HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
Meeting, Conference, and Event Planning Certificate: 237
Total Credits: 22
Catalog Editions: 2018-2019
Program Description
This program of study is designed for individuals working in
the hospitality or related industry who wish to enhance their
college degree in the field of meeting, conference, and event
planning. The certificate focuses on all major aspects involved
with planning a meeting, conference, or event, including
courses in catering and banquets, food and beverage cost
control, lodging and food service law, and sales and advertising
of lodging and food services.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
• Describe the complexity of the hospitality industry as a
w
hole.
• Explain general management theory as it applies to hospitality
management.
• Manage all major aspects of meeting, conference, or event
planning, including catering and banquets, food and beverage
c
ost control, lodging and food service law, and sales an
d
a
dvertising.
• Demonstrate an ability to work effectively as a member of a
t
eam, provide exemplary customer service, and perform
responsibilities in an ethical manner.
• Explain the importance of diversity in the hospitality industry.
Program Advisor
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Prof. Jana Anderson, 240-567-5159 (RV)
jana.anderson@montgomerycollege.edu
Get Involved at MC!
Employers and Transfer Institutions are looking for experience
outside the classroom.
Student Clubs and Organizations:
https://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/edu/plain.aspx?id=2439
Career Services:
http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/career
Career Coach:
https://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/careercoach.html
Related Careers
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Food service managers
•
First-line supervisors of food
p
reparation and serving workers
For more information please visit: https://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/becahm/
2018-2019
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT Meeting, Conference, and Event Planning Certificate: 237
