Hospitality Management Certificate

Saint Joseph’s University’s Hospitality Management Certificate is a 12-credit program designed to focus on the food service industry within the hospitality business. Building on Saint Joseph’s world-leading expertise in food marketing, this certificate is centered on customer service and marketing within the hospitality industry. It allows for networking between hospitality students and professionals across the entire food supply chain.

This program is designed to develop and build specialized hospitality knowledge and enable current and future professionals to become more competitive in the job market, more attractive for promotions and offer new opportunities in the hospitality industry. Entrepreneurs in this space can upskill their businesses no matter where they are in the supply chain.

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Program Snapshot

Department:

Food, Pharma and Healthcare

School/College:

Haub School of Business

Program Length:

1 Year

Total Credits:

Location:

Philadelphia

Modality:

On-Campus

Online

What Sets Our Program Apart

The hospitality certificate offers students the flexibility to choose the format that works best for their schedule and learning style. We offer an online or an on-campus format in this program.
Online Learning Option
The online format meets virtually one night per week during the eight-week course and the remainder of the work is completed on your own time. Work at your own pace by choosing one, two or three courses per term. To learn more about taking classes online, check out our online learning resources.
Hybrid Learning Option
The on-campus courses are held on one Friday and one Saturday during the eight-week class, with the remainder of the work completed online.
The credits you earn from the hospitality management certificate can be applied toward a Master of Science in Food Marketing or a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Food Marketing from Saint Joseph’s University. Students who successfully complete the certificate program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher can then take 24 additional credits to earn an MBA in Food Marketing and 18 credits to earn the Master of Science in Food Marketing.
Classes include students from a range of perspectives and companies within the food supply chain. As a result, you will strengthen your network and build business connections across the hospitality industry as well as retailing and food service.
This certificate combines academic insights with industry focus, showing you how to apply class material in a way that is relevant to the food industry. Our faculty have all worked in the food industry, allowing them to draw connections between the material and the way the industry operates.
As a hospitality management student, you will have access to special lectures and networking opportunities through Saint Joseph’s University’s Academy of Food Marketing.
Additionally, Saint Joseph’s Career Center offers a host of resources including resume review, interview prep, on-campus career fairs and interviews, workshops and networking events.

What Can You Do With A Hospitality Management Certificate?

The hospitality management certificate can be used to up-skill your knowledge, bring back relevant skills to your business and take your own career and company to the next level. It can give you a broader, more strategic view of the hospitality and food industry. This certificate can also be used to network with other professionals and establish contacts in the field as well as pivot to another sector of the industry. After obtaining this certificate, students can pursue a career in tourism, sales, customer service, entrepreneurship, etc. as a:

Restaurant Manager
Hotel Manager
Event Planner
Marketing Executive

Program Details

View required courses for this program in the academic catalog. Please contact us if you have any questions about the program curriculum.
Affordable tuition options start at $1,216 per credit.*
*Pricing does not include room and board, health insurance or any professional, clinical or transportation fees. Visit our tuition & fees page or contact us for more information.
Financial aid may be available to you to help offset the cost of your degree. Explore your options on our financial aid page.
Discount Eligibility
Have you completed a year or more of service with a recognized service organization? You may be eligible for our mission discount.
Alumni of Saint Joseph's are eligible to receive 10% off the cost of this program through our alumni discount.
Check with your employer to see if they are an Edcor or a Bright Horizons EdAssist member, which may entitle you to a discount on graduate programs.
Note: discounts cannot be combined.
Saint Joseph’s University is a Yellow Ribbon School that accepts GI education benefits. Our Office of Veterans Service can help you access and understand your benefits.

Admission Information

Applicants for the hospitality management certificate will be required to provide evidence of completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Apply online.
- Submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended.
- Submit a personal statement.
- Submit resume.
- Submit two letters of recommendation.
Visit our Graduate Admission Information page to learn more about admission requirements, key deadlines, additional requirements for international students and how to submit your application.
Graduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. New students may enroll in courses during the fall, spring or summer semesters.
- Start Terms:
  - Fall: August
  - Spring: January
  - Summer: May
If you’re applying as an international student, you must provide proof of English Language Proficiency and Certification of Finances along with your application. Check the graduate admission page for additional requirements.