About the course

Comprised of intensive eight-week courses, part-time students who enroll in two courses per semester will be able to complete the certificate in two years. Those who enroll full-time will be able to complete both the certificate and the degree in two years.

　　Fully accredited by the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AH and LA), students will receive AH and LA course certificates for each course they successfully complete. Students who earn this SBCC certificate will also qualify for the Hospitality Operations Certificate from the AH and LA.

　　Be proficient at an entry level supervision position and have broad knowledge and experience in all subject areas the program.

　　Know and enforce laws specific to the hospitality industry.

　　Demonstrate mastery of front office operations both with customer service, technology and reporting expectations.

　　Organize and be able to manage or work in a housekeeping department, demonstrate effective and efficient ways of cleaning, create productivity reports and staff schedules.

　　Demonstrate knowledge of food and beverage operations by creating operational plans, inventory, storage, food safety, staffing, cuisine, alcohol laws.

　　Create a sales and marketing plan and be able to train staff on customer service.

　　Prepare an emergency plan and train staff in its implementation. Demonstrate the ability to minimize loss.

　　Create and implement training programs.

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: US$10,530

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Santa Barbara
Fall (August), 2024	Santa Barbara
Spring (January), 2025	Santa Barbara
Summer (June), 2025	Santa Barbara
Fall (August), 2025	Santa Barbara
Spring (January), 2026	Santa Barbara

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Santa Barbara City College

GPA Requirement: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.00.

　　Age Requirement: Students must be 18 years old by the start of their program at SBCC.

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Santa Barbara City College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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