Airport Hospitality Operations Certificate

✈️ Fly High in Hospitality

Ready to level up your career in the fast-paced, high-energy world of airports? The Airport Hospitality Operations Certificate at MSU Denver blends Airport Management expertise with the thrill of Hospitality Operations—so you’re ready to run the show in one of the busiest, most dynamic environments on the planet.

What You’ll Master:

• 🍔 Food & Beverage Ops – Keep travelers fueled and happy.

• 🏨 Lodging Logistics – Manage airport hotels like a pro.

• 🎉 Event Coordination – Pull off seamless airport events.

• 🔧 Ops Expertise – Handle the complex moving parts of airport hospitality.

This program is built for the industry’s rising stars—future leaders who can coordinate, innovate, and elevate the traveler experience from check-in to takeoff.

Required Courses (22 Credits):

Select either AES 1010 OR AES 1100
AES 1010 – Introduction to Aviation and Aerospace Operations – Credits: 4
AES 1100 – Private Ground Control – Credits: 4

AES 4200 – Airport Planning and Management I – Credits: 3
BVG 2015 – Beverage Management Principles – Credits: 3
EVT 2010 – Introduction to The Event Industry – Credits: 3
HLDR 1000 – Introduction to Hospitality – Credits: 3
HLDR 3400 – Facilities Operations – Credits: 3
RST 1200 – Basic Cooking Skills – 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.