Hospitality & Tourism Leadership Graduate Certificate
With a campus located on the Gulf Coast that thrives on hospitality services, students are able to engage in experiential learning while completing their curriculum.
This certificate teaches students how to analyze key elements of the complex global hospitality and tourism industry.
The curriculum covers strategic leadership, financial analysis and a service marketing experience all within the context of the global hospitality industry.
Courses can be later applied to the MBA degree with a Hospitality and Tourism Leadership Area of Emphasis if more advanced education is desired.
UWF offers classes through various delivery methods, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Though UWF makes every effort to provide on-campus classes in face-to-face programs, there is a possibility that some classes will have limited availability and may be offered online only. For more information, please review the modes of delivery and instructional methods.
Intakes
- Jan
- June
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
At the University of West Florida, we believe in the power of higher education to drive change. We see that impact on campus, in our region, across the state and around the world.
Our students confront challenges head-on, working collaboratively to solve them. Our faculty give them the tools to navigate choppy waters and the courage to seek new horizons.
Based in Pensacola, we have additional locations in the region and an ever-growing global online presence. We've awarded more than 100,000 degrees from 110+ undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs.
Our alumni network is more than 90,000 Argos strong. We lead the Gulf South Conference in all-time championships and all-sports trophies. We're a major driver of economic impact in Northwest Florida and beyond, generating approximately $1 billion in total annual sales across the Florida economy.
UWF is more than a university. It’s a symbol of success, commitment to lifelong learning and boundless potential.
The University of West Florida offers a comprehensive benefit package for health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance benefits for state employees (including eligible OPS employees), retirees and their eligible dependents.
The University of West Florida offers State of Florida Group Health Insurance coverage as an optional benefit for all qualified OPS Staff employees. OPS Employees who meet the measuring guidelines will be notified by People First to elect coverage.
Employees of the University of West Florida have access to a variety of retirement planning resources. All employees in established, eligible positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment.
The University of West Florida offers other additional perks such as Awards, Educational Opportunities, an Employee Assistance Program, Financial Planning, Holidays, access to recreational and wellness activities, and much more.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor's Degree: An earned bachelor's degree from a post-secondary institution accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, or a comparable degree from an international institution. The degree must be accompanied by a minimum institutional GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale or a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale for the last 60 hours of coursework in the baccalaureate degree.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) = iBt - 71 Essentials - 7.5
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) = 6.0
- Duolingo English Test (DET) = 95
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) = 53
- Cambridge English Language Assessment (CELA) = 170
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
12444 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 30 USD