MS in Public Safety x96 Emergency Management
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The master's degree program in public safety focuses on skills related to leadership, emergency management, and criminal justice. The curriculum covers leadership, emergency management and
preparedness, homeland security and terrorism, and security management. Successful graduates are prepared for careers in a variety of protective and security professions.
Recent major disasters around the world have brought to light the importance of professionals with advanced leadership skills to oversee the organizations that respond to complex emergencies, such
as natural disasters and terrorist attacks. This specialization is designed to deepen your knowledge of how to handle sensitive and unpredictable situations, navigate the many public safety
agencies, and deal with varied human reactions. The emergency management specialization is designed for professionals in law enforcement, fire service, or other security fields who want to expertly
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MS in Public Safety x96 Public Safety Leadership
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The master's degree program in public safety focuses on skills related to leadership, emergency management, and criminal justice. The curriculum covers leadership, emergency management and
preparedness, homeland security and terrorism, and security management. Successful graduates are prepared for careers in a variety of protective and security professions.
There is increased demand for public safety leaders who are knowledgeable on a range of issues, from emergency prevention and preparedness to homeland security and terrorism. Gain master's-level
expertise as you prepare to handle the many facets of public safety leadership. Courses also cover administrative skills related to accounting, training, and other oversight functions. This
specialization is designed for the career advancement of those with experience in law enforcement, fire services, emergency communications, emergency medical services, and other security
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PHD in Public Safety x96 Public Safety Leadership
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Learners in the doctoral program in public safety thoroughly examine public safety theory and research relevant to protective and corporate security professions. Capella's scholar-practitioner
approach prepares learners to apply their new knowledge and skills to issues faced by local, state, and national public safety and emergency services organizations.
This doctoral specialization takes public safety leadership to the executive level for those who plan to lead, teach, or consult in the field of public safety. It combines a deep exploration of
theories, individual research, and courses that emphasize management skills, such as needs assessment, grant writing, training, and labor relations. Through focused scholarship and peer
interactions, develop a higher level of knowledge and reasoning to help advance the growing field of public safety. This specialization is designed for those with a background in law enforcement,
fire services, emergency communications, emergency medical services, or other security professions. Request Program Info
BS in Communication/Technical Writing
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Bachelor of Science in Communication builds careers for the information age—online. The Bachelor of Science in Communication degree can help you become an effective creator
and conveyer of ideas, concepts, and information. Your writing and communication skills will be improved, and you will develop a deeper understanding of social issues and new media. Emphasis areas
are offered in technical writing and organizational communications.
EMPHASIS AREAS
Option I: Technical Writing
• Interviewing Skills for the Technical Writer
• Advanced Technical Writing
• Proposal and Grant Writing
• Writing for the Professions
• Professional Communication in Technical Writing
Option II: Organizational Communication
• Communication and Organizational Change
• Advocacy and Opposition in the Modern Workplace
• Topics in Advertising and Public Relations
• Interpersonal Relationships and Organizational Communication
• Theories and Application in Organization Settings Request Program Info
MBA/Management Communication and Quality
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This comprehensive program combines the career-oriented focus of a traditional MBA with the rigorous academic curriculum of a more advanced program, giving you the specific knowledge and skills you
need to excel in the modern business world. Our curriculum will help you master the specialized expertise necessary for an executive career by allowing you to focus on one of six specializations:
finance; marketing; human resources management; information technology; entrepreneurship; and management, communication, and quality. The focused MBA can take between one and two years to complete,
depending on if you are attending school full-time or part-time and if you have applicable transfer credits.*
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BSPS/Real Estate Law
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Support attorneys who provide a broad range or services to organizations and individuals who are involved in the purchase, management leasing, and selling of real estate.
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Advanced Start BS in Communication
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Building careers for the information age—online. With our advanced start program, students with associate’s or bachelor's degrees can earn a BS in Communication in
under two years.
* You will learn to become an effective creator and conveyer of ideas, concepts, and information, with improved writing and communication skills, and a deeper understanding of social issues and new
media. Emphasis areas are offered in technical writing and organizational communications.
