Hotel/Hospitality Management
Program Number: 10-109-1
School Year: 2013-2014
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Campus: Fond du Lac, Offered through Lakeshore Technical College
Program Description
The associate of applied science degree in Hotel/Hospitality Management prepares individuals for a management career in the hotel/hospitality industry. Coursework emphasizes theory and application of skills needed for mid-management and supervisory level of employment in food and lodging facilities. Hotel/hospitality management skills are also applicable to a variety of other hospitality operations that include conference centers, sports and entertainment facilities, front office managers, food and beverage operations, and other careers.
Statewide Salary Range for Recent Graduates
$20,798 $30,000
Approximate Costs
- $122.20 per credit (resident)
- $183.30 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- *Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate the principles of hospitality management.
- Provide exemplary customer service.
- Utilize marketing techniques in a business environment.
- Recognize and interpret legal issues relating to the hospitality industry.
- Utilize accounting and costing skills necessary for profitable hospitality operations.
- Demonstrate professionalism and managerial and leadership skills in a diverse hospitality environment.
Career Opportunities
- General Manager
- Executive Housekeeper
- Front Office Manager
- Food and Beverage Manager
- Guest Services Manager
The admission process for a shared program should be completed at the host college granting the degree. Please submit the following to Lakeshore Technical College:
- College admission application
- $30 one-time fee
- High school and other official college transcripts
- College assessment test (ACCUPLACER, ACT or other). Note: The ACCUPLACER assessment can be taken at MPTC.
- Meet with a representative at the host college to review course sequencing.
- Check with the host college if any additional steps are required.
Courses
| Number | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | ||
| MPTC Courses | ||
| 196-191 | Supervision | 3 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 801-198 | Speech | 3 |
| - OR - | ||
| 801-196 | Oral and Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| 809-122 | Introduction to American Government | 3 |
| - OR - | ||
| 806-122 | Natural Science in Society | 3 |
| 809-195 | Economics | 3 |
| 809-198 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| 809-196 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| - OR - | ||
| 809-172 | Introduction to Diversity Studies | 3 |
| Lakeshore Courses | ||
| 101-158 | Hotel/Hospitality Cost Control (LTC) | 2 |
| 104-128 | Leadership and Professionalism | 3 |
| 105-124 | Portfolio Introduction | 1 |
| 109-121 | Introduction to Hotel/Hospitality Management (LTC) | 3 |
| 104-170 | Marketing Tourism and Hospitality (LTC) | 3 |
| 109-110 | Front Office Procedures and Management (LTC) | 3 |
| 109-115 | Hospitality Law (LTC) | 3 |
| 109-113 | Food and Beverage Operations (LTC) | 2 |
| 109-128 | Hospitality Career Exploration (LTC) | 2 |
| 109-111 | Housekeeping Management (LTC) | 2 |
| 109-120 | Facilities and Operations Security (LTC) | 2 |
| 109-122 | Hospitality Field Study/Experience (LTC) | 1 |
| 101-102 | Hospitality Accounting (LTC) | 3 |
| 109-101 | Issues in Hotel/Hospitality Management (LTC) | 1 |
| 196-105 | Recruitment and Retention of Employees (LTC) | 3 |
| 109-127 | Portfolio Assessment-Hotel and Hospitality Management | 1 |
| 109-144 | Hospitality Internship (LTC) | 4 |
| Moraine Park OR Lakeshore Courses | ||
| 316-147 | Sanitation and Safety | 2 |
| - OR - | ||
| 109-112 | Sanitation for Food Service (LTC) | 1 |
| 106-122 | Customer Service Applications | 2 |
| - OR - | ||
| 104-109 | Customer Service Techniques (LTC) | 2 |
| 804-107 | College Mathematics | 3 |
| - OR - | ||
| 804-123 | Math With Business Applications (LTC) | 3 |
| Total | 66 | |
Transfer Opportunities
Check out the Credit Transfers page for more information.