Hospitality Specialist

Technical Diploma

Program Number: 311094

Credits: 36

Area of Study: Culinary, Hospitality and Fitness

Delivery Method:
100% Online*
Some Online / Some In Person*

Financial Aid Available

Estimated Program Cost:

Tuition - $5,076.00
Materials/Supplemental Costs
-
$686.60
Other Costs
-
$0.00
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Total Estimated Program Costs*:
$5,762.60
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 2021-2022 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.

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

    		201820192020
    Number of Program Graduates776
    Number of Surveys Sent776
    Number of Surveys Returned360
    Percent of Surveys Returned42.9%85.7%0.0%
    Available for Employment120
    Percent Available for Employment100.0%100.0%
    Not in Labor Market240
    Percent Not in Labor Market200.0%200.0%
    Available for Employment

    		201820192020
    Graduates Employed120
    Percent of Graduates Employed100.0%100.0%
    Employed in Related Occupation010
    Percent Employed in Related Occupation0.0%50.0%
    Employed in Unrelated Occupation000
    Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation0.0%0.0%
    Employed - No Response110
    Percent Employed - No Response100.0%50.0%
    Seeking Employment000
    Percent Seeking Employment0.0%0.0%
    Reaction To Training at Madison College

    		201820192020
    Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4)33.50
    Number of Satisfaction Responses120
    Very Satisfied (4)010
    Percent Very Satisfied0.0%50.0%
    Satisfied (3)110
    Percent Satisfied100.0%50.0%
    Unsatisfied (2)000
    Percent Unsatisfied0.0%0.0%
    Very Unsatisfed (1)000
    Percent Very Unsatisfied0.0%0.0%
    Primary Reason for Attending Madison College

    		201820192020
    Number of Primary Reason Responses360
    Preparation for Getting a Job100
    Percent Preparation for Getting a Job33.3%0.0%
    Career Change000
    Percent Career Change0.0%0.0%
    Improvement of Existing Skills010
    Percent Improvement of Existing Skills0.0%16.7%
    Preparation for Further Education250
    Percent Preparation for Further Education66.7%83.3%
    Personal Interest000
    Percent Personal Interest0.0%0.0%
    Other000
    Percent Other0.0%0.0%
    When Employment was Obtained

    		201820192020
    Number of When Employment Obtained Responses010
    Before Enrollment000
    Percent Before Enrollment0.0%
    While Attending the College000
    Percent While Attending the College0.0%
    After Training at the College010
    Percent After Training at the College100.0%
    Location of Employment (related and unrelated)

    		201820192020
    Number of Employment Location Responses120
    In College District000
    Percent In College District0.0%0.0%
    In Wisconsin, Not in District000
    Percent of In Wisconsin0.0%0.0%
    Outside of Wisconsin010
    Percent Outside Wisconsin0.0%50.0%
    Employer Location Unknown110
    Percent Location Unknown100.0%50.0%
    Salary Trend
    Salary Trend201820192020
    Full Time Employment (Related Job)Full Time Salary Count1
    Average Monthly Wage$1,656
    Average Hourly Wage$9.63
    Average Work Hours per Week35.0
    Part Time Employment (Related Job)Part Time Salary Count
    Average Hourly Wage
    Average Work Hours per Week
  • Graduate Employers
    Graduate Employers for academic year: 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 jobpostings@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.