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Hospitality Management
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Why choose Hospitality Management?
- The perfect career for those who are passionate about tourism, lodging, and food service as well as understand the importance of quality experiences for guests.
- Learn how to apply your teamwork and leadership skills to the complex and interesting world of travel and tourism.
- Enjoy a career that combines creativity with problem solving and customer service.
Travel and tourism represent one of the top ten largest industries in the country. This exciting and profitable field applies sound management concepts and practices to the areas of food, lodging, and other related businesses.
Program Locations
Online
Delivery:
Online (anytime, anywhere)
Full-Time or Part-Time
8-Week Classes
Length of Program: Two years
Credits: 60-61
Start Dates: Fall or Spring
Start at any time or campus by taking general education courses.
What You'll Learn
Through Mid-State’s Hospitality Management program, students will develop a wide array of skills useful in various roles within hospitality and tourism, including a fundamental understanding of food service operations, hospitality sales and marketing, events planning, management principles, customer service, effective communication, and creative thinking.
Students in this program engage in various activities and learning opportunities surrounding hospitality and tourism. You will plan events, produce sales and marketing projects, draft budgets, apply culinary skills and plan menus, practice effective management and customer service, and participate in an industry-related internship.
Outcomes
- Plan the operations within a hospitality organization.
- Organize hospitality resources to achieve the goals of the organization.
- Direct individuals and/or processes to meet organizational goals.
- Control hospitality processes/procedures.
Employability Skills
- Behave Responsibly: Ethical Behavior, Self-Responsibility, Conflict Resolution, Collaboration
- Communicate Effectively: Writing, Technical Documentation, Listening, Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Reading
- Critical & Creative Thinking: Inquiry, Evidence Collection, Analysis, Reasoning, Reflection (Metacognition)
- Cultural, Social, & Global Awareness: Global Awareness, Social & Cultural Awareness, Social Responsibility
- Use Appropriate Technology: Use of Technology, Confidentiality, Security, Digital Civility
Learn more about employability skills at Mid-State.
Estimated Entire Program Cost
Cost based on the 2024/25 academic year.
- Tuition & Fees: $9,713.20
- Books: $2,016.19
- Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $0
- Total Estimated Cost: $11,729.39
Financial Aid Eligibility
This program is eligible for full Financial Aid
Cost of Attendance
Learn more about Cost of Attendance, an estimated budget that includes categories of expenses a student can expect to incur while attending.
This course has options available to receive credit for prior learning (CPL) or work experience.
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10109101 | Exploring Hospitality | 3 | |
| 10801198 | Speech | 3 | |
| -or- | 10801196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| 10106106 | Quality Customer Service | 3 | |
| 10801195 | Written Communication | 3 | |
| -or- | 10801136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 10102101 | Introduction to Business | 3 | |
| 10102231 | Business Networking | 1 | |
| Term Total | 16 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10316112 | Sanitation for Foodservice Operations | 1 | |
| 10104102 | Marketing Principles | 3 | |
| 10109110 | Room Operations Division | 3 | |
| 10809103 | Think Critically and Creatively | 3 | |
| 10103106 | Microsoft Office-Introduction | 3 | |
| 10109160 | Hospitality Internship | 2 | |
| 10102230 | Business Communities | 1 | |
| Term Total | 16 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10804107 | College Mathematics | 3 | |
| -or- | 10804118 | Intermediate Algebra with Applications | 4 |
| -or- | 10804189 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| 10109134 | Cost Control-Revenue Management | 3 | |
| 10109161 | Event Planning and Management | 3 | |
| 10196192 | Managing for Quality | 3 | |
| 10102232 | Entrepreneurial Foundations | 1 | |
| Term Total | 13-14 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10109107 | Hospitality Law and Liability | 3 | |
| 10809198 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| 10196191 | Supervision | 3 | |
| 10809172 | Introduction to Diversity Studies | 3 | |
| 10104107 | Social Media Marketing | 3 | |
| Term Total | 15 Credits | ||
| Program Total | 60-61 Credits |
Instructors
ANGELA STEINHAUER, AAS, BS, MBA
In addition to an MBA with management emphasis, Angela holds a bachelor of science in hotel, restaurant, and tourism management from University of Wisconsin–Stout. She has taught hospitality, business, and leadership courses for several years and brings over 20 years of hospitality industry experience in everything from entry level to senior-level management positions.
“Being a hospitality professional and mentor is the essence of my character—I thrive on creating an authentic, memorable, and supportive learning environment for all those who enter this dynamic industry!”
Careers
- Food and Beverage Director
- Hospitality and Tourism Coordinator
- Sales and Service Manager
- Hospitality Guest Services Representative
- Hotel/Resort Front Desk Receptionist
- Restaurant Supervisor
Fast-Track
High school students are eligible to enroll in this program and all courses required. Learn more about Mid-State Fast-Track.
Take the Next Step
“We couldn’t be happier that Mid-State has recognized a significant need for a quality Hospitality Management program in central Wisconsin. Many of the management positions at SentryWorld require a degree in those respective fields. Graduates with culinary degrees or hospitality management degrees are highly sought after and have the opportunity to grow within our organization.”
MIKE JAMES
GENERAL MANAGER, SENTRYWORLD
STEVENS POINT, WI
Choose Your Path
Career pathways help you take your education one step at a time to maximize your investment and make college fit your life. Earn a credential and start using it in the workforce. Continue with another stack of related courses to gain a more advanced diploma or degree. Explore this program’s pathway in the graphic below. For an even quicker first step to a degree or diploma, check out our short-term certificates.
Transfer • Dual Credit • Credit for Prior Learning
