JJC recognizes the importance of combining education and experience as an essential foundation to a management career in the hospitality industry. Additionally, JJC's program offers students options with both classroom and online courses. Students who prefer face-to-face interaction will get focused attention in small-group style classes. Students who prefer to work online can complete their certificates and degrees while simultaneously getting vital work experience with no on-campus requirements. 

The Hospitality and Tourism Management online certificate is designed to attract career-minded individuals who are seeking to develop their managerial skills and abilities in the hospitality and tourism industries while maintaining a flexible work schedule. Students enrolled in this certificate will gain an increased knowledge and understanding of both the hospitality and tourism industries by recognizing the responsibilities for a variety of management positions. Students will also be able to apply their understanding of financial and accounting concepts in an assortment of settings by demonstrating effective critical and analytical skills in their decision-making. This certificate is able to ladder into Hospitality Management (two-year program) or the Hospitality and Tourism Management (four-year program) without loss of credits. 

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Responsible for over 9.3% of the global GDP, travel and tourism is one of the most important industries in the world in terms of economic impact and growth potential. There are over one billion global tourists annually, and e-commerce and globalization continue to create new destinations and new markets every day. The Hospitality Management Certificate from Genesee Community College equips students wit the skills to meet the demand of the industry.