Hospitality Specialist

• Overview
• Admission
• Curriculum
• Transfer
• Careers

Overview

Overview

Hospitality Specialist, the one-year technical diploma at Madison College, is designed to help you obtain skills needed to begin or continue your career in the expansive hospitality industry. Hospitality includes careers in tourism, hotels and resorts, gaming establishments, event services, restaurants, bakeries, catering services, health care facilities and schools.

The Hospitality Specialist program incorporates comprehensive hands-on learning experiences that will prepare you for a wide range of career opportunities in hospitality. You will hone your skills in customer service and communication, learn about industry trends, marketing, business, accounting fundamentals, social media, meeting management, and law.

After completing the Hospitality Specialist diploma you have the opportunity to further your education and expand you career potential by enrolling in our Hospitality Management associate degree program.

Admission

Admission

To Apply
 

• View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials and requirements.

• Attend an Advising, Application, Information & More (AAIM) Session to get started in the admission process.

• Visit MATC to learn more about the Madison College experience including campus tours and program open houses.

After Acceptance

Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at MATC. 

Questions?

Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210.

 

Curriculum

Curriculum

Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2021-2022 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

Current program students (including newly admitted), go directly to your Degree Progress Report (also referred to as an Advising Report or Academic Requirements) to view:

• Progress toward your specific requirements
• Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

If you have questions after reviewing your report, please see Advising Services.

First Semester

Business Communication

10-102-114

3 credits

Mindset for Success

10-106-100

3 credits

Exploring Hospitality

10-109-101

3 credits

Math with Business Applications

10-804-123

3 credits

Written Communication

10-801-195

3 credits

Second Semester

Accounting Fundamentals

10-101-106

3 credits

Marketing Principles

10-104-102

3 credits

Social Media Marketing

10-104-114

3 credits

Fundamentals Of Meeting Mgmt

10-109-102

3 credits

Rooms Division Operation

10-109-131

3 credits

Hospitality Law

10-109-136

3 credits

Oral/Interpersonal Communication

10-801-196

3 credits

Transfer

Transfer Partnerships

There are currently no Transfer Partnerships for this program. Review our Transfer Opportunities page for information on all Madison College transfer options.

Careers

Careers

Completion of the Hospitality Specialist technical diploma at Madison College will prepare you for valuable work as a:

• Front Desk Representative
• Tour Guide
• Casino, Bar or Restaurant Supervisor
• Operations Specialist
• Meeting, Event or Convention Coordinator

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