Take Your Madison Area Technical College Education Further
This Agreement is entered into between Madison Area Technical College (hereinafter sending institution), and the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI (hereinafter receiving institution). This Agreement, and any amendments and supplements, shall be interpreted pursuant to the guidelines set forth in SYS-140: UW-System Templates for Articulation Agreements between UW System Institutions and WTCS Districts as well as the Universities of Wisconsin Policy on the Development of Transfer Agreements. Both institutions agree to maintain accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and any other accreditation currently in existence pertaining to degree programs articulated via the transfer agreement.
The sending institution has established an A.A.S. Hospitality Management (hereinafter sending program), and the receiving institution has established a B.S. Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management (hereinafter receiving program) and will facilitate credit transfer and provide a smooth transition from one related program to another. It is mutually agreed:
Admission and Graduation Requirements
- The receiving institution’s admission and program admission requirements apply to both direct entry students and to students who transfer under this agreement.
- Students must fulfill the graduation requirements at both institutions including completion of a minimum of 32 credits in residency from UW-Stout to receive a degree from UW-Stout.
- Students must complete the entire sending program and meet the receiving institution’s admission requirements for the agreement to apply.
Students completing this agreement are guaranteed admission to the University of Wisconsin-Stout and the program at a junior level standing.
Transfer of Credits
The receiving institution will apply 55 of the 61 credits from the sending program. A total of 65 credits remain to complete the receiving program.
Courses will transfer as described in the attached Program Articulation Table.
Elective courses taken or substituted at the sending institution and sending program not listed in this updated agreement will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and determined how they may apply to the degree at the receiving institution.
Implementation and Review
- The Provost, Dean, Program Director, or designees of the parties to this agreement will implement the terms of this agreement, including identifying and incorporating any changes into subsequent agreements, assuring compliance with system policy, procedure, and guidelines, and conducting a periodic review of this agreement.
- This Articulation Agreement is effective on 09/01/2026 and shall remain in effect until the end date of 09/01/2031 or for five years, whichever occurs first, unless terminated or amended by either party with 90 days prior written notice.
- The college and university shall work with students to resolve the transfer of courses should changes to either program occur while the agreement is in effect.
- This Articulation Agreement will be reviewed by both parties beginning 03/01/2031 (six months prior to the end date).
- When a student enrolls at the receiving institution following this agreement, the receiving institution will encode any course waivers and substitutions.
- This articulation agreement applies only to the receiving program in effect Spring 2027 until revised.
Program Articulation Table
| Madison Area Technical College | University of Wisconsin-Stout | |
|---|---|---|
| Program name | Hospitality Management | B.S. Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management (Online or On Campus) |
| Award Type | A.A.S., Associate of Applied Science | B.S., Bachelor of Science |
| Credit Length | 61 | 120 |
Section A: General Education
| Course Prefix & Number | Madison College Course Name | Credits | Course Prefix & Number | University of Wisconsin Stout Course Name | GE | Credits Applied | Credits NOT Applied | Equiv Sub Waiver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 801-195 801-201 | Written Communication Or English 1 | 3 | *ENGL 101 | Composition 1 | CL | 3 | Equiv | |
| 801-196 801-198 810-205 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication Or Speech Or Small Group & Interpsnl Comm | 3 | COMST-GXX | Communication Skills Stout Core | CL | 3 | Equiv | |
| 804-123 | Math with Business Applications | 3 | MATH-123 | Finite & Financial Math | MQR | 3 | Equiv | |
| 809-199 809-198 809-233 | Psychology of Human Relations or Intro to Psychology or Developmental Psychology | 3 | PSYC-GXX or PSYC-110 or HDFS-255 | Psychology Stout Core or Intro to Psychology or Lifespan Human Dev. | SBS | 3 | Equiv | |
| 809-211 809-212 | Choose one of these recommended electives: Macroeconomics or Microeconomics | 3 | ECON-210 or ECON-215 | Principles of Macro or Principles of Micro | SBS | 3 | Equiv | |
| 809-172 809-252 | Intro to Diversity Studies or Race and Ethnicity in the U.S. | 3 | SOC-GAX | Sociology Stout Core | SBS | 3 | Equiv | |
| Gen Ed Total at Madison College | 18 | General Education Not Applied | 3 | |||||
| General Education Applied | 15 |
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Section B: Major, Concentration, Emphasis, or Other
