PROGRAM DETAILS
1 Yearto complete your program
Onlinecareer-focused curriculum
7 or 15week course length
95.4%career outcomes rate
19:1student to faculty ratio
Program Overview
Ready to take your career in hospitality to the next level? Our online Hospitality Graduate Certificate gives you the advanced exploration of hospitality in concept and practice to prepare you to take on next-level challenges within the tourism, restaurant, recreation, and leisure industries — and the convenience to pursue your education anytime, anywhere. This online certificate program wraps up in as little as one year to help you accelerate your career goals —from hotel management to concierge services to event planning and more.
Plus, every credit earned in your graduate certificate in Hospitality can be applied to any of JWU’s graduate degree programs in Hospitality.
This program is offered in collaboration with JWU’s College of Hospitality Management.
Benefits of Earning Your Certificate with JWU
- Take advantage of our online format, designed to fit your schedule
- Learn from faculty with industry experience who integrate theory with practice
- Acquire real-world exposure through our experiential education model
- Prepare for leadership opportunities within the hospitality business model
- Earn credit applicable toward your future JWU graduate degree in hospitality
Take the next step in your hospitality career with an online hospitality graduate certificate from Johnson & Wales University. Start your application today.
Tuition & Fees
At Johnson & Wales University, we believe a high-quality education should help you reach for your career goals, not weigh you down with college debt. So we are constantly working to provide competitively priced college tuition.
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Financial Aid Options
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Online HOSPITALITY GRADUATE CERTIFICATE Sample Courses
Coursework for your online hospitality graduate certificate covers the fundamentals of hospitality, hospitality and tourism at global scale, franchising and licensing, corporate social responsibility, research and inquiry, competitive strategies in hospitality, and more. Take a look at some options of courses you will take.
Hospitality Courses
| Course Title |
|---|
| Hospitality and Tourism Global Issues |
| Research and Inquiry |
| Strategic Marketing in Service Dominant Logic |
| Franchising and Licensing |
| Benchmarking and Operations Analysis in the Hospitality Industry |
| Corporate Social Responsibility |
| Competitive Strategies in Hospitality |
Please note that some courses may be 15 weeks long. For the most up-to-date and complete course listing information, as well as full course descriptions, visit our catalog.
Admissions Requirements
Ready to begin your online hospitality graduate certificate? Johnson & Wales University is here to help. We start with a dedicated online admissions associate who will work with you one-on-one to answer all your questions and help guide you through the process. We cap it off with a free application.
Please note that this is a graduate-level certificate and applicants are required to have already earned an undergraduate degree.
If you’re ready for education that can position you for your next career move, click the button below to get started today!
Why Johnson & Wales University?
Prepped for the Professional World
We work with industry-leading employers to ensure career-relevant curriculum is at the core of every educational experience we offer. And we pack each program with skill-building opportunities and experience-based learning to help you be career-ready upon completion of your program.
Personalized Support
We are committed to your success – both academically and professionally. From dedicated academic advisors to career services to tutoring help, we offer one-on-one support throughout your educational journey with us.
Learning on Your Schedule
We help working professionals like you overcome obstacles to learning. That means providing the flexibility of online degree and certificate programs as well as a range of student services to provide the tools and support you need to succeed in class and throughout your career.
Backed by Student Approval
Based on a 2024 EdSights survey of CPS students, three out of four students would recommend the College of Professional Studies to a friend. Most notably, CPS achieved a Student Voice Score (SVS) of 65, far surpassing the national private 4-year institution average score of 3. To learn more about our SVS, which measures our students' overall satisfaction with CPS, visit out EdSights Student Voice Score page.
