Renowned for his expertise in Hospitality Management, Dr. Hasib Chowdhury continues to set new standards in education at OPSU with his dual certifications: Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) and Certified Hospitality Industry Analyst (CHIA). When asked about his motivation for pursuing the CHE and CHIA certifications, Dr. Chowdhury shared, “The CHE certification is dedicated to refining teaching techniques and overall methods for educators. It’s designed not just for hospitality instructors but for educators across all fields. I pursued this certification to elevate my teaching skills and better serve my students.”
Dr. Chowdhury’s pursuit of the CHIA certification stemmed from a desire to deepen his expertise in the hotel industry data analytics. “I wanted to gain a thorough understanding of hotel industry analytics to enrich my teaching in hospitality-related courses at OPSU,” he explained. The CHIA certification, offered by STR, focuses on data specific to the North American hotel industry. Dr. Chowdhury plans to leverage his CHE certification to enhance his instructional techniques across all classes related to his teaching interests, not just within hospitality courses. “The knowledge from the CHE certification will be valuable for shaping my approach as an educator in various subjects,” he said. The CHIA certification will benefit hospitality courses such as Hotel Operations Management and Revenue Management. Dr. Chowdhury intends to incorporate CHIA lessons into these classes and offer students the opportunity to obtain their CHIA certifications under his guidance. “This certification will significantly aid our students as they prepare for careers in hotel management and related fields,” he noted. In addition to these achievements, he also earned the Certification in Advanced Hospitality and Tourism Analytics (CAHTA) at the start of the year. Like CHIA, CAHTA enhances his expertise in hospitality analytics, further enriching his educational approach.
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Dr. Chowdhury is confident that the CHE, CHIA, and CAHTA certifications will positively impact the hospitality industry. “These certifications enhance the skillsets of educators and, in turn, produce more competent hospitality professionals,” he stated. CHE improves overall teaching methods, while CHIA and CAHTA boost technical skills related to hotel data analytics, preparing students for advanced roles in the industry.
OPSU is in the early stages of adding a hospitality management option to the Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration. These certifications will directly benefit this future program. The CHE certification will aid instructors across various courses, while the CHIA and CAHTA certifications will enhance specialized hospitality courses. Beginning in Fall 2025, with board approval, the College of Business and Technology will introduce new hospitality-related majors, further integrating Dr. Chowdhury’s certifications into the curriculum.
Dean for the College of Business and Technology, Vicki Pasque, stated, “Dr. Chowdhury’s achievement of these certifications is a testament to his dedication and expertise, which will align well with our vision to add a Hospitality Management option to our Business Administration Degree. His commitment to enhancing his teaching skills and expanding his knowledge in hospitality analytics will enrich our curriculum and exemplify our university’s vision of preparing students to excel in their careers.”
Dr. Chowdhury’s dedication to advancing his qualifications proves OPSU’s commitment to providing top-notch education by an exceptional faculty. His achievements reflect personal growth and significantly enhance OPSU’s academic offerings.