Ski Resort Management (SRMG-CT-BU) Certificate

Location(s): Ferris Main Campus

Undergraduate Certificate

The Ski Resort Management certificate is designed to prepare students with the prerequisite technical skills and knowledge necessary for successful employment in entry-level management positions within the ski industry. Emphasis is placed on understanding the functions of lift operations, snowmaking, trail grooming, equipment rental, and repair facilities. Additional coursework focuses on providing high levels of guest service, managing retail operations, and risk management. Ski resorts are large operations and require a large workforce. The certificate in Ski Resort Management can lead to opportunities such as:

Ski Operations Manager
Business Operations Manager
Lift Operations Supervisor

Program Outcomes

Identify industry standard principles and practices for a hospitality service delivery system.
Demonstrate application of knowledge necessary to manage successful ski recreation operations.

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

RMIN 200 - Foundations Risk Mgmt & Insur Credit Hours: 3
HSMG 300 - Guest Service Management Credit Hours: 3
HSMG 302 - Ski Recreation Management Credit Hours: 3 (Recommended Ability to Ski or Snowboard)
Directed Elective Credit Hours: 3 (Program Approval)

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]