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Learn from instructors with experience navigating the challenges of the field.
Connections
Small class sizes allow you to build strong relationships with your instructors.
Opportunities
Multiple paths in the growing field of travel, dining and tourism.
Lead the Way in Hospitality
Want a career where you work with people, manage teams, and create great experiences? The Hotel & Restaurant Management Program helps you build the skills to succeed in the fast-paced world of hospitality.
In this program, you’ll learn how to:
- Run daily operations in hotels and restaurants
- Handle guest check-ins, reservations and questions
- Manage money, including budgets, sales and food costs
- Lead teams to solve problems and provide excellent service
- Plan and promote special events
After graduation, you’ll be ready for jobs in restaurants, hotels, bars, and more — or even to start your own business!
Program Information
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General Admissions to Ozarks Tech
Admission to Ozarks Technical Community College is open to all individuals who can benefit from its educational programs. A focus of the college mission is on the academic, career and personal goals of the student. OTC may admit you as a First-Time student just completing their high school, GED or HiSET requirements or as a Transfer student coming from another institution finishing up a certificate or degree. For more information, visit OTC Admissions.
Wondering how you’re going to pay for college? At OTC, we believe that cost shouldn’t be a barrier to earning a degree. Our staff will work with you to make a financial plan. To browse the resources available to you, see paying for college.
At Ozarks Tech, we want your transfer process to be easy. We accomplish this goal through articulation agreements. These agreements are an official partnership to match coursework between schools. This gives you a more seamless transition from Ozarks Tech to a four-year institution.
We have established an agreement for this program. This will simplify the transfer of your credits to partner schools. To understand how this degree will transfer, review the current articulation agreements. Be sure to consult with your transfer school to ensure you’re on the right path toward completing your four-year degree.
Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management Department Chair
417-447-8281
Accreditation
OTC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Our current accreditation status with the HLC is displayed on the page linked below. Our next comprehensive evaluation will be in 2030-2031. View more on OTC Accreditation.
Program Outcomes
Find Your Community
Getting involved is a great way to build connections and find your community on campus. With a variety of clubs and organizations and campus events it’s easy to find your people.
Earn Real Job Experience on Campus!
Culinary students work together to open an on-campus restaurant. You will participate in every aspect, from menu creation to cooking and service. Leave prepared for work in restaurants, nutrition centers, catering companies and other foodservice organizations.
Course Information
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Hotel & Restaurant Management (A.A.S.)
A.A.S. Degree: 66 Hours
Location: Springfield Campus
This program is designed to give the student the tools and training necessary to be competitive in the Hotel & Restaurant Industry. Courses focus on the fundamentals of management with regard to supervision of employees, revenue management, marketing, customer service, controlling business risk and overall facility operations.
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Notices & Disclaimers
*Costs displayed are based on current tuition and fee rates for the program’s required credit hours, as approved by the OTC Board of Trustees, and are subject to change without notice. Estimates reflect both in-district and out-of-district residency rates. Actual costs, degree completion time, and credit requirements may vary based on residency, prior credits, elective courses, program updates, and enrollment factors. For additional information on attendance costs, visit Cost of Attendance, tuition and fees or contact us at 417-447-6900.
**Graduation rates vary by individual. For details on program enrollment, retention, exam/certification, and employment rates, visit Student Outcomes / Student Right-to-Know. Some careers on this list may require additional education and training. For program-specific accreditation visit OTC Accreditation.