Award: Certificate (code CRT.HRM.EVT-PLN-CAT)

Total Credit Hours: 25 credit hours.

About the Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism Institute

Purpose: For students interested in working in the event planning and catering industry or who are currently employed in the food services industry. This certificate builds toward a Hotel/Restaurant Management degree, Culinary Arts or Hospitality Business Management Option. This award is Workforce Investment Act eligible.

Range of Occupations

• Small catering business assistant manager
• Banquet assistant
• Event planner

Occupations can be explored further through the virtual Careers Center.

Special Conditions

Statewide Program: This program of study may be designated a Statewide Tuition Reduction Program. This means that some residents of Maryland (see the Tuition, Fees and Payments  section of this catalog) enrolled in this program of study by the first day of the term may be eligible for in-county tuition rates for courses required for program completion. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm that this program still maintains a Statewide Program status before enrolling. Please refer to the college’s Accounts Receivable Office to confirm this designation.