Club Management (CLBM-CT-BU) Certificate

Location(s): Ferris Main Campus

Undergraduate Certificate

The Club Management certificate provides students with current knowledge of the private and semi-private club industry, such as yacht, city, athletic, tennis, and country clubs. Students learn about the unique nature of private clubs including topics centered on membership categories, board structure, dues, assessments, minimums, rules, and by-laws. Curriculum also covers food & beverage operations, facilities management, leisure activities, and financial management. Throughout their studies students will have the opportunity to earn nationally recognized certifications, for instance AHLEI Contemporary Club Management and TIPS, as part of their required courses.

Program Outcomes

Describe the different types of clubs, membership categories, dues format, regulatory restrictions, and governance structure.
Demonstrate knowledge of legal distribution and sales of alcoholic beverages.
Identify industry standard principles and practices for a hospitality service delivery system.

Admission Requirements

New Student Admission Requirements

2.35 HS GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and/or 16/900 ACT/SAT
Applicant should show proof of high school graduation with a 2.35 GPA (on a 4.00 scale). If it is determined by the College of Business Dean’s Office/Student Academic Affairs that regular program admission criteria should be met in order to complete the certificate successfully and be a contributing member of the course, all college transcripts should be submitted to the Admissions Office

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

2.35 College GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
No more than 50% of the credits may be transferred from another institution.

All Certificate Requirements - 12 Credits Required

Certificate Courses - 12 Credits Required

HSMG 207 - Bar & Beverage Management Credit Hours: 3
HSMG 230 - Front of House Operations Credit Hours: 3
HSMG 300 - Guest Service Management Credit Hours: 3
HSMG 312 - Private Club Management Credit Hours: 3

Notes

Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements.

University Graduation Requirements

These are the minimum graduation requirements for an undergraduate certificate at Ferris State University:

A GPA of 2.00 or higher must be achieved for the courses within the certificate.
A minimum of 6 credits within the certificate must be earned.
A minimum of 50 percent of certificate credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.

Programmatic Graduation Requirements

These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:

All requirements as specified in the All Certificate Requirements section must be met.
For students seeking a degree from Ferris State University, a maximum of 50 percent of the certificate credits can be from courses required in their program/major.
A term prior to completion of the certificate, students must log into MyFSU and complete the “Apply for Graduation”. You will receive an email back with the next steps to take. Once this is done, the Graduation Secretary will notify the Registrar who will note the completion of the certificate.

Contact Information

Hospitality Management Department
(231) 591-2382
[email protected]