Build skills for hospitality leadership
Build leadership skills for a fast-moving industry with a program designed to fit your life. Take flexible, online 7-week courses and complete a tailored internship where you’ll launch a project that solves real business challenges. Gain hands-on experience, grow your network, and learn from expert instructors, all while making a meaningful impact.
Why earn a certificate in Resort and Hospitality Management?
Develop the leadership and operational skills top hospitality employers value: on your schedule, at your pace, and tailored to your goals.
- Stackable with your degree: Earn upper-division credits while graduating with an additional credential—without delaying your timeline.
- Open to all: You don’t need to be a Boise State student—anyone can earn this recognized certificate to gain practical skills, validate experience and advance their career.
- Flexible and online: 100% online, 7-week courses let you focus on one topic at a time, from management to sales and marketing.
- Career-ready skills: Build expertise in leadership, strategy, and practical operations.
- Funding support: Idaho Launch funding eligible
What you'll gain
- Leadership and team management
- Business strategy and decision-making
- Ethical practices and risk awareness
- Hands-on experience and problem-solving
- Strong business acumen and teamwork skills
- Operational excellence and talent development
Industry connections
Our internship and industry partnerships include:
- Inn at 500
- Warm Lake Lodge
- Hyatt Place Downtown
- Sun Valley Resort
- ExtraMile Arena
- Tamarack Resort
- Cross Sabers Ranch
- Bogus Basin
- Koenig Vineyards
- Block 22 Property Management
- Boise Centre
- JBH Hospitality
- Columbia Hospitality
- The Sparrow Hotel
- AC Element
- Idaho Steelheads
- The Grove Hotel
- Hotel 43
- Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown
- Pennbridge Hospitality
- Ford Idaho Center
- Hilton Hotels
- Willow Bay North
- ICCU Arena
- Brundage Mountain
- FARE Idaho
- Visit Idaho
- SKAL Boise
- Downtown Boise Association
- Lost Grove Brewing
- And more!
Learn more about the courses
View course descriptions and program requirements in the Boise State Undergraduate Catalog to see how our curriculum prepares you for real-world hospitality leadership roles.
Partner with Resort and Hospitality Management
Are you part of the resort, hospitality, or tourism industry and looking to connect with skilled, motivated professionals? Partner with us to provide internships, mentorships, or other hands-on opportunities for our RHM students.
We bridge the gap between education and industry by:
- Networking: Connecting you with students through on-campus events and professional meetups.
- Hiring: Sharing your job openings and internship opportunities with our motivated student body.
- Collaboration: Finding new ways to involve industry experts in our curriculum and program growth.
- Workforce Development: Providing specialized trainings designed for your team.
Visit our COBE Career Services Employer’s Page
For employer support contact our director, Laura Chiuppi at (208) 426-1355 or laurachiuppi@boisestate.edu.