The Certificate of Hospitality Administration (CHAD) program is designed for non-hospitality majors and post-baccalaureate students. It focuses on operational aspects of hotels, restaurants, private clubs, meeting, special event and tradeshow management as well as managerial functional areas in hospitality such as human resources, marketing, law and cost control. Specialization options within the Certificate program are available. These specialty areas include hospitality operations, trade show and event planning and meeting management.
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Certificate Program Requirements
The Certificate in Hospitality Administration with a specialization in Hospitality Operations includes two courses from Group A and two courses from Group B.
The Certificate in Hospitality Administration with a specialization in Trade Show and Event Planning involves two of the Group A courses. Group B courses will include HADM 3350 (Meeting and Trade Show Management) and HADM 3600 (Expos, Fairs and Entertainment Management).
The Certificate in Hospitality Administration with a specialization in Meeting Management includes one Group A course. From Group B, HADM 3310 is required along with HADM 3350 and a Selected Topics Course (HADM 3800).
Group A
HADM 3010 - Perspectives in the Hospitality Industry
HADM 3720 - Hospitality Law
HADM 3750 - Hospitality Human Resources
HADM 3760 - Hospitality Marketing
HADM 4100 - Cost Control and Financial Analysis
Group B
HADM 3310 - Hotel Management
HADM 3350 - Meeting and Trade Show Management
HADM 3420 - Restaurant and Food Service Management
HADM 3490 - Private Club Management
HADM 3500 - Beverage Management
HADM 3600 - Expos, Fairs and Entertainment Mgt.
HADM 3800 - Hospitality Quality Management
HADM 4200 - Venue Management
HADM 4300 - Aviation Management
HADM 4400 - Airline Management
HADM 4450 - Airport Management
Your certificate, based on the completion of at least four hospitality courses with a "B" average or better, will be officially awarded upon completion of your courses. The four courses selected will depend upon the specific certificate specialization area including Hospitality Operations, Tradeshow and Event Planning and Meeting Management. Upon successful completion of the required courses your certificate will be mailed to the address listed on the certificate application once final grades have been posted and verified.
Admission to the CHAD program is subject to the minimum Georgia State University requirements. If you are not a current Georgia State University student you will need to complete the Undergraduate Admission application and submit the required materials to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Upon being accepted to Georgia State University you will be authorized to register for the required hospitality courses via the online registration system located at www.gsu.edu.
