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Digital Certification Programs

Our certifications will provide you with invaluable experience and knowledge, as well as help you standout from others in your industry. Learn more about the certification programs that Saginaw Valley State University offers by selecting one of the tabs below!

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Hospitality Management Digital Certificate Program

The Hospitality Management certificate program at SVSU gives individuals the opportunity to develop critical job skills necessary for event specialists. This program allows individuals to become certified in event planning in a convenient hybrid format. The content learned in these courses will prepare individuals to hold hospitality and event coordinator positions.  This certificate program is ideal for those new to the hospitality field and event planning professionals who have the desire to take the next step in their careers. Students will work directly with experts in this field throughout the entire program.

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What?

1- year long program made up of the following courses: 

  • Business Fundamentals
  • Hospitality/Event Management
  • Catering
  • ServSafe
  • CPR
  • Internship 
 

Where?

Saginaw Valley State University and partnering businesses and providers

 

How?

1 year-long program

  • 3 semesters of courses
  • 1 semester of internships, 3 credits
  • 17 credits total
 

When?

Number Course Credit Hours Cost Semester
DC102 CPR 1 $250 FA 2021
DC201 Hospitality/Event Mgt 4 $1,000 FA 2021
DC103 ServSafe 1 $250 WI 2022
DC202 Catering 4 $1,000 WI 2022
DC101 Business Fundamentals 4 $1,000 SP 2022
DC106 Internship 3 $750 FA 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program Costs?

$250.00 per credit hour. 

Program costs are divided up by semesters. For example, Fall 2021 semester fees are due the first week of classes. 

Payment Options

Sallie Mae Loan Option

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Who Should Attend?

This program is designed for individuals looking to gain or enhance skills in the hospitality industry. 

Employment opportunities include:  

  • Conference coordinator
  • Wedding planning professional
  • Non-profit event coordinator
  • Event manager
  • Athletic Center Management
 

Benefits

This certificate can supplement any degree program or stand-alone to begin your career in event planning. The program offers a convenient, hybrid learning experience that can be completed in one year. 

 

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Students that withdraw from the program up to two weeks prior to the start of classes will receive a refund of the program fees paid less a $300 cancellation charge. Students withdrawing after this, but before the beginning of the first class may receive a refund of the program fees of less than $600. Students withdrawing from the programs after the start of the first class but before completing the first online course may transfer to the next scheduled program offering but their program fees will not be refunded.

Students who enroll in a payment plan are obligated to pay the full course fee if they cancel at any time after the two-week deadline or after the start of the course. Students will be given the opportunity to transfer to the next scheduled MCPM® course.

  • All transfers into future courses are accepted with an ~9% transfer fee calculated from the original registration costs. Transfers are also subject to the availability of spots in the future course.
 

 

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Sports Administration Digital Certificate Program

The Sports Administration Certificate program at Saginaw Valley State University aims to fulfill a marketplace need for high-quality athletic administrators in interscholastic and intercollegiate realms. It intends to achieve this goal by providing students with knowledge and practical experiences in legal issues, administration of athletics, sports marketing, financing of sports, facilities management, and issues in sport management. Better administrators will better serve the schools and universities’ constituencies by improving the student-athlete experience, reducing potential liabilities, and increasing financial responsibility. This program can allow those currently practicing as sports managers to enhance their credentials and teach essential skills to those who want to begin their careers.

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What?

1- year long program made up of the following courses: 

  • Business Fundamentals
  • Game Management
  • Facilities Management
  • CPR
  • ServSafe
  • Internship 
 

Where?

Saginaw Valley State University and partnering businesses and providers

 

How?

1 year-long program

  • 3 semesters of courses
  • 1 semester of internships, 3 credits
  • 17 credits total
 

When?

Number Course Credit Hours Cost Semester
DC102 CPR 1 $250 FA 2021
DC104 Sports Operations I 4 $1,000 FA 2021
DC103 ServSafe 1 $250 WI 2022
DC105 Sports Operations II 4 $1,000 WI 2022
DC101 Business Fundamentals 4 $1,000 SP 2022
DC106 Internship 3 $750 FA 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program Costs?

