Hospitality Management
64-credit Associate of Applied Science Degree

Those in the hospitality industry know the importance of a warm, welcoming reception and the friendly treatment of visitors and guests. The vast industry encompasses management careers in full-service resorts, fine-dining restaurants, bed and breakfast inns, cruise ships, casinos and more. The Hospitality Management program focuses on the skills of supervision, budgeting, marketing and purchasing as related to the hospitality industry, including food service, lodging and tourism.
- Prepare for jobs such as front desk supervisor, events coordinator, dining room manager, guest services supervisor or reservation manager.
- Incoming students may earn credit for prior learning for specific high school hospitality or related courses.
- International study tours and internship opportunities are available to further broaden knowledge and experiences in the Hospitality Management field. In the past, students have traveled to Italy, France, England and Germany.
- A program-to-program transfer opportunity is available at the University of Wisconsin -- Stout. Select program credits may transfer to other institutions.
- The Hospitality and Culinary Club promotes professionalism among members, develops and uses resources and talents to increase members’ knowledge of the hospitality/culinary industry, and improves human relations through club and industry interaction.
- As a complement to the Hospitality Management program, several short-term certificates are available within the School of Business.
- Wages of recent graduates per Graduate Follow-up Report
- Salary Range: $23,000-$50,000
- Average Salary: $37,710
- Median Salary: $37,500
- Average Entry-Level Salary: $37,799
- Average Hourly Wage: $14.78
- Three-year Avg. Salary for Full-time Related Employment: $34,440
Required Courses
First Semester | |||||
Course Num | Course Name | Credits | |||
109-104 | Hospitality Security | 2 | * | ||
109-101 | Study of Hospitality | 2 | + | * | |
801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 | + | ||
801-198 | Speech | 3 | + | * | |
804-123 | Math w Business Apps | 3 | + | * | |
Total Semester Credits | 13 | ||||
Second Semester | |||||
Course Num | Course Name | Credits | |||
109-105 | Prchsng for Hspitality Indstry | 2 | |||
109-115 | Rooms Division Management | 3 | |||
109-135 | Food/Bvrage/Labor Cost Control | 3 | |||
109-170 | Bar Management | 2 | |||
890-108 | Employment Success | 1 | + | ||
809-195 | Economics | 3 | + | * | |
809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 | * | ||
Total Semester Credits | 17 | ||||
Summer Semester | |||||
Course Num | Course Name | Credits | |||
109-157 | Hospitality Mgt Internship | 1 | * | ||
Total Semester Credits | 1 | ||||
Third Semester | |||||
Course Num | Course Name | Credits | |||
109-121 | Restaurant Operations Mgmt | 4 | + | ||
109-140 | Facility Maintenance Mgmt | 2 | |||
109-155 | Employee Relation & Leadership | 3 | * | ||
109-125 | Hospitality Law & Liability | 3 | * | ||
809-166 | Intro to Ethics: Theory & App | 3 | * | ||
Elective | 2 | ||||
Total Semester Credits | 17 | ||||
Fourth Semester | |||||
Course Num | Course Name | Credits | |||
109-150 | Mktg & Sales for Hspitality | 3 | |||
109-160 | Catering Operations | 3 | |||
802-182 | Hospitality Industry Spanish | 2 | |||
316-108 | Kitchen Operations | 5 | * | ||
101-105 | Accounting Fundamentals | 3 | * | ||
Elective | 2 | ||||
Total Semester Credits | 18 |
* (Prerequisites or substitutes may apply to this class.)
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Credit Transfer Opportunities
WCTC has agreements with local high schools and various four-year colleges and universities that enable students to transition more seamlessly from high school to WCTC to four-year colleges. Transcripted credit agreements provide high school students the opportunity to take WCTC courses at their high schools. Agreements with four-year colleges enable WCTC graduates in selected programs to transfer credits, often at junior-level standing. Agreements currently in place for this program are listed below.
High School Transfer Opportunities
WCTC Course |
WCTC Credits Awarded |
---|---|
804-123 Math w Business Apps | 3 |
809-196 Intro to Sociology | 3 |
Four Year College Transfer Opportunities
Program Specific Agreements | ||
College |
Program Name |
Credits Awarded |
---|---|---|
Cardinal Stritch | BS Hospitality | full program |
Colorado State University-Global Campus | Bachelor of Science in Business Management | up to 62 |
Colorado State University-Global Campus | Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management | up to 62 |
UW-Oshkosh | BS Human Services Leadership | up to 63 |
General Agreements | ||
College |
Program Name |
Credits Awarded |
Cardinal Stritch | Any Bachelor Degree in the College of Business and Management | full program, 10% tuition discount |
Concordia University | Any Bachelors | full program |
Lakeland University | Any Bachelors Degree | up to 72, and 20% tuition discount |
Purdue University Global | Any Bachelors | credits vary, 20% tuition discount |
UW-Oshkosh | BS Leadership and Organizational Studies | full program |
UW-Stout | BS Career, Technical Education and Training | up to 60 |
UW-Stout | BS Management | up to 60 |
UW-System Credit Transfer
If you are interested in attending a UW-campus, you should contact a transfer representative at the campus you plan to attend. You may also check credit transfer agreements between WCTC and the UW System to tell you which specific courses and general education classes may be accepted.
Important Cautionary Note:
This information is intended as a general description. Please verify the availability and details of the program that interests you with the transfer coordinator at the receiving institution.
Meet your Instructor

Randy Grippe
Phone: 262.691.5587
Education
- BA, Political Science, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
- MA, Administrative Leadership, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Certifications
- Wisconsin Leadership Development Institute
Teaching Philosophy
"I create a learning environment where each student is challenged and empowered to develop life and technical skills necessary to be successful in their endeavors."