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Submitter's Information

Name

Monica Romero

Title

Dean, Business & Technology

Region

San Diego/Imperial

College

San Diego Mesa College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Monica Romero

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Program Details

Program Title

Hospitality: Event Operations – Certificate of Achievement

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Hospitality (130700)

Projected Start Date

08/01/27

Catalog Description

Program Description:
The Event Operations Certificate is an industry-informed, skills-based program designed to prepare students for operational roles in the fast-growing and diverse event management sector. The certificate offers learners a practical and theoretical foundation in planning, coordinating, and executing a range of events, from corporate meetings and festivals to weddings and exhibitions.

Student Learning Outcomes: 

Students who complete the Hospitality Management Program will be able to:

  • Assess and apply the concepts of hospitality business management.
  • Produce and present effective written and oral communication for the hospitality industry.
  • Evaluate ethical leadership and differentiate situations calling for ethical decision-making.
  • Demonstrate and articulate a global perspective.
Enrollment Completer Projections

15 students

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Program Goal

This certificate equips students with the operational knowledge and technical skills necessary to support event production, logistics, customer service, vendor coordination, and on-site management. It is ideal for individuals seeking entry-level employment in the events industry or those looking to enhance their qualifications for career progression.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

15

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

The Event Operations Certificate is an industry-informed, skills-based program designed to prepare students for operational roles in the fast-growing and diverse event management sector. The certificate offers learners a practical and theoretical foundation in planning, coordinating, and executing a range of events, from corporate meetings and festivals to weddings and exhibitions.

Program Requirements

HOSP 101 - Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism             3.0     Year 1 (Fall)

HOSP 102 - Hospitality Financial Accounting                      3.0      Year 1 (Fall)

HOSP 121 - Event & Hospitality Marketing & Sales            3.0      Year 1 (Spring)

HOSP 130 - Hospitality Law                                                      3.0      Year 1 (Fall)

HOSP 162 - Meeting and Convention Management           3.0       Year 1 (Spring)

Supporting Documents

San Diego/Imperial Regional Questions

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Submission Details

Published at

02/05/26 - 04:02 PM

Last edited at

02/05/26 - 04:13 PM by Monica Romero

Status

Recommended

Return to Drafts

Please list the reason(s) for returning "Hospitality: Event Operations – Certificate of Achievement". to Monica Romero's drafts. This message will be sent to mdromero@sdccd.edu

Comments, Documents, Voting

Comments

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JL

Jesse Lopez   ·  02/19/26

SDCC supports the program proposal.

AN

Annie Ngo   ·  02/19/26

MiraCosta College supports.

NR

Nichol Roe   ·  02/18/26

Palomar College supports

MR

Monica Romero   ·  02/17/26

Mesa College supports our proposal.

ES

Efrain Silva   ·  02/16/26

IVC supports.

CE

Claudia Estrada-Howell   ·  02/12/26

Miramar is in support.

JE

John Edwards   ·  02/09/26

San Diego Mesa College submitted the appropriate LMI from the COE. The COE recommends proceeding with developing a program because 1) a supply gap exists in the region; 2) on average, the occupations’ entry-level earnings are above the living wage; and 3) there is a high number of annual job openings.