Airport Hospitality Management Certificate

Run the Terminal Like a Boss 🛫

Ready to rule the airport hospitality scene? MSU Denver’s Airport Hospitality Management Certificate is your first-class ticket to leadership You’ll master every facet of managing airport facilities — from high-energy hospitality outlets to the behind-the-scenes magic that keeps things moving. Turn the chaos of travel into a smooth, unforgettable guest experience — and set yourself up for a career that’s always taking off.

You’ll learn to:

👥 Lead & inspire diverse teams
📋 Crush project planning like a pro
💰 Control costs without cutting quality
🍽 Oversee food, beverage, lodging & events in a busy terminal

Required Courses (19 Credits):

EVT 2020 – Event Project Planning – Credits: 3
HLDR 2200 – Quality Service Leadership – Credits: 3
HLDR 3200 – Talent Leadership – Credits: 3
HLDR 3600 – Organizational Leadership for Hospitality – Credits: 3
HLDR 4000 – Cost Control for Hospitality and Tourism – Credits: 3
RST 4100 – Applied Foodservice Operations – Credits: 4

Elective Courses (3 Credits):

Select one of the courses below:
AES 3980 – Internship in Aviation and Aerospace Science – Credits: 3
AES 4210 – Airport Planning and Management II – Credits: 3
HLDR 3980 – Internship in Hospitality – Credits: 3

Total Credits: 22

A grade of “C” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the awarded certificate.