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Contact: Shelley DoonanTitle: Program CoordinatorContact: SDoonan@mtsac.edu
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Business Division
Certificate E0379

The Event Planning and Catering Certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in event planning and catering companies, banquets facilities, hotels, convention centers, and fair grounds. Students gain practical and management training in: food safety and sanitation, food production, menu development, developing catering business plans, client meeting techniques, contract creation and banquet event order development. Students who successfully complete the requirements for this certificate will also earn the Food Protection Manager Certification from the National Restaurant Association upon passing the ServSafe Exam.

Required Courses

Industry StatisticsJob Titles & Salaries
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    • Food Service Managers

      Food Service Managers

      SOC Career Code: 11-9051.00

      Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $20.34

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $59,914.95
      Annual Job Openings
      7,744

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

      SOC Career Code: 13-1121.00

      Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $22.61

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $62,845.67
      Annual Job Openings
      2,578

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages

Certificate & Degree Details

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  • Hospitality: Event Planning and Catering

    Business Division
    Certificate E0379

    The Event Planning and Catering Certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in event planning and catering companies, banquets facilities, hotels, convention centers, and fair grounds. Students gain practical and management training in: food safety and sanitation, food production, menu development, developing catering business plans, client meeting techniques, contract creation and banquet event order development. Students who successfully complete the requirements for this certificate will also earn the Food Protection Manager Certification from the National Restaurant Association upon passing the ServSafe Exam.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    CUL 102Professional Cooking I3
    HRM 52Food Safety and Sanitation2
    HRM 61Menu Planning3
    HRM 62Event Planning and Catering3
    Total Units11

    Guided Pathways of Study Suggested Course Sequence  

  • Hospitality and Restaurant Management

    Business Division
    Degree S1307

    This Associate of Science in Hospitality and Restaurant Management prepares students for mid-level or Manager-In-Training position in the hospitality industry. Students gain practical and management training in: food safety and sanitation, food production, dining room service management, supervision, cost control, financial accounting, lodging management, and hospitality law. Students who successfully complete the requirements for this degree will also earn the Food Protection Manager Certification from the National Restaurant Association upon passing the ServSafe Exam. This program is designed to articulate with the Collins College of Hospitality Management at Cal Poly Pomona as well as other universities. Students planning to transfer should consult with Hospitality Management Coordinator and Counseling to discuss transfer options.

    This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    CUL 102Professional Cooking I3
    HRM 51Introduction to Hospitality3
    HRM 52Food Safety and Sanitation2
    HRM 56Hospitality Supervision3
    HRM 57Hospitality Cost Control3
    HRM 59Introduction to Food and Beverage Management3
    HRM 64Hospitality Financial Accounting3
    HRM 66Hospitality Law3
    HRM 70Introduction to Lodging3
    Choose one course from the following:3
    HRM 61
    Menu Planning
    HRM 62
    Event Planning and Catering
    HRM 74
    Introduction to Tourism
    HRM 91
    Hospitality Work Experience 1
    Total Units29
    1

    This is a variable unit course. Three units are required.

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Contact: Shelley DoonanTitle: Program CoordinatorContact: SDoonan@mtsac.edu

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