Program Overview

Hospitality Specialist

Program Overview

The Hospitality Specialist program at Madison College is a one-year technical diploma designed to help students obtain the skills needed to begin or continue their career in the hospitality industry. The program incorporates comprehensive hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for a wide range of career opportunities in hospitality.

Program Details

• Program Number:
• Degree: Technical Diploma
• Area of Study: Culinary, Hospitality and Fitness
• Delivery Method: 100% Online, Some Online/Some In Person
• Estimated Time to Complete: 33 Credits | Finish diploma in 1 year
• Financial Aid Available: Yes

Tuition and Fees

• Estimated Program Cost: $5,886.42
• Net Price Calculator: Available to estimate tuition costs

Admission

To Apply

• Application Dates:
  • Summer 2025: Application open, deadline July 15, 2025
  • Fall 2025: Application open, deadline November 15, 2025
  • Spring 2026: Application open, deadline April 15, 2026
• Admission Requirements:
  1. Admission Application: Online application
  2. Education Completion: Official transcripts indicating high school completion, GED/HSED completion, or college transcript showing completion of an associate degree or higher, or at least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0

Additional Notes

• Class capacity is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program.

Curriculum and Experience

First Semester

• Mindset for Success (3 credits)
• Exploring Hospitality (3 credits)
• Leading Your Life with Emotional Intelligence (3 credits)
• Math with Business Applications (3 credits)
• Written Communication (3 credits)

Second Semester

• Marketing Principles (3 credits)
• Social Media Marketing (3 credits)
• Event Planning & Coordination (3 credits)
• Rooms Division Operation (3 credits)
• Hospitality Law (3 credits)
• Oral/Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)

Careers

After completing the Hospitality Specialist Technical program, examples of opportunities for career starting points include:

• Bar or Restaurant Supervisor
• Casino Supervisor
• Catering Assistant
• Convention Services Specialist
• Front Office Manager
• Guest Services Coordinator
• Hospitality Coordinator
• Housekeeping Leader
• Meeting or Event Coordinator
• Reservation Specialist
• Operations Specialist
• Sales Manager
• Spa Manager
• Special Event Coordinator
• Tour Guide

Related Programs

• Hospitality Assistant
• Hospitality Management