$250.00 per credit hour. 

Program costs are broken up by semester. Fall 2021 semester fees are due the first week of classes. 

Payment Options

Sallie Mae Loan Option

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Who Should Attend?

This program is designed for individuals who are looking to gain or enhance skills in sports administration. 

Employment opportunities include:  

  • Sports Information
  • Sports Marketing
  • Facilities Management
  • Game Day Management
 

Benefits

This certificate can supplement any degree program or stand-alone to develop a work-ready employee in the sports industry. This certificate will prepare you to serve in various administrative and coaching positions at all levels of the sports industry. 

 

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Students that withdraw from the program up to two weeks prior to the start of classes will receive a refund of the program fees paid less a $300 cancellation charge. Students withdrawing after this, but before the beginning of the first class may receive a refund of the program fees of less than $600. Students withdrawing from the programs after the start of the first class but before completing the first online course may transfer to the next scheduled program offering but their program fees will not be refunded.

Students who enroll in a payment plan are obligated to pay the full course fee if they cancel at any time after the two-week deadline or after the start of the course. Students will be given the opportunity to transfer to the next scheduled MCPM® course.

  • All transfers into future courses are accepted with an ~9% transfer fee calculated from the original registration costs. Transfers are also subject to the availability of spots in the future course.
 

 

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International Tourism Certificate Program

The International Tourism certificate program at Saginaw Valley State University aims to teach managerial skills within the tourism industry. This course will offer an introduction to the world’s largest industry, ranging from important definitions to applied skills and a concrete understanding of tourism as a lifestyle. Tourism leaders can positively impact their industry by using their newly acquired skills to make strategic management decisions, assess the impact of policy on tourism, communicate professionally, improve efficiency and effectiveness in managerial and operational methods, and lastly examine the future of the tourism industry.

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What?

A 9-month program made up of the following courses: 

  • Intro to International Tourism/Economic Tourism
  • Culture Shock/Ethnical Tourism
  • Global Destination
  • Eco-Tourism
  • International Guiding
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Travel and Health
  • Logistics of Travel
 

Where?

Saginaw Valley State University and partnering businesses and providers

 

How?

9-month program

  • 3 semesters of courses
  • 1 semester of internship
  • 12 credits total
 

When?

Course Unit Hours Cost Semester
Intro to International Tourism/Economic Tourism 3 $750 FA 2023
Culture Shock/Ethical Tourism 3 $750 FA 2023
Global Destination  3 $750 FA 2023
Hospitality 3 $750 FA 2023
Eco-Tourism 3 $750 WI 2024 
International Guiding 3 $750 WI 2024 
Employment Opportunities  3 $750 WI 2024 
Travel and Health 3 $750 SP 2024
Logistics of Travel 3 $750 SP 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program Costs?     

$250.00 per unit hour. 

Program costs are broken up by semester. Fall 2023 semester fees are due the first week of classes. 

Payment Options

Sallie Mae Loan Option

Click the button below to explore student loan options.

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Who Should Attend?

This program is designed for individuals who are looking to gain or enhance their managerial skills within the tourism industry. 

Employment opportunities include:  

  • Travel Agents
  • Lodging Managers
  • Food/Service Managers
 

Benefits

This certificate can supplement any degree program or stand-alone to develop a work-ready employee in the international tourism industry. This certificate will prepare you to serve in various management levels of the tourism industry within 9-months of starting the program. This fully-online course makes it doable with busy schedules. 

 

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Students that withdraw from the program up to two weeks prior to the start of classes will receive a refund of the program fees paid less a $300 cancellation charge. Students withdrawing after this, but before the beginning of the first class may receive a refund of the program fees of less than $600. Students withdrawing from the programs after the start of the first class but before completing the first online course may transfer to the next scheduled program offering but their program fees will not be refunded.

Students who enroll in a payment plan are obligated to pay the full course fee if they cancel at any time after the two-week deadline or after the start of the course. Students will be given the opportunity to transfer to the next scheduled MCPM® course.

  • All transfers into future courses are accepted with an ~9% transfer fee calculated from the original registration costs. Transfers are also subject to the availability of spots in the future course.
 

 

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