Mastering Data-Driven Hospitality Leadership

The Graduate Certificate in Data-Informed Decision Making for Hospitality & Events equips students with advanced financial, analytical, and data visualization skills essential for strategic decision-making. The curriculum emphasizes forecasting, budgeting, revenue analytics, and the interpretation of operational and performance data in hospitality and event contexts.

This certificate program provides students with:

• High-demand analytical and financial leadership skills to drive organizational growth
• Improved decision-making confidence through the use of data-driven insights
• Increased earning potential and career mobility in management and leadership roles
• A strong foundation for advanced graduate study through stackable coursework

Required Courses (9 Credits):

ACCM 5150 – Hospitality Forecasting, Budgeting, and Revenue Management – Credits: 3
ACCM 5250 – Financial Leadership and Revenue Analytics – Credits: 3
HLDR 5340 – Hospitality Data Interpretation and Visualization – Credits: 3

Total Credits: 9

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