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Hospitality Management Certificate

Work in the food and beverage industry. OCC's certificate in hospitality management 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

Certificate Program

Start Your Someday Today!

Fill out our inquiry form to register for a Culinary Orientation Session.

For general questions call (248) 246-2501.

Did you know?
Our Front House Competition Team has earned over 10 first place medals at state level, and four first place medals, one second place medal and two third place medals at a national level in the past 11 years.

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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.

 

Upcoming Culinary Orientation Sessions

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Dec 10 2025
5:00PM Virtual Event

Orientation sessions are mandatory for all students applying to the Culinary Program. Each session...

 

Get Started in Hospitality Management

Fill out the inquiry form for more program information, general questions, or to register for a virtual orientation. 

Submit your full email address, including the "@" symbol and the TLD (.com, .edu or other)
Submit your full phone number including the area code, ex: (248) 555-5555
Which program are you interested in?
How would you like to attend orientation?*
(Please choose a date listed above.)
 

 

Prepare to Transfer – Even if You Are Not Planning to Today! 

By planning early and working with an OCC Counselor throughout your OCC experience you will be able to maximize your OCC applicable credits upon transfer. If you are pursuing an associate in applied science you may be able to satisfy the Michigan Transfer Agreement by taking as few as four additional courses, saving you time, money and aggravation!  Regardless of your program of study, OCC has many Transfer Credit Agreements with colleges and universities to assist with navigating your way to a bachelor’s degree. Visit the College Transfer Success Guide webpage for additional information and resources.

Contact Information

Christina Santos
Phone: (248) 246-2500

We are located at:

Royal Oak Campus
E Building
739 S. Washington Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067

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