There is definitely a place for you. Students graduating with an A.A.S. degree typically find placement at the supervisory or management-trainee level. Advancement is rapid. Students graduating with a Certificate may begin their careers at entry level, but are better prepared to receive promotions quickly. Students considering this customer-oriented field should enjoy working with and making people happy.
Hospitality management requires a positive attitude, flexibility, and energy.
Additional course fees are listed for each course in the Parkland Class Schedule. Total costs for the 1-year certificates will be approximately half the above amount. That varies with each student. With no previous college credits, you can finish in 4 semesters by taking a 15-16 credit hour class load each semester. Students who work full-time take longer.