Hospitality & Tourism Leadership Graduate Certificate

Program Details

Credit Hours: 9

Course Length: 7 weeks

Estimated Program Length: 12 months

Next Application Deadline: See Application Deadlines quicklink

Program duration may depend on course load and availability. Consult with your advisor.

With a campus located on the Gulf Coast that thrives on hospitality services, students are able to engage in experiential learning while completing their curriculum.

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What You Will Learn

This certificate teaches students how to analyze key elements of the complex global hospitality and tourism industry.

The curriculum covers strategic leadership, financial analysis and a service marketing experience all within the context of the global hospitality industry.

Courses can be later applied to the MBA degree with a Hospitality and Tourism Leadership Area of Emphasis if more advanced education is desired.

UWF offers classes through various delivery methods, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Though UWF makes every effort to provide on-campus classes in face-to-face programs, there is a possibility that some classes will have limited availability and may be offered online only. For more information, please review the modes of delivery and instructional methods.

Courses

Accredited by AACSB International

The UWF Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business is accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Only 6% of business schools worldwide have earned this symbol of the highest standard in management education.

Interested in our online program?

UWF's online Hospitality and Tourism Leadership Graduate Certificate is perfect for full- or part-time working adults who want to advance their career in hospitality or tourism.

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Courses & Requirements

Courses (9 semester hours):

HMG 5466 - Hospitality Financial Analysis & Revenue Optimization
HMG 5506 - Service Experience Marketing for Hospitality Management
HMG 6224 - Leadership in Hospitality and Tourism

Students pursuing the Graduate Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Leadership must have completed a bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Tourism, or the equivalent.

The Graduate Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Leadership is not available to students pursuing the MBA with Hospitality and Tourism Leadership emphasis.

Have questions about this program or the admissions process? Contact our graduate admissions team at gradadmissions@uwf.edu.

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Careers & Outcomes

A graduate certificate in hospitality and tourism leadership opens the door to management and executive-level roles within the hospitality and tourism industry, equipping graduates with expertise in operational management, customer service excellence, and strategic planning.

Job Titles

Resort Operations Manager
Hotel Manager
Event Coordinator
Tourism Development Manager
Hospitality Sales and Marketing Manager

Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour

Hospitality and Tourism Leadership Graduate Certificate Tuition
Component	Cost*	Total*
In-state Tuition	$377.60 per credit hour	$3,398.40
Out-of-state Tuition	$1,037.24 per credit hour	$9,335.16

Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Fees are charged per semester unless otherwise noted.

Refer to UWF Cost of Attendance Estimates and Financial Literacy for more information on UWF costs and financial aid.

* Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Alabama, Military & Financial Aid

Alabama Differential Out-of-State Tuition

Residents of Alabama are eligible for Alabama Differential Tuition, a reduced out-of-state tuition rate. To verify residency status for tuition purposes, new undergraduate students should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and new graduate students should contact the Graduate School. Current enrolled students should contact the Office of the Registrar. See Graduate School Tuition & Fees for more information.

Military & Veterans

The UWF Military & Veterans Resource Center (MVRC) serves as the campus advocate for military, dependents and veteran students. Contact the MVRC to learn more about the various military and veteran education assistance or tuition waiver opportunities and eligibility requirements.

UWF Financial Assistance

The University of West Florida offers various financial aid options for our students, including loans, scholarships and grants for degree-seeking students. We provide eligible students with an alternative to paying the full amount of tuition at the beginning of each term in the form of an installment payment plan or a short-term loan. See Graduate School Funding Opportunities for more information.