Professional Certification
All graduates of the Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management program acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain a professional certificate in sustainable tourism from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. This credential is recognized worldwide since the GSTC criteria closely align with the sustainable development goals set by the United Nations. The GSTC criteria comprehensively addresses economic, environmental and societal concerns.
A degree in sustainable hospitality management is applicable in a wide variety of careers such as:
Airport Operations Manager
Conference Coordinator
Cruise Director
Destination Marketing Manager
Event Planner
Food and Beverage Manager
Guest Services
Hotel Manager
Hospitality Consultant
Hospitality Instructor
Marketing Coordinator
Resort Manager
Restaurant Manager
Revenue Analyst
Sales Manager
Sustainable Tourism Specialist
Tourism Development Officer
Tourism Policy Analyst
Travel Consultant
Wedding Planner
Companies that have hired Cal State Monterey Bay SHM graduates
Alvarado Street Brewing
Bernardus Lodge and Spa
California Hotel & Lodging Association
Folktale Winery and Vineyards
Four Seasons Hotels & Resort
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Monterey Peninsula Country Club
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Pebble Beach Resorts
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Quail Lodge & Golf Club
See Monterey
SoFi Stadium
Spa Adeline
Streamlinevents, Inc.
The Walt Disney Company
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca