Philadelphia Institute of Science and Technology

Hotel Housekeeping Management

This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to effectively manage and supervise housekeeping operations in hotels and hospitality businesses.

In addition:

  • The program typically spans one year, with each TRIMESTER focusing on key aspects of hotel housekeeping management.
  • Courses cover fundamental topics related to housekeeping operations, cleanliness, hygiene, and sustainability.
  • Specializations and the capstone project allow students to explore specific areas within the field and apply their knowledge to real-world housekeeping management challenges.

Upon completing this program, students will be prepared for careers in hotel housekeeping management, housekeeping supervision, or environmental sustainability in the hospitality industry. This certificate program provides a strong foundation for those looking to excel in managing and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in hotel and hospitality settings.

Hotel Housekeeping Management

Hotel Housekeeping Management Diploma

Duration: 1 Year

  • HHMAN 100: Introduction to Hotel Housekeeping Management
  • HOD 100: Housekeeping Operations and Departments
  • HSO 100: Housekeeping Staffing and Organization
  • CMP 100: Cleaning and Maintenance Principles
  • HTBP 100: Housekeeping Techniques and Best Practices
  • LLMAN 100: Linen and Laundry Management
  • SIC 100: Sanitation and Infection Control
  • GRIQA 100: Guest Room Inspection and Quality Assurance
  • GCSH 100: Green Cleaning and Sustainability in Housekeeping
  • WMR 100: Waste Management and Recycling
  • EEC 100: Energy Efficiency and Conservation
  • ECS 100: Environmental Certifications and Standards
  • HIP 100: Housekeeping Inventory and Procurement
  • HST 100: Housekeeping Software and Technology
  • HTED 100: Housekeeping Training and Employee Development
  • HHMPROJ 100: Hotel Housekeeping Management Certificate Capstone Project

Students have to contact the school administration if they want to take extra credits or transfer credits to pursue the Diploma Certificate or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in their field of interest.  Students will select required number courses in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements graduation for the A.A.S.  Some of these courses can be transferred directly from and to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline.  Students should speak with an advisor before doing so these selective courses are required for all students.

  • Selected Communication Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

ENGL 100: Fundamentals of Speech

CPL    100: Career Planning  

CPL    101: Communications and Career Strategies

ENGL 101: Composition

ENGL 102: composition

  • Selected Mathematics Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

MATH 100:General Math

MATH 101:Intermediate Algebra

MATH 102:College Algebra

  • Selected Social Science Course (Choose two for Diploma or four for the Associate)

ECON 105:Leadership

ECON 101:Principles of Microeconomics I

ECON 102:Principles of Macroeconomics II

SOC    101:Introduction to Sociology

PSYC  101: Introduction to Psychology

HIST   101: History