. Manage and train staff of wellness specialists, health educators, or fitness instructors. | Management Occupations |
| 11-9051.00 | Food Service Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages. | Management Occupations |
| 11-9081.00 | Lodging Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations. | Management Occupations |
| 11-9179.00 | Personal Service Managers, All Other | All personal service managers not listed separately. | Management Occupations |
| 11-9179.02 | Spa Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of a spa facility. Coordinate programs, schedule and direct staff, and oversee financial activities. | Management Occupations |
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