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ASIS/Communication
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If you're looking for a degree that prepares you for more careers than just about any other, the ASIS degree with communication emphasis is for you. You'll gain the basic knowledge and skills you
need to be an effective communicator in today's competitive global workplace.
According to the Job Outlook 2005 report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, employers rate communication (both written and verbal) as the number one job skill; interpersonal
skills and teamwork are tied for number three. The ASIS degree with communication emphasis strengthens you in all three categories.
The program takes an interdisciplinary approach that combines academic theory and real-world application. Upon graduation, you will possess a more critical understanding of social issues, new
media, and effective writing and speaking skills.
What's more, an ASIS degree with communication emphasis gives you a unique opportunity to focus on core curriculum prerequisites while completing your associate's degree. That gives you the option
of continuing toward a Bachelor of Science in Communication, having met the basic degree requirements.
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BS in Communication
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Bachelor of Science in Communication builds careers for the information age—online. The Bachelor of Science in Communication degree can help you become an effective creator
and conveyer of ideas, concepts, and information. Your writing and communication skills will be improved, and you will develop a deeper understanding of social issues and new media. Emphasis areas
are offered in technical writing and organizational communications.
EMPHASIS AREAS
Option I: Technical Writing
• Interviewing Skills for the Technical Writer
• Advanced Technical Writing
• Proposal and Grant Writing
• Writing for the Professions
• Professional Communication in Technical Writing
Option II: Organizational Communication
• Communication and Organizational Change
• Advocacy and Opposition in the Modern Workplace
• Topics in Advertising and Public Relations
• Interpersonal Relationships and Organizational Communication
• Theories and Application in Organization Settings Request Program Info
BS in Communication/Organizational Communication
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Bachelor of Science in Communication builds careers for the information age—online. The Bachelor of Science in Communication degree can help you become an effective creator
and conveyer of ideas, concepts, and information. Your writing and communication skills will be improved, and you will develop a deeper understanding of social issues and new media. Emphasis areas
are offered in technical writing and organizational communications.
EMPHASIS AREAS
Option I: Technical Writing
• Interviewing Skills for the Technical Writer
• Advanced Technical Writing
• Proposal and Grant Writing
• Writing for the Professions
• Professional Communication in Technical Writing
Option II: Organizational Communication
• Communication and Organizational Change
• Advocacy and Opposition in the Modern Workplace
• Topics in Advertising and Public Relations
• Interpersonal Relationships and Organizational Communication
• Theories and Application in Organization Settings Request Program Info
A.A.S. in Global Travel and Hospitality Management
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Get the professional skills and knowledge you need to be successful in the exciting travel and hospitality industry—one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing employment sectors.*
Highly qualified staff members and managers are in great demand in hotels and resorts, restaurants, corporate travel departments, travel agencies, wholesalers, airlines, tour and sightseeing
companies, car rental agencies, and cruise lines.
Kaplan University’s Associate of Applied Science in Global Travel and Hospitality Management degree combines academic and industry-specific courses to deliver a well-rounded college
education. Because it’s all online, you can attend class anytime day or night.
Explore the fundamentals of sales, marketing, and customer service across the industry. Learn to operate a major airline reservation system. Study hotel front-office management, food and beverage
management, tourism geography, global tour planning, the cruise market, and more.
The program is also designed to prepare students to take the Certified Travel Agent (CTA) exam.
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MBA and MS in Leadership (dual degree)
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The Master of Business in Administration and Master of Science in Leadership (MBA/MSL) dual- degree program is designed to afford students the opportunity to develop cross-functional business
management skills as well as cognitive and behavioral skills necessary to be an effective leader.
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MS in Nursing: Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems
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The Master of Science in Nursing: Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems concentration prepares the advanced professional nurse for distinction in a leadership role for today’s rapidly
changing health care delivery systems. It is designed to apply both cognitive and behavioral skill sets necessary to be an effective leader in the health care environment.
