Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: Business & Management
- Program Code: 31-109-5
- Offering: In-Person
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Foundations of Lodging and Hospitality Management Diploma
Description
Enter the hospitality industry and prepare for a career managing hotels and other facilities that offer accommodations.
Employment opportunities in this diverse industry can be competitive as more job candidates enter this field.
You can apply your credits toward completing the Hotel/Hospitality Management associate degree.
Additional program details: Lodging managers make sure that guests on vacation or business travel have a pleasant experience and they also ensure that the establishment is run efficiently and profitably. Important skills and aptitudes include a service orientation, willingness to learn, and stamina to work long hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
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Career Outlook
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Detailed Program Information
2025-26 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOCSCI-172 |
Intro to Diversity Studies (or) Any 200-level SOCSCI course |
3 |
| HOTEL-110 | Front Office Procedures and Management | 3 |
| HOTEL-122 | Basic Hospitality Accounting | 3 |
| HOTEL-135 | Hospitality Professional Service and Development | 3 |
| MEET-151 | Introduction to Hospitality/Tourism | 3 |
| HOTEL-105 | Hospitality Marketing, Sales and Revenue Strategy | 3 |
| HOTEL-112 | Front Office Computerized Procedures ‡ | 3 |
| HOTEL-124 | Managerial Accounting for the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| HOTEL-120 | Building Operations and Security | 3 |
| HOTEL-127 | Fundamentals of Meetings and Special Events | 3 |
| HOTEL-150 | Housekeeping Operations | 2 |
| HOTEL-117 | Hospitality Law and Liability | 3 |
| HOTEL-133 | Supervision in the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| HOTEL-140 | Food and Beverage Operation | 3 |
| HOTEL-134 | Hospitality Revenue Management | 3 |
| HOTEL-130 | Internship | 1 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 45 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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Program Outcomes
- Apply fundamentals to the operations within a hospitality organization
- Demonstrate entry-level use of hospitality technology
- Identify processes to meet organizational goals
- Identify the various components that make up the hospitality industry
- Identify resources used in the hospitality industry for problem solving
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