Program Overview

The Certificate in Hospitality Management is a structured nine-month academic program that provides comprehensive instruction in hospitality theory, operational principles, and service management concepts. The curriculum integrates faculty-led coursework, case analysis, and academic assessment to build conceptual understanding and analytical skills relevant to hospitality organizations.

All programs are delivered in a full-time format consisting of a minimum of 36 instructional hours per week across multiple scheduled instructional days.

INX Academy’s programs are designed as academic courses of study and are not intended to provide vocational training or certification preparation as a primary objective.

Instruction emphasizes analytical evaluation of hospitality systems, service models, and revenue strategies.

Instruction emphasizes the academic analysis of hospitality systems, service models, and revenue strategies. Program activities are conducted for academic evaluation purposes and do not involve operational or employment-based training.

Academic Policy & Instructional Framework

Program Name: Certificate in Hospitality 
Program Length: 36 Weeks (9 Months)
Total Instructional Hours: 1,296 Hours
Weekly Instruction: 36 Hours per week

• 36 weeks / 9 months
• 1,296 hours
• 864 theory / 432 lab
• 36 hours per week
• 100% in-residence
• 20:1 lecture
• 15:1 lab
• Max 20 cohort

Instructional Format:
– 36 hours per week
– 24 lecture hours
– 12 supervised instructional lab hours

Class Information:
(CIP Code 52.0901 )
Number of months to complete the program: 9
*Academic Advising and Professional Development Support Available
Total Credits to complete program: 36
Price per Credit: $250.00
Total Price for this Program: $9050.00

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*United States Workforce Innovative Opportunity Act (WIOA) Approved:
https://portal.workforce.org/s/program-application?recordId=a3ZV1000000abKPMAY

*Not currently offered and not included in the current CSAAVE approval application.

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

• Explain foundational concepts of hospitality systems and service operations.

• Analyze marketing, revenue, and organizational data using accepted frameworks.

• Demonstrate ethical application of professional principles within hospitality contexts.

• Evaluate industry trends and practices through academic research and reporting.
  

The program enhances understanding of core hospitality concepts, service theory, and operational analysis, providing a foundation for further academic study or informed professional practice.

Assessment: Student progress is evaluated through written examinations, case study reports, analytical projects, and structured assignments aligned with stated program learning outcomes.

PREREQUISITES:

• High school diploma
• English requirement

REQUIREMENTS:
Each student must complete 36 credits of Hospitality Management coursework.

Certification disclaimer
Certification preparation is not the primary purpose of instruction, and no certification is required for program completion.

Each session is 3 months*