Program Overview

Certificate in Aviation Hospitality Management

The holder of a Certificate in Aviation Hospitality Management will have a depth of knowledge and a more strategic view of the aviation industry. This enhanced professional competency will enable them to become effective company representatives and a preferred source to fill managerial positions directly interfacing with customers in the aviation industry.

Program Administration

The Certificate in Aviation Hospitality Management is administered through the School of Aviation in the College of Liberal Arts in collaboration with the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management in the College of Human Sciences. The program is intended for Aviation Management, Professional Flight, and Hospitality Management degree students, but is open to all students regularly enrolled in Auburn University.

Program Requirements

The certificate requires 15 semester hours from the Aviation Management and Hospitality Management programs. Aviation and Hospitality program students use 6 semester hours from their core major curriculum and 9 hours from the collaborating program curriculum. Other students will take two required courses from each program and may choose between the two programs for the fifth course. Completion of this certificate will appear on the official Auburn University transcript.

Required Courses for School of Aviation Program Students

• AVMG 1010: Introduction to Aviation 1 (3 hours)
• AVMG 4060: Commercial Aviation Safety 1 (3 hours)
• HOSP 1010: Introduction to Hospitality Management 3 (3 hours)
• HOSP 4570: Global Hospitality (3 hours)
• HOSP 5530: Science of Quality Service in Hospitality 3 (3 hours)

Required Courses for School of Hospitality Management Program Students

• AVMG 1010: Introduction to Aviation 1, 2 (3 hours)
• AVMG 3140: Air Transport Industry Development 1 (3 hours)
• AVMG 4060: Commercial Aviation Safety 1 (3 hours)
• HOSP 1010: Introduction to Hospitality Management 3 (3 hours)
• HOSP 5530: Science of Quality Service in Hospitality 3 (3 hours)

Required Courses for Other Students

• AVMG 1010: Introduction to Aviation 1, 2 (3 hours)
• AVMG 3140: Air Transport Industry Development 1 (3 hours)
  • or HOSP 4570: Global Hospitality
• AVMG 4060: Commercial Aviation Safety 1 (3 hours)
• HOSP 1010: Introduction to Hospitality Management 3 (3 hours)
• HOSP 5530: Science of Quality Service in Hospitality 3 (3 hours)

Notes

1. Core Aviation Management and Professional Flight program course.
2. Pre-requisite for AVMG 3140.
3. Core Hospitality Management program course.