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Program Overview
The Hospitality Management program at Madison College will propel you to the next level in the hospitality industry. Hospitality is the fastest growing industry in the world and the second largest industry in Wisconsin. This program is designed to increase your skills in:
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Communications
- Cost control
- Motivation
- Team-building
- Human relations
- Life skills
Through a combination of classroom and on-the-job experiences, you will learn about:
- Lodging
- Foodservice
- Resort operation
- Sports facility operation
- Tourism marketing
- Special events
- Meetings and conventions
Program Details
Students in the Hospitality Management program can attend full or part-time.
Hospitality Management classes may be offered at the Madison College Truax campus.
Your Advantages at Madison College
- Participate in flexible, interactive programs that fit your busy life.
- Gain a strong understanding of the hospitality industry and be prepared to take on roles with hotels, restaurants, sports venues, casinos, travel and tourism, the food and beverage industry, and more!
- Learn from experienced and credited instructors with real-world hospitality experience.
- Experience life as a 'hospitalitarian' as you complete your on-site internship.
- Earn credit for prior learning through transfer credits, certifications, challenge exams, and experiential credit.
- Obtain additional diploma credentials by completing earn-as-you-go career pathway credits.
- Build relevant, marketable skills as you explore the core outcomes of our program.
- Set yourself apart and make Madison College part of your story today!
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Careers in Hospitality
Earning your associate degree in the Hospitality Management Program at Madison College prepares you for valuable work as:
- Restaurant Manager
- Assistant Food and Beverage Manager
- Hotel Front Office Manager
- Hotel Executive Housekeeper
- Hotel Sales Manager
- Meeting Planner
With additional education and/or experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Association Executive
- Department Head
- Regional Manager
- District Manager
- Director
One out of every 10 workers in Wisconsin is employed in the hospitality and tourism industry. Career opportunities are limitless; however, the expectation for the greatest growth is in management and supervisory positions.
Disney College Program
Earn a semester of credit by living, working, and learning at Walt Disney World with Mickey Mouse and his friends. Students can register for and receive up to 12 Madison College credits while participating in the Disney World College Program.
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2024-2025 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
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Admission
To Apply
Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities, so apply today!
International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.
Note: It is recommended to only apply for a semester that has already started if you are currently enrolled in classes or you have verified that classes are still available for that semester.
Application Dates
Spring 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is April 15, 2025
Summer 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is July 15, 2025
Fall 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is November 15, 2025
Admission Requirements
All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. Admission Application
The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
2. Education Completion
Official transcripts must be sent from the institutions you attended and indicate one of the following:
- High school (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
- GED/HSED transcript
- College transcript(s) showing:
- Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
- At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
- The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
- Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.
Additional Notes
- Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
- Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Questions?
Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
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Transfer Opportunities
UW System Schools
The terms of the B.S in Human Services Leadership agreement are limited to students who complete selective A.A.S degrees and are admitted to the Human Services Leadership at UW-Oshkosh. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higherWisconsin Private Schools
Students witn an AA, AS or AAS are Advanced Core. Advanced Core requires students to have earned at least 60 credits. Students transferring prior to completion or with less than 60 credits are standard core and credits are evaluated course by course.Student who earn an Associate Degree from Madison College can transfer a minimum of 60 credits and a maximum of 72 credits to Lakeland College to be applied to the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree.Completion of an A.A.S. Degree at Madison College after 2015, and meeting admission requirements for the Rader School of Business (RSOB) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) can earn a B.B.A degree in Technical Sales at MSOE.Bachelor of Science in Business Management and LeadershipOut-of-State Schools
Students who complete any associate degree at Madison Area Technical College will have no additional general education core curriculum requirements to meet but must satisfy the Kirkpatrick Signature Series requirement.Per the agreement, students must complete the associates of arts, associates of science or associates of applied science with an overall GPA of a 2.0 prior to transferring.Students graduating with an associate degree from MATC with a 2.0 GPA or higher are guaranteed admissions into CSU-Global and can transfer up to 64 semester credits from MATC to be applied toward earning a Bachelor’s Degree at CSU-Global.Franklin University will guarantee acceptance of Madison College graduates with an AA, AS, or AAS. Madison College graduates will have junior standing at Franklin University and may transfer up to 94 additional credits toward their baccalaureate degree. -
Career Outcomes
After completing the Hospitality Management program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:
- Plan the operations within a hospitality organization.
- Organize hospitality resources to achieve the goals of the organization.
- Direct individuals and/or processes to meet organizational goals.
- Control hospitality processes/procedures.
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2021 2022 2023 Number of Program Graduates 13 4 7 Number of Surveys Sent 13 4 7 Number of Surveys Returned 10 2 1 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 9 2 1 Percent Available for Employment 90.0% 100.0% 100.0% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% Available for Employment
2021 2022 2023 Graduates Employed 7 2 1 Percent of Graduates Employed 77.8% 100.0% 100.0% Employed in Related Occupation 4 2 1 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 57.1% 100.0% 100.0% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 3 0 0 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 42.9% 0.0% 0.0% Employed - No Response 0 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Seeking Employment 2 0 0 Percent Seeking Employment 22.2% 0.0% 0.0% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2021 2022 2023 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.8 4 3 Number of Satisfaction Responses 10 2 1 Very Satisfied (4) 8 2 0 Percent Very Satisfied 80.0% 100.0% 0.0% Satisfied (3) 2 0 1 Percent Satisfied 20.0% 0.0% 100.0% Unsatisfied (2) 0 0 0 Percent Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2021 2022 2023 Number of Primary Reason Responses 10 2 1 Preparation for Getting a Job Percent Preparation for Getting a Job Career Change Percent Career Change Improvement of Existing Skills Percent Improvement of Existing Skills Preparation for Further Education Percent Preparation for Further Education Personal Interest Percent Personal Interest Other Percent Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% When Employment was Obtained
2021 2022 2023 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 7 2 1 Before Enrollment 0 0 1 Percent Before Enrollment 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% While Attending the College 3 1 0 Percent While Attending the College 42.9% 50.0% 0.0% After Training at the College 4 1 0 Percent After Training at the College 57.1% 50.0% 0.0% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2021 2022 2023 Number of Employment Location Responses 7 2 1 In College District 5 1 1 Percent In College District 71.4% 50.0% 100.0% In Wisconsin, Not in District 0 1 0 Percent of In Wisconsin 0.0% 50.0% 0.0% Outside of Wisconsin 2 0 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 28.6% 0.0% 0.0% Employer Location Unknown 0 0 0 Percent Location Unknown 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Salary Trend 2021 2022 2023 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 4 2 1 Average Monthly Wage $3,620 $3,526 $344 Average Hourly Wage $21.05 $20.50 $2.00 Average Work Hours per Week 40.0 45.0 40.0 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count Average Hourly Wage Average Work Hours per Week -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2023 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Cheesecake Factory Bartender/Server * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
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