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MS in Executive Fire Service Leadership
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A Master of Science in Executive Fire Service Leadership degree at GCU will provide you with the necessary skills to pursue or enhance your career. This degree is offered entirely online, and
offers you the benefit of fitting your education into your schedule. All MSEFSL courses are facilitated by doctorate-professors who possess first-hand knowledge and experience in the fire
service/emergency management fields. Professors will provide an environment where current and future issues in the industry can be discussed and students will develop an understanding for strategic
management, analysis, evaluation, and effective internal processes.
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MS in Leadership
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The Master of Science in Leadership (MSL) degree program is designed to provide applied cognitive and behavioral skill sets necessary to be an effective leader. The MSL program curriculum explores
values, content knowledge, and skills required to understand and apply effective leadership within corporate and social contexts.
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MS in Leadership with an Emphasis in Disaster Preparedness and Crisis Mgmt.
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The Master of Science in Leadership with an Emphasis in Disaster Preparedness and Crisis Management will provide courses in the areas of occupational health and safety, disaster preparation and
crisis management, and environmental issues directly related to leadership skills development and content required of leaders in the area of emergency public safety and response.
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MBA: Hospitality and Tourism Management
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The MBA program offers a broad-based education, with a choice of concentrations. The program features a curriculum that prepares adult students for the emerging knowledge economy while emphasizing
the latest concepts, practices, and skills in today’s rapidly changing marketplace. It is designed for working professionals from a wide range of backgrounds who wish to advance or enhance
their business careers. This program offers specializations in the following areas: o Acquisition o Finance o Hospitality and Tourism Management o Human Resource Management o Management o Marketing
o Supply Chain Management
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IS: Homeland Security and Information Systems
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As information systems evolve, continuing education remains a critical part of technology. It is essential for information technology professionals to enhance their efficiency and capability by
gaining skills in areas such as programming, database technology, database administration, Web development, networking, security administration, and computer security. Strayer University’s
Undergraduate Certificate prepares today’s information technology professionals for these challenges by imparting these and other relevant skills. Students enrolled in the certificate program
are required to take six information systems courses. Within this curriculum, students have the option of choosing an emphasis in: o Computer Security o Database Developer o Database Management o
Homeland Security and Information Systems o Internetworking Technology o Networking o Programming o Security Administration o Web Development
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Hospitality and Tourism Management
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The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) prepares graduates for a wide range of managerial positions in business, government, and non-profit organizations. Business administration students
acquire fundamental as well as practical and professional skills in all phases of business including decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
The BBA program offers area concentrations that enable students to tailor their degrees to their career and educational goals.
Specializations are available in:
Human Resource Leadership- Employee Relations Specialist
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Certificate in Employee Relations
A certificate in Employee Relations is designed for working professionals in Human Resources (HR) or for those wishing to enter this specialty field. This certificate
program allows students to gain essential knowledge in the foundations of HR management and skills specifically related to employment law, union and non-union environments, ethical issues and
employee guidance, coaching and negotiation techniques. All of the courses for the certificate program are offered online to facilitate working professionals. With the addition of an associate
degree, the courses in the certificate pro¬gram can be applied to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Resource Leadership.
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Business Administration-Concentration in Hospitality Management
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The BSBA with a concentration in Hospitality Management degree prepares graduates for advanced positions in the hospitality industry and equips them with greater
potential for upward mobility. Associate degree graduates from other accredited culinary or hospitality training institutions are also eligible for junior level status. This program is designed
particularly for those who are employed and wish to continue their formal education to open doors for future advancement. All junior and senior hospitality core courses are available over the
Internet.
An Associate degree is required in a hospitality major for admission at the junior level. These include either Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts, Professional Catering, Travel &
Tourism, Hotel & Restaurant Management or similar degree.
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Logistics & Distribution Management
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Logistics involves planning and coordinating the delivery of products and services to customers around the world. And for many companies, an effective logistics process is crucial to their success.
In the Associate of Science degree in Logistics and Distribution Management, you will learn the skills needed to plan, implement, and
control the efficient, effective flow of goods and services.
