Michigan State University Announces New Hospitality Courses Available 100% Online

TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Professionals who want to stay ahead of the game can now add fresh skills and in-demand knowledge to their qualifications with 12 new mini-courses offered by The School of Hospitality Business, a unique, industry specific school within the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University.

Prospective students can gain targeted hospitality skills to boost their career in only two weeks, and choose the specific program that directly aligns with individual career aspirations and budgets.  Mini-course offerings include:

• Introduction to Hospitality and Information Systems
• Private Club and Gaming Operations
• Foodservice and Lodging Operations
• Marketing and Leading Internal Customers
• Introduction to Financial Planning and Risk Management
• Hospitality Finance
• Quality and Facilities Management
• Supervision, Management and Introduction to Leadership
• Your Leadership Vision
• Strategic Hospitality Leadership
• Leading the Hospitality Business
• Your Leadership Journey

The MSU mini-courses are powered by state-of-the-art online technology provided by University Alliance. Interactive learning tools include: video-based e-lectures, discussion boards, live chat rooms and email.

The program includes instant access to all of the same content found in the three full 8-week courses, making it possible to complete the same Management Certificate in the Business of Hospitality credential in smaller segments.  Students who complete all 12 mini-courses will receive the framed Management Certificate in the Business of Hospitality – the same credential earned by those in the traditional three-course program.

David J. Frayer, Ph.D., Director of Executive Development Programs in the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University states, "We are thrilled to offer these flexible programs to help hospitality professionals move ahead in their hospitality career on their schedule and within their budget."

To learn more about the mini-courses, or to enroll, please phone 855-300-1310 or visit www.MichiganStateUniversityOnline.com.

About Michigan State University
Michigan State University has been working to advance the common good in uncommon ways for more than 150 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU focuses its vast resources on creating solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges, while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

About University Alliance
The University Alliance (UA) facilitates the promotion and online delivery of associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees as well as professional certificate programs from the nation's leading traditional universities and institutions. Powered by UA's technology and support services, the universities have surpassed 450,000 online enrollments – making UA the largest facilitator of e-learning in the country.

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