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Advanced Certificate in Hospitality Management

Designed to prepare you for leadership positions in hotels, resorts, and hospitality businesses. This one-year blended program in Barcelona combines classroom learning with real-world operations experience. You’ll master hotel management, guest relations, business fundamentals, and the professional skills employers look for when hiring managers.

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Minimum Duration: 1 Year | Locations: Multiple locations
Delivery Format: Hybrid learning

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Advanced Certificate in Hospitality Management
Hospitality Academy Accredited
Hospitality Academy Accredited

Study Plan

The “Advanced Certificate in Hospitality Management” is offered only in English and involves completing a total of 75 and ECTS credits (1,875 hours) over 3 academic quarters.

TOTAL CREDITS
75 ECTS
TOTAL HOURS
1,875
DURATION
3 quarters
QUARTER 1
Foundations
30 ECTS
Communication Skills
4 ECTS
Luxury Hospitality Standards and Guest Relations
4 ECTS
International Business Management
4 ECTS
Management of the Accommodation Division
4 ECTS
Professional Internships
14 ECTS
QUARTER 2
Business & Practice
30 ECTS
The Art of Sales
4 ECTS
Talent Management
4 ECTS
Introduction to Hospitality Marketing
4 ECTS
Accounting in Hospitality
4 ECTS
Professional Internships
14 ECTS
QUARTER 3
Capstone
15 ECTS
Capstone Project
15 ECTS

FAQ

The Advanced Certificate in Hospitality Management is a career-focused program that combines academic learning with hands-on experience in U.S. hospitality operations, allowing students to develop practical skills while understanding how hotels and service environments operate on a daily basis.

You will develop a strong foundation in hotel operations, guest experience, and service standards, while gaining insight into how hospitality businesses manage teams, deliver consistent quality, and operate efficiently in fast-paced, real-world environments.

Yes, practical training is a core part of the program, allowing you to apply what you learn directly in hospitality establishments, gain confidence in real situations, and build experience that reflects the expectations of the industry.

The program is structured to combine academic learning with practical training in the United States, giving you the opportunity to gain real experience in hospitality environments while developing skills that are directly relevant to the global job market.

Training takes place in partner hotels and hospitality venues across the United States, offering exposure to diverse operational environments and giving you the opportunity to experience different standards, teams, and guest expectations.

Admission is based on a combination of academic background, English proficiency, and overall profile, ensuring that candidates are prepared to succeed in both the learning environment and the practical training component of the program.

Upon successful completion, you receive an Advanced Certificate in Hospitality Management, recognizing both your academic progress and the practical experience gained throughout the program in real hospitality environments.