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Certificate-Wireless Communication
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To advance in the wireless communications field, a certificate or advanced degree is often required. Keller's graduate certificate in wireless communications can provide the solid, well-rounded
skill base you need to effectively lead the effort in the areas of wireless system management, as well as wireless technologies, networks, devices, applications and communication systems.
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Bachelor - Visual Communications
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Graduates of Westwood’s Visual Communications program have the opportunity to enter an exciting, creative field that offers the opportunity to work on everything from illustration and
advertising, to animation and multimedia production. Graduates of the program typically pursue positions working for advertising agencies, in-house design departments, design companies, web-design
firms, and Internet companies. Graphic designers with a proven portfolio also have success pursuing freelance opportunities.
A bachelor degree in Visual Communications is designed to prepare students with the design, marketing and technical skills necessary to advance in the field of Visual Communications. In addition,
the combination of management and general education courses in the program help students apply skills in general management, critical thinking, logic, communication, and problem solving to
workplace challenges.
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Golf Course Management - BS
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Virginia College Online’s Bachelor’s Degree in Golf Course Management is designed to provide students with a diversified education in managing and operating a golf
course or other golf-related facilities. The program is designed for those who have completed the fundamentals in an associate degree program* and would like to add the skills and knowledge needed
to give them a solid background in business and management. That includes critical thinking abilities, management training, and leadership development. This comprehensive program provides graduates
with the fundamental skills they need for success and advancement in whatever golf management paths they choose to follow.
Prepare today for tomorrow’s top positions in the world of golf! Click or call to learn more about the Bachelor’s Degree in Golf Course Management at Virginia College Online.
*Note: This program is offered in the online format but to qualify for admission, candidates must have completed an associate of applied business degree in golf complex operations and
management comparable to the one offered by SDGA. Prospective students should speak with an Admissions Associate to determine acceptability of earned credits or degrees
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Master of Business Administration: Sport Management
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The preparation for managerial opportunities in professional, intercollegiate, and recreational sports recognizes the need for developing practitioners who understand the dynamic nature of the
business and apply responsive and prudent skills in decision making and operations. The Tiffin University MBA concentration in Sports Management aims to assist students in enhancing managerial
skills through the delivery of techniques and best practices that integrate academic theory with contemporary business applications.
The Sport Management program places a premium on enhancing applied critical thinking skills and ethical decision making practices in a chosen sport industry segment. The primary goal of the
concentration is to assist students in reaching personal, educational and professional objectives in a sport-specific environment. Program participants are required to participate in a supervised
mentorship program with an individual who has appropriate experience and is able to demonstrate a record of outstanding contribution to the profession.
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Real Estate Studies
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AFFORDABLE, FLEXIBLE, ONLINE PROGRAM
Our specialized online real estate curriculum provides the flexibility to pursue your degree while continuing to work full time. The program will strengthen your knowledge of business fundamentals,
with foundation courses in statistics, accounting, finance, law, ethics, marketing and research. Our instructors then apply that business acumen to real estate training in courses such as Land-Use
Planning, Environmental Issues and Hazards, and Real Estate Finance. By partnering with professional and trade organizations, we ensure that your education is relevant in today’s workplace.
With Marylhurst University, you can:
Enhance your promotability and professional status
Achieve your personal educational goals
Broaden your real estate knowledge with business and liberal arts coursework
Prepare for exams administered by professional industry groups
OUTSTANDING FACULTY
Marylhurst’s real estate program instructors are working professionals—leaders in appraisal, marketing, property management and real estate law. They bring practical, tested experience
to the classroom. Real Estate faculty have a passion for teaching and a desire to pass on what they have learned to the next generation of real estate professionals.
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Management and Leadership
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Prepare to advance your business career or explore new opportunities through the South University online Bachelor of Business Administration degree program. This program gives you the opportunity
to tailor your degree studies by selecting from four areas of emphasis:
Management and Leadership
Marketing
Finance
General Business Administration
As a student in this online business administration program, you'll:
Discover how to adapt business strategies to accommodate changing marketplace conditions through courses such as Organizational Change Management, Strategic Cost Management and Advanced
Organizational Development.
