Program Overview

Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership

The Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership offers a range of programs for students interested in pursuing a career in the hospitality industry.

Degrees & Programs

The college offers the following degrees and programs:

• Undergraduate Programs
  • B.S. in Global Hospitality Leadership
  • B.S. in Global Hospitality Leadership (online)
  • Culinary Institute of America (CIA) Experience
  • High School Summer Program
  • Honors Program
• Graduate Programs
  • B.S./M.S. Plan
  • Dual M.S./MBA
  • Executive Master of Hospitality Management (Online)
  • M.S. Global Hospitality Business
  • M.S. Hospitality Management
  • Doctorate in Global Hospitality Leadership (Online)
  • Ph.D. in Hospitality Administration
  • Certificate in Hospitality Decision Making Analytics
• Online Programs
  • B.S. in Global Hospitality Leadership
  • Executive Master of Hospitality Management
  • Doctorate in Global Hospitality Leadership
• Course Catalogs
  • Undergraduate
  • Graduate
  • Doctorate
• Study Abroad
• Certifications and Continuing Education
  • Diageo Learning Skills for Life

Certificate in Hospitality Decision Making & Analytics

The graduate certificate program in Hospitality Decision Making & Analytics provides a foundation to better prepare students for a demanding and ever-changing hospitality workforce. The curriculum provides an understanding of the economic, political, and cultural forces shaping organizations around the world, as well as the intellectual and practical challenges of the hospitality sector.

Why Choose This Program?

• The increased demand for those with specialized skills in data analysis leads to higher earning potential.
• To provide the highest level of service, companies seek employees who can help create a competitive advantage through the effective use of decision-making and data analytics.
• Students with a graduate certificate in Hospitality Decision Making and Analytics from the Conrad N. Hilton College enter the workforce with training from internationally recognized faculty experts.

Courses

Required Courses: 9 credit hours

• GHL 6330 – Statistical Data Analysis in the Hospitality Industry
• GHL 6360 – Graduate Directed Practicum
• GHL 6397 – Selected Topics: Business Analytics

Elective Courses: 3 credit hours

Choose 1 course from the following options:

• GHL 6381 – Strategic Decisions Making in the Hospitality Industry
• GHL 7369 – Hospitality Financial Assets & Planning Management
• GHL 7334 – Pricing and Revenue Management in Hospitality
• GHL 7361 – Hospitality Marketing Analysis

Admission Requirements

• A minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 cumulative average scale.
• Official transcripts must list degree(s) earned and date(s) awarded, or an official degree certificate must be provided.
• International applicants must possess a US bachelor's degree or the equivalent to a US bachelor's degree.
• Submit a complete Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) with at least one year of hospitality-related work experience preferred for admission.
• Submit Two Letters of Recommendation, one from an employer and the other from a professor.

Additional Required Admission Documents for International Applicants

• Submit an Official Degree Certificate or Diploma.
• Submit Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo Scores (English Language Proficiency - ELP).
• Submit a Letter of Financial Backing Form.
• Submit a copy of the biometric page of your Passport.

Scholarships

Scholarships from Hilton College are awarded based on class rank, which is determined by the complete application packet and professional industry experience, and as funding is available.

Deadlines

• Fall: May 31 (Priority Deadline of May 1)
• Spring: October 1 for International Applicants and November 1 for Domestic Applicants