Hospitality Specialist

100%

Student Satisfaction

100% of our recent graduates report they are satisfied with their Madison College education.

95%

Job Placement

Within six months of graduation.

Data source: Graduate Summary Report

Technical Diploma

Program Number: 311094

Credits: 36

Area of Study: Culinary, Hospitality and Fitness

Delivery Method: Some Online

Program completed online and in person

Financial Aid Available

Estimated Program Cost:

Tuition - $5,000.40
Materials/Supplemental Costs
-
$624.32
Other Costs
-
$0.00
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Total Estimated Program Costs*:
$5,624.72
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
 

  • 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 2020-2021 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.

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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  • Graduate Summary
    Graduate Report Summary Overview

    		201720182019
    Number of Program Graduates377
    Number of Surveys Sent377
    Number of Surveys Returned136
    Percent of Surveys Returned33.30%42.90%85.70%
    Available for Employment012
    Percent Available for Employment0.00%33.30%33.30%
    Not in Labor Market124
    Percent Not in Labor Market100.00%66.70%66.70%
    Available for Employment

    		201720182019
    Graduates Employed012
    Percent of Graduates Employed0.00%100.00%100.00%
    Employed in Related Occupation001
    Percent Employed in Related Occupation0.00%0.00%50.00%
    Employed in Unrelated Occupation000
    Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation0.00%0.00%0.00%
    Employed - No Response011
    Percent Employed - No Response0.00%100.00%50.00%
    Seeking Employment000
    Percent Seeking Employment0.00%0.00%0.00%
    Reaction To Training at Madison College

    		201720182019
    Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4)033.5
    Number of Satisfaction Responses012
    Very Satisfied (4)001
    Percent Very Satisfied0.00%0.00%50.00%
    Satisfied (3)011
    Percent Satisfied0.00%100.00%50.00%
    Unsatisfied (2)000
    Percent Unsatisfied0.00%0.00%0.00%
    Very Unsatisfed (1)000
    Percent Very Unsatisfied0.00%0.00%0.00%
    Primary Reason for Attending Madison College

    		201720182019
    Number of Primary Reason Responses136
    Preparation for Getting a Job010
    Percent Preparation for Getting a Job0.00%33.30%0.00%
    Career Change000
    Percent Career Change0.00%0.00%0.00%
    Improvement of Existing Skills001
    Percent Improvement of Existing Skills0.00%0.00%16.70%
    Preparation for Further Education125
    Percent Preparation for Further Education100.00%66.70%83.30%
    Personal Interest000
    Percent Personal Interest0.00%0.00%0.00%
    Other000
    Percent Other0.00%0.00%0.00%
    When Employment was Obtained

    		201720182019
    Number of When Employment Obtained Responses001
    Before Enrollment000
    Percent Before Enrollment0.00%0.00%0.00%
    While Attending the College000
    Percent While Attending the College0.00%0.00%0.00%
    After Training at the College001
    Percent After Training at the College0.00%0.00%100.00%
    Location of Employment (related and unrelated)

    		201720182019
    Number of Employment Location Responses012
    In College District000
    Percent In College District0.00%0.00%0.00%
    In Wisconsin, Not in District000
    Percent of In Wisconsin0.00%0.00%0.00%
    Outside of Wisconsin001
    Percent Outside Wisconsin0.00%0.00%50.00%
    Employer Location Unknown011
    Percent Location Unknown0.00%100.00%50.00%
    Salary Trend
    Salary Trend201720182019
    Full Time Employment (Related Job)Full Time Salary Count1
    Average Monthly Wage$1,656
    Average Hourly Wage$9.63
    Average Work Hours per Week35
    Part Time Employment (Related Job)Part Time Salary Count
    Average Hourly Wage
    Average Work Hours per Week
  • Graduate Employers
    Graduate Employers for academic year: 2019
    Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions
    Hampton Inn and Suites Front Desk Representative Yuma AZ

    * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.

    ** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.

    *** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at techconnect@madisoncollege.edu

Resources

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Flexible Learning Options

Out-of-state students can complete the Hospitality Specialist program completely online without paying out-of-state tuition.