Apply effective leadership skills through courses that include Managerial Communications, Dynamic Decision Making and Leadership in Action.
Gain the ability to assess organizational needs and implement effective improvement scenarios by analyzing case studies and working on hands-on projects.
Finish the program by working on a capstone project, a two-course sequence that focuses on your area of emphasis and enables you to apply the concepts and skills you've learned in real and
simulated business situations.
As a graduate of the online Bachelor of Business Administration degree program, you will be prepared to pursue a variety of entry-level positions in fields that include accounting, financial
services, economics, personnel resources, and sales and marketing.
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Hotel and Restaurant Management
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In the Hotel and Restaurant Management program you will gain comprehensive training in the hospitality arena, develop quick and
effective decision-making skills and enhance your human relations ability. You will also develop a keen understanding of the skills necessary to run a successful hotel and food service enterprise.
Hotel and restaurant managers make purchasing and staffing decisions and manage a variety of personnel such as cooks,
housekeepers and concierges. The Hotel and Restaurant Management program will develop your understanding of both front room and front office procedures, enhanced by a working knowledge of the
kitchen preparation process and other essential behind-the-scenes operations.
The strength of the Hotel and Restaurant Management program lies in combining business management with culinary appreciation. The
program highlights topics such as elements of food display and plate presentation, buffet organization methods, the history and study of specific cuisines as well as preferred serving protocols.
Many of the courses are taught by instructors who have professional experience in the field. Since you will attend class online anytime x96 day or night x96 to fit your busy schedule, this
bachelor's degree program is the perfect choice for working professionals who want to launch a career in the hospitality and food service industry.
Hotel and Restaurant Careers
Upon graduation, you will be prepared for a variety of entry-level positions in catering, banquet events, hotel lounges and many
other hospitality and food service positions. You could even begin to work toward opening your own restaurant.
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Hospitality Marketing
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Marketing is about identifying, creating, and delivering value to customers. The Certificate in Hospitality Marketing from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration is designed to
develop the essential skills necessary to conceive, create, and write a strategic marketing plan.
The courses in this certificate series focus on data-driven methodologies for gathering and analyzing marketing data, using that data to make decisions, using marketing analysis to identify
strategic opportunities, creating the marketing positioning, and creating a marketing plan to guide execution. The courses emphasize practical application of concepts, strategies, and tactics that
can be immediately used in the workplace.
The Certificate in Hospitality Marketing equips participants with the skills, tools, and methodologies they need to take a marketing initiative from the concept stage to a robust marketing plan.
Who Should Take This Certificate?
The Certificate in Hospitality Marketing is designed for hospitality marketing professionals responsible for directing or implementing marketing research or the creation of strategic marketing
plans.
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Hotel Revenue Management
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Hospitality managers are charged with making strategic and proactive decisions to increase occupancy rates and total revenue for their properties. Applying a systematic process to such
decision-making can increase their success. This five-course certificate series in hotel revenue management, developed by renowned revenue management expert Dr. Sheryl Kimes of Cornell’s
School of Hotel Administration, provides a holistic view of the application of revenue management concepts and practices to the hospitality industry.
The courses in this series focus on several high-impact drivers for maximizing revenue: forecasting and availability controls, pricing and distribution channel management, overbooking and group
management, and non-traditional revenue management applications. Each course explores a topic in depth, with particular emphasis on the role of strategy in effective revenue management and the
practical application of tools and techniques in the hospitality setting.
Who Should Take This Certificate?
This certificate series is designed for hospitality managers, general managers, revenue managers, and other hospitality professionals responsible for the financial performance of their
organization.
