Hotel/Hospitality Management
Associate in Applied Science Degree — Downtown Milwaukee Campus
Program code: 10-109-1
This curriculum goes into effect starting with the summer 2008 semester.
This page was last updated July 2007.
Overview — Hotel/Hospitality Management is an associate degree program designed specifically for the general hospitality industry. The program emphasizes the education, experience and skill development needed for mid-management/supervisory levels of employment in the hotel/motel industry. Although this is a day program, selected courses are scheduled for evenings and weekends on a rotating basis. You will be required to complete an internship in course HOTEL-130, Internship in Hotel/Hospitality Management. MATC also offers certificate programs for Continuing Education Credit (CECs) in Food and Beverage, Marketing and Sales, and Rooms Division. HOTEL courses are offered as evening, weekend, accelerated and online options on a rotating basis.
Career Outlook — The Hotel/Hospitality Management program prepares students for employment in one of the fastest growing segments of the nation's economy. Due to a shortage of qualified hospitality professionals, graduates with energy, training and experience have an opportunity to make a difference. Some job opportunities include hotel/motel manager, lodge manager, country club manager, meeting and convention planner, security director, accountant, conference manager, purchasing agent, credit manager, resident manager, sales manager, front office manager, executive housekeeper, and food and beverage controller.
Career Preparation and Expected Learning Outcomes — When you graduate from this program, employers will expect you to demonstrate the following skills and knowledge:
- Front desk skills including the efficient operation of telephone, switchboard, cash register, calculator and reservation computer
- Housekeeping staff management capability
- Overall food and beverage management skills
- Sales, marketing and product merchandising skills
- General knowledge of building operations; energy efficiency; and maintenance of electrical, heating, and air conditioning systems
- Fundamentals of hotel/motel accounting, financial statements, auditing and managerial financing
Preparation for Admission — The following are required for admission to the program:
- A high school diploma or GED
- Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment
In addition, you must be willing to be actively involved in the hospitality industry on a part-time basis while attending MATC. Other skills and aptitudes necessary for success in the program are a service orientation, willingness to learn, and stamina to work long hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Future Opportunities — If you are interested in a baccalaureate degree upon completion of the program, check with a program counselor or advisor, and the institution you plan to attend regarding the transfer of MATC credits.
This program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Possible Careers:
Conference Manager
Front Office Manager
Hospitality Supervisor
Hotel Administrator
Hotel/Motel Manager
Innkeeper
Meeting and Convention Planner
Rooms Division Executive
Related Programs:
Management Development (Supervisory Management)
Marketing Management
Travel Services
Culinary Arts
For more information, call 414-297-MATC.
Curriculum effective 2008-2009.
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TECHNICAL STUDIES |
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Credits |
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( ) = Semester Order for Full-Time Students |
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CULMGT-102 |
Food and Beverage Procurement |
3 |
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CULMGT-112 |
Food Service Sanitation |
2 |
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CULMGT-140 |
Food and Beverage Operations |
4 |
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HOTEL-100 |
Introduction to Hotel/Hospitality Management |
3 |
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HOTEL-105 |
Hospitality Marketing and Sales |
2 |
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HOTEL-115 |
Legal Aspects of Hospitality Industry |
2 |
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HOTEL-133 |
Supervision in the Hospitality Industry |
2 |
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HOTEL-110 |
Front Office Procedures and Management |
3 |
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HOTEL-112 |
Front Office Computerized Procedures ‡ |
3 |
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HOTEL-122 |
Basic Hospitality Accounting |
3 |
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HOTEL-150 |
Housekeeping Operations |
2 |
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CULART-101 |
Culinary Skills 1 ‡ |
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HOTEL-120 |
Building Operations and Security |
3 |
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HOTEL-124
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Managerial Accounting for the Hospitality Industry ‡ |
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HOTEL-130 |
Internship in Hotel/Hospitality Management ‡ |
3 |
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GENERAL STUDIES |
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ECON-195 |
Economics |
3 |
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OR |
Any 200-series ECON course |
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ENG-151 |
Communication Skills 1 ‡ |
3 |
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and ENG-152 |
Communication Skills 2 ‡ |
3 |
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OR |
ENG-201 and any 200-series ENG or SPEECH course |
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MATH-123 |
Math with Business Applications ‡ |
3 |
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OR |
Any 200-series MATH course |
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NATSCI-172 |
Basic Nutritional Science |
3 |
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OR |
Any 200-series NATSCI course |
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PSYCH-199 |
Psychology of Human Relations |
3 |
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OR |
Any 200-series PSYCH course |
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SOCSCI-197 |
Contemporary American Society |
3 |
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Any 200-series HIST or SOCSCI course |
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ELECTIVE COURSES: Six Credits Required (Suggestions listed below) |
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CULMGT-103 |
Bar Management |
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FLANG-117 |
Conversational Spanish for Service Occupations 1 |
3 |
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HOTEL-127 |
Catering Weddings, Convention Sales and Contracts |
3 |
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HOTEL-135 |
Professional Presence in Hospitality |
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TOTAL CREDITS: 70 |
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Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
NOTE: Students who have not been accepted, or have not decided on a program, may begin with GENERAL STUDIES courses, if course prerequisites have been met.
For course descriptions, times, locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.
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