Graduate Certificate in Event and Tourism Management

University of North Texas

The Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management offers graduate academic certificates in hospitality management and event management. The purpose of these 12-hour graduate certificates is to offer professionals in hospitality industries the opportunity to build skills and knowledge in critical analysis and subject content. See the Admission section of this catalog for admission requirements. Upon advisement of the HTM graduate advisor and the chair of hospitality and tourism management, the student will complete 12 hours of content-based courses in the area of specialization. All 12 hours must be completed through UNT and with College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism courses. The courses may be completed in residence, online or a combination of both.

Certificate requirements

The event management graduate academic certificate program includes:

HMGT 5630 - Advanced Convention and Event Management

Three courses chosen from the following

• CMHT 5550 - Promotional Strategies
• CMHT 5600 - Managing Customer Experiences
• HMGT 5520 - Global Tourism Systems
• HMGT 5585 - SMART Destination