Food Service Management Certificate (FSMC)
The Food Service Management Certificate provides the skills needed to manage food service operations, by gaining proficiency in food sanitation and safety, food service cost control management, and food operations purchasing and layout content.
Other transferable skills gained through this certificate include customer service, decision-making, persuasion, and management of resources.
Students who successfully complete the certificate will receive the National Restaurant Association’s Educational Institute ServSafe certification.
For more information, please contact the Business Technologies Division at (513) 569-1620.
To apply for this program at Cincinnati State, visit the Admissions section of the College website.
Food Service Management Certificate (FSMC)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRM 100 | Hospitality Careers | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CUL 115 | Food Service Sanitation | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| HRM 110 | Food and Beverage Cost Control | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HRM 130 | Food and Beverage Division Management | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Total Credits: | 9 | 0 | 9 | |
Courses
HRM 100 Hospitality Careers
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
An introduction to the hospitality industry including history, structure, trends, and career opportunities. This course is offered through online instruction only.
Prerequisites: None
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HRM 110 Food and Beverage Cost Control
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on cost control systems for food service. Topics include: food, beverage, and labor cost control; sales control; and profit and loss analysis.
Prerequisites: MAT 105A (minimum grade C) or appropriate Math placement, and Placement into ENG 101A
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HRM 115 Rooms Division Management
4 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on rooms division management and operations. Topics include: operating procedures for performing the hotel audit, registration and reservations, hotel rates, posting charges and credits, housekeeping and sanitation, and security.
Prerequisites: None
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HRM 130 Food and Beverage Division Management
4 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on concepts and techniques for food and beverage management and operations. Topics include: leadership and supervision, operating procedures, and internal and external marketing of food and beverage services.
Prerequisites: HRM 100
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HRM 135 Event, Meeting, and Convention Management
4 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on concepts and techniques for effective management of special events. Topics include: event planning, sales processes within catering operations, and negotiating sales and catering contracts.
Prerequisites: HRM 115
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HRM 191 Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Hospitality Management
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: BUS 190 (minimum grade C) and co-op coordinator consent
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HRM 192 Part-Time Cooperative Education 2: Hospitality Management
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: HRM 191
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HRM 193 Part-Time Cooperative Education 3: Hospitality Management
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their third part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: HRM 192
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HRM 194 Part-Time Cooperative Education 4: Hospitality Management
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their fourth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: HRM 193
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HRM 195 Part-Time Cooperative Education 5: Hospitality Management
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their fifth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: HRM 194
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HRM 196 Part-Time Cooperative Education 6: Hospitality Management
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their sixth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: HRM 195
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HRM 197 Part-Time Career Education Project: Hospitality Management
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree complete individual study or a special project related to their major field and pertaining to their career goals. Working with an assigned faculty mentor, students define the project goals, carry out project tasks, and evaluate the results. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: BUS 190 and coordinator consent
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Instructor Consent Required
HRM 291 Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Hospitality Management
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: BUS 190 (minimum grade C) and co-op coordinator consent
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HRM 292 Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Hospitality Management
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: HRM 291
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HRM 293 Full-Time Cooperative Education 3: Hospitality Management
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their third full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: HRM 292
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HRM 297 Full-Time Career Education Project: Hospitality Management
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree complete individual study or a special project related to their major field and pertaining to their career goals. Working with an assigned faculty mentor, students define the project goals, carry out project tasks, and evaluate the results. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: BUS 190 and coordinator consent
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Instructor Consent Required