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Foodservice Management
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Each year, hundreds of professionals who want to sharpen their skills, develop new ones, and enhance their understanding of Foodservice Management participate in executive education series from
Cornell's School of Hotel Administration. eCornell has worked hand-in-hand with the Hotel School to adapt its renowned Professional Development Series for convenient online delivery in the form of
two professional certificate series:
4-course Certificate in Foodservice Management
8-course Master Certificate in Foodservice Management
These certificates examine the issues and challenges of the foodservice industry and strategies that contribute to a successful foodservice operation. Courses will focus on a systems approach to
food service management. Participants will learn how to manage the major areas of menu planning, purchasing, receiving, storage, production, and control systems. They will assess the effectiveness
of several foodservice systems, use a service blueprint to improve the service delivery process and increase profits, and examine such variables as client flow, menu planning, dining time, optimal
table mix, meal duration, and variable pricing.
Participants taking the Master Certificate in Foodservice Management will also learn about strategies to increase profitability through improved human resource management, financial management,
superior service, and creating a competitive marketing position that builds a value perception for their customers.
Once the most effective strategies have been identified, participants will then focus on how to efficiently implement desired changes that result in a measurable improvement of increased market
share and revenues for their foodservice operation.
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Master Cert in Foodservice
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Each year, hundreds of professionals who want to sharpen their existing skills, develop new skills, and enhance their understanding of Foodservice Management participate in executive education
programs from Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration. eCornell has worked hand-in-hand with the Hotel school to adapt its renowned Professional Development Program for convenient online
delivery as the Master Certificate in Foodservice Management.
This certificate examines the issues and challenges of the foodservice industry and outline strategies that contribute to a successful foodservice operation. Courses focus on a systems approach to
foodservice management. Participants learn how to manage the major areas of menu planning, purchasing, receiving, storage, production, and control systems. They assess the effectiveness of several
foodservice systems, use a service blueprint to improve the service delivery process and increase profits, and examine such variables as client flow, menu planning, dining time, optimal table mix,
meal duration, and variable pricing. In addition, participants learn about strategies to increase profitability through improved human-resource management, financial management, superior service,
and the creation of a competitive marketing position that builds their value proposition.
Once the most effective strategies have been identified, participants focus on how to implement desired changes efficiently to produce measurable improvement in market share and overall revenue for
their foodservice operation.
Note: eCornell courses can be used to satisfy requirements for on-campus Professional Development Program certificates as well as online Foodservice Management certificates. Two online courses (15
hours of instruction per course) are equal to one on-campus course (30 hours of instruction per course).
Who Should Take This Certificate?
This certificate is appropriate to foodservice professionals from hotels, chain and independent restaurants, and other hospitality outlets looking to increase profits and advance their careers. It
is also ideal for hospitality professionals from other disciplines seeking to transition into foodservice positions.
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Hospitality Management
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Earn your Associate Degree in Hospitality Management — at home, at your own pace. There are certain skills you need to begin a career in Hospitality Management. With Penn
Foster College distance learning, you can earn your degree in Hospitality Management quickly and conveniently. Learn valuable skills with courses in these subjects and more:
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry and Basics of the Catering Business
Principles of Management and Hospitality Engineering Systems
Beverage Operations, and Hospitality Purchasing and Storage.
Hospitality Marketing and Advertising, and Hospitality Law and Insurance
And you'll earn your Associate Degree in Hospitality Management at home — no classroom needed!
Start a moneymaking career in the growing field of Hospitality Management. Why earn your Associate Degree through distance learning? With the right credentials, you can:
Work as a hotel manager, food and beverage manager, or sales manager.
Use your skills to make the decisions that can mean big success for your establishment.
Additional demand for managers is expected as large, full service hotels – offering restaurants, fitness centers, large meeting rooms, and other amenities – become more popular. This
means more opportunity for you!
Contact Penn Foster Today. We'll send you FREE information with absolutely no obligation! Find out more about earning your distance learning Associate Degree in Hospitality
Management. Your Hospitality Management Program includes:
All the books, lessons, equipment, and learning aids you need.
Toll-free instructional support.
Access to student services by website, phone, and mail.
Get more information today, and in as little as 14 months from enrollment, with appropriate transfer credit, you can have your Associate Degree in Hospitality
Management!