Section B1: Major Studies
| Course Prefix & Number | Madison College Course Name | Credits | Course Prefix & Number | University of Wisconsin Stout Course Name | Credits Applied | Credits Not Applied | Equiv Sub Waiver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104-102 | Marketing Principles | 3 | HT-254 | Services Marketing | 3 | Sub | |
116-145 109-125 | Intro to Human Resources and Hospitality Leadership | 3 3 | HT-261 and HT-457 | Hospitality Employee Relations and Hospitality Management Strategies | 3 3 | Sub | |
| 109-134 | Revenue Management | 3 | HT-311 | Pricing Strategies & Revenue Tactics | 3 | Sub | |
| 109-101 | Exploring Hospitality | 3 | HT-101 | Principles of Hospitality Organizational Management | 3 | Equiv | |
| 109-136 | Hospitality Law | 3 | HT-460 | Hospitality Industry Law & Liability | 3 | Equiv | |
| 109-131 | Rooms Division Operation | 3 | HT-135 | Lodging Systems | 3 | Equiv | |
| 109-157 | Hospitality Internship | 2 | HT-349 And HT-XXX | Cooperative Education Experience And Hospitality Elective | 1 1 | Sub | |
| 106-112 | Event Planning & Coordination | 3 | HT-351 | Convention & Event Management | 3 | Equiv | |
| 106-168 | Microsoft Office for Business Apps | 3 | ICT-103 | Problem Solving with Info Comm Technologies | 3 | Sub | |
| Major Studies Total at Madison College | 29 | Major Studies Not Applied | 1 | ||||
| Major Studies Applied | 28 |
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Section B2: Professional Selectives
| Course Prefix & Number | Madison College Course Name | Credits | Course Prefix & Number | University of Wisconsin Stout Course Name | Credits Applied | Credits Not Applied | Equiv Sub Waiver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104-114 | Social Media Marketing | 3 | HT 391 | Principles of Social Media Marketing | 3 | Sub | |
| 106-164 | Customer Contact Skills | 2 | HT XXX | Hospitality Elective | 2 | Equiv | |
| 145-123 | Leading Your Life with Emotional Intelligence | 3 | TRDIS-XXX | Transdisciplinary Elective | 3 | Sub | |
102-135 102-134 104-126 104-169 145-105 | Choose one of the following recommended electives: Project Management Fundamentals or Introduction to Business or Into to Public Relations or Digital Marketing or Operations Management | 3 | INMGT-365 or BUMGT-XXX or PSYC-379 or BUMKG-XXX or INMGT-200 | Project Management or Business Management Elective or Public Relations or Business Marketing Elective or Operations Management | 3 | Sub | |
| 106-100 | Mindset for Success | 3 | PHIL-GXXXS | Philosophy Stout Core | 3 | Equiv | |
| Selectives Total at Madison College | 14 | Professional Selectives Not Applied | 2 | ||||
| Professional Selectives Applied | 12 |
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Section C: Remaining University of Wisconsin Stout Requirements
Section C1: Core General Education
| CGER Category | Course Prefix and Number | University of Wisconsin Stout Core General Education Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CL | ENGL-102 | Composition 2 | 3 |
| NSW | Selective | Natural Science & Wellness Lab Science | 4 |
| NSW | Selective | Natural Science & Wellness non-lab | 3 |
| HA | Selectives | Humanities & Arts Stout Core | 6 |
| CP | HT-252 | Professionalism: Program Designated Course | 3 |
| Remaining General Education Subtotal | 19 |
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Section C2: Major Studies
| Course Prefix and Number | University of Wisconsin Stout Major Studies Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| STAT-130 | Elementary Statistics: Program Designated Course | 3 |
| GEM-211 | Customer Experience Management | 3 |
| HT-348 | Customer Analytics | 3 |
| PM-280 | Hospitality Facilities Management | 3 |
| PM-362 | Real Estate Market & Investment Analysis | 3 |
| HT-121 | Principles of Foodservice Operations | 3 |
| BUACT-206 | Intro to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUACT-207 | Intro to Corporate & Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| HT-345 | Hospitality Sales | 3 |
| HT-449 | Cooperative Education Experience | 1 |
| HT-454 | Security & Risk Management for the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| Electives | Operations Tracks Electives | 12 |
| Elective | HRTM Leadership Elective | 3 |
| Total Remaining Major Studies | 46 |
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Summary of Total Program Credits
Madison College Credits Taken
| Section as Noted in the Agreement | Course Type | Credits Taken | Credits Applied |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | General Education | 18 | 15 |
| Section B1 | Major Studies | 29 | 28 |
| Section B2 | Selectives | 14 | 12 |
| Total Credits at Madison College | 61 | 55 |
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University of Wisconsin Stout Requirements
| Section as Noted in the Agreement | Course Type | Credits Remaining |
|---|---|---|
| Section C1 | General Education | 19 |
| Section C2 | Major Studies | 46 |
| Total Credits Remaining at UW-Stout Polytechnic | 65 | |
| Total Credits Applied from Madison College | 55 | |
| Total Credits Required for UW-Stout degree | 120 |
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