Hospitality Management Certificate
Prepare for a Career in Hospitality
Work in the food and beverage industry. OCC's Hospitality Management Certificate is
your path to a rewarding hospitality career. This 31-credit program is fast and focused.
You'll develop essential skills and
knowledge needed for this exciting field.
Focus your role on operations, guest services, sales or event planning. You'll take career-focused courses in:
- Event planning
- Financial analysis
- Front office operations
- Leadership management
- Sanitation certification
- Wine and spirits
Start Your Someday Today!
Fill out our inquiry form to register for a Culinary Orientation Session. Orientation is required if you plan to apply to the Culinary program at OCC.
For general questions call (248) 246-2501.
Hospitality Careers Are In Demand
According to the National Restaurant Association, food service and restaurant workers account for 10% of all workers in Michigan.
The demand for culinary professionals is on the rise, with another 31,900 jobs expected by 2029 nationally.
To prepare for this influx, employers are looking for culinary professionals with the skills and abilities needed to be successful in this competitive industry.
Hospitality Management Essentials Certificate
- The certificate takes 3 semesters to complete as a full-time student.
- Hospitality Management Essentials Certificate (CUL.HME) Catalog Listing
These outcomes are what you can expect to learn through engagement of this program.
Critical Thinking
- Evaluates information.
- Identifies the connections between ideas and concepts.
- Completes the assigned task using an efficient and effective method.
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Next Step: Attend Culinary Virtual Orientation
Students who want to take the next step in exploring their culinary career, attend
one of the virtual or in-person orientation sessions below.
Students are required to attend an informal virtual orientation to learn about the
program requirements and scheduling prior to taking CUL-1011. The session lasts for
approximately 1 1/2 hours. CUL-1010 may be taken before the virtual orientation.
Fill out our inquiry form to register for the session of your choice. Virtual orientations
are held over Zoom.
Get Started in Hospitality Management
Fill out the inquiry form for more program information, general questions, or to register for a virtual orientation.
Prepare to Transfer – Even if You Are Not Planning to Today!
Maximize your OCC-applicable credits upon transfer. Plan early and work with an OCC counselor or advisor throughout your OCC experience. If you pursue an associate in applied science, you
may satisfy the Michigan Transfer Agreement by taking as few as four additional courses. Save time, money and aggravation!
Whatever your program of study, OCC has many Transfer Credit Agreements with colleges and universities to help you navigate your way to a bachelor's degree.
View the College Transfer Success Guide for more information.
Contact Information
Christina Santos
Email: clsantos@oaklandcc.edu
Phone: (248) 246-2501
We are located at:
Royal Oak Campus
E Building
739 S. Washington Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067
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