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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.
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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
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.
Hotel & Restaurant Management Program Requirements – 48 Credit Hours
Hotel & Restaurant Management Program Requirements – 48 Credit Hours
- HRM 115: Safety & Sanitation
Safety & Sanitation
- HRM 125: Purchasing
Purchasing
- HRM 225: Front Office Procedures
Front Office Procedures
- HRM 235: Bar & Beverage Management
Bar & Beverage Management
- HRM 245: Menu Design & Management
Menu Design & Management
- HRM 255: Hospitality Accounting
Hospitality Accounting
- HRM 265: Supervisory Management
Supervisory Management
- HRM 285: Hotel/Restaurant Law
Hotel/Restaurant Law
- or
Principles of Accounting I
- or
Principles of Management
- or
Business Law
Option A – Traditional Option
Option A – Traditional Option
- CUL 101: Food Preparation & Theory
Food Preparation & Theory
- HRM 101: Introduction to Hospitality
Introduction to Hospitality
- HRM 201: Dining Room Management
Dining Room Management
- HRM 275: Event Management & Sales
Event Management & Sales
- TEC 285: Occupational Seminar
Occupational Seminar
- HRM 215: Hospitality Marketing
Hospitality Marketing
- HRM 290: Culinary/Hospitality Intern
Culinary/Hospitality Intern
- or
Principles of Marketing
- Related Electives: Credits 6
Selling
Option B – Experiential Learning
Option B – Experiential Learning
- HRM 291: Hotel/Restaurant Intern. I
Hotel/Restaurant Intern. I
- HRM 292: Hotel/Restaurant Intern. II
Hotel/Restaurant Intern. II
- HRM 293: Hotel/Restaurant Intern. III
Hotel/Restaurant Intern. III
- HRM 294: Hotel/Restaurant Intern. IV
Hotel/Restaurant Intern. IV
General Education Requirements – 18 Credit Hours
General Education Requirements – 18 Credit Hours
The Missouri Department of Higher Education has identified a common set of general education courses that have been adopted statewide. These courses are called the “CORE 42.” CORE 42 courses are guaranteed to transfer to any Missouri public college or university to satisfy general education requirements. Courses in knowledge areas below, designated with the CORE 42 logo indicates courses in that area have been evaluated and provided a MOTR number for transfer to all Missouri public institutions of higher education. Courses that do not have this designation may still transfer to public and private colleges and universities in Missouri and elsewhere, but students are encouraged to check the transfer equivalency website of the institution to which they plan to transfer to confirm.
Please refer to the MDHE Core Transfer Curriculum for detailed information on CORE 42 courses.
Mathematical Sciences – 3 Credit Hours
Mathematical Sciences – 3 Credit Hours
- MTH 105: Business Math
Business Math
- MTH 110: Intermediate Algebra
Intermediate Algebra
- MTH 128: Contemporary Mathematics
Contemporary Mathematics
- MTH 128S: Cont Mathematics with Support
Cont Mathematics with Support
- MTH 129: Introductory Statistics
Introductory Statistics
- MTH 130: Algebra for Calculus
Algebra for Calculus
- MTH 130S: Algebra for Calculus With Support
Algebra for Calculus With Support
- MTH 131: Trigonometry
Trigonometry
- MTH 138: Pre-Calculus Mathematics
Pre-Calculus Mathematics
- MTH 140: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
- MTH 141: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
- MTH 210: Statistical Methods
Statistical Methods
- MTH 214: Discrete Mathematics
Discrete Mathematics
- MTH 215: Algