2026-2027 Course Catalog
Hospitality Business, Restaurant Management, Diploma
Location(s):
Ankeny
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The Hospitality Management program prepares students for a career in the hospitality field. Most graduates will enter the industry either in cooking positions or line management positions with hotels, restaurants and clubs. Students who complete the program will have taken courses in sanitation, dining room fundamentals, business math, food preparation, management, business, and/or accounting. These courses are management-designed and offer the student practical knowledge of the restaurant management industry. Many classes scheduled during semesters A and B are interchangeable and can be taken during any semester. See your DMACC academic advisor with questions.
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Students start Fall or Spring semester
(Most classes in this program meet in the daytime hours, but a few will involve some evenings and weekends.) Graduation Requirements
To earn a Hospitality Business Restaurant Management Diploma, a student must complete all coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Option 1 - Select 1 credit
Option 2 - Select 3 Credits
Total Credits Required to Complete the Diploma - 41
Fixed Costs
Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$215.00 per credit The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change. Varied Costs
| Costs | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | | Books (approximate) | 280 | 365 | 80 | | Supplies-Uniforms | 105 | 150 |
| | Equipment-Knives & Culinary Tools | 315 |
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Approximate total for this program: $10,110**
**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost. What Kind of Work Will You Do?
- Work front desk operations of hotel; may work night operation and night audit.
- Work housekeeping department.
- Prepare food by following recipes.
- Perform accounting duties including recordkeeping, handling money and taking inventory.
What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?
- Demonstrate patience, tact and good sense of humor.
- Learn to establish effective communication with people of different ages and backgrounds.
- Perform activities in an organized and detailed manner.
- Follow written and spoken instructions.
- Communicate effectively with consumers of different ages and backgrounds.
- Communicate with coworkers and supervisors
What Else Should I Consider about this Specialist Certificate?
- Enjoy working with food.
- Work under stressful situations.
- Understand the need for continuance of personal and professional growth.
- Demonstrate professionalism by attitude and dress.
- Average starting salary $16,640 (2009-2010 Placement Report).
Program Competencies
- Demonstrate workplace basic skills of listening, writing, computing, problem solving, interpersonal relationships and leadership
- Implement good sanitation and safety procedures in the hospitality environment
- Apply basic knowledge of food preparation
- Develop basic skills in management in the hospitality industry
- Communicate effectively, using both verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate the ability to be flexible and adaptable
- Utilize effective time management rules and techniques
- Identify appropriate dress for the work environment
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a team setting
Competencies revised date
FY2023 Nondiscrimination Statement
It is the policy of Des Moines Area Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Director, Enterprise Risk Management, 2006 South Ankeny Boulevard, Bldg 22, Ankeny, IA 50023, 515-513-0655, feedback@dmacc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov (2026) |
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