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Hospitality Operations, Certificate

Niagara County Community College · Sanborn, NY

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Program
Award
Certificate
Credential class
ceterms:Certificate
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Student Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The hospitality industry is one of the top economic drivers in every state in this country and over a $3 trillion industry worldwide. Employment in this field is projected to continue a steep growth pattern with educational credentials becoming ever more important for career advancement. The Hospitality Operations certificate program gives students an opportunity to focus on coursework that is specific to this industry. The subjects covered will provide the student with the knowledge and practical experience to meet the entry-level management needs of employers in various aspects of hospitality operations.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
193946
CourseShelf checklist
CK_193946_21338cd7
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements (HOSO)

6 items
  1. A total of at least 29-credit hours with a minimum curriculum grade-point average of 2.0. Academic Foundations courses do not count toward the certificate.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Because the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) is not a branch campus, students enrolled at NFCI must take at least one course on the Sanborn campus that is required in the program.
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Students will demonstrate the ability to participate in live, experiential learning within a public-facing hospitality environment such as a school-run restaurant. This includes involvement in front-of-house and/or back-of-house operations. Students are expected to: a. Engage in customer service interactions and service management b. Work on their feet for extended periods (up to 3 hours) c. Navigate a fast-paced setting involving food, guests, and staff d. Perform tasks such as hosting, serving, bussing, or managing POS systems e. Adapt to dynamic environments with professionalism and effective communication with or without reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA guidelines.
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Hospitality: A minimum of 18-credit hours consisting of: HOS 101 - Introduction to the Hospitality Industry HOS 103 - Hotel Operations I HOS 111 - Event Planning HOS 133 - Service Styles and Techniques HOS 203 - Hotel Operations II HOS 222 - Catering and Events
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Business: A minimum of 9-credit hours to include: BUS 101 - Organization & Management BUS 102 - Human Resource Management BUS 113 - Fundamentals of Marketing
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Food Service: A minimum of 2-credit hours to include: CUL 130 - Sanitation and Safety
    Not resolved to a course

Typical Program

0 items

    First Semester

    5 items
    1. BUS 102
      Human Resource Management 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. BUS 113
      Fundamentals of Marketing
      As published: “Fundamentals of Marketing 3 Cr.”
      3
    3. HOS 101
      Introduction to the Hospitality Industry 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. HOS 103
      Hotel Operations I 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. HOS 133
      Service Styles and Techniques 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course

    Second Semester

    5 items
    1. CUL 130
      Sanitation and Safety 2 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. HOS 203
      Hotel Operations II 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. HOS 111
      Event Planning 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. HOS 222
      Catering and Events 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. BUS 101
      Organization & Management
      As published: “Organization & Management 3 Cr.”
      3

    Scholarship Opportunities

    0 items
      Source. Niagara County Community College, catalog 2026-2027 Student Catalog — https://catalog.niagaracc.suny.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=36&poid=3536&returnto=2917. Captured page pages/0076.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.