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Hospitality Management


A Certificate in Hospitality Management from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration is ideal for working professionals with limited time to pursue an advanced degree, but a strong desire to move ahead. This program provides a foundation for learning some of the key basics needed to manage a property’s many moving parts.

Key skills covered:

  • How to create positive results and maintain competitive advantage through strong team performance
  • Learn the basics of financial reporting, including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements
  • Gain an understanding of how to identify potential customers and how to deliver the right message to them
  • Choose an elective that helps you strengthen your skills in Financial Management, Foodservice Management, Marketing, Revenue Management or Service Excellence

Who enrolls in the Hospitality Management Certificate?

Students who have enrolled in this program are F&B managers, front office supervisors, guest services managers, operations managers, general managers, room controllers, property owner/operators, and those who are transitioning into the hospitality field.

A Certificate in Hospitality Management from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration is ideal for working professionals with limited time to pursue an advanced degree, but a strong desire to move ahead. This program provides a foundation for learning some of the key basics needed to manage a property’s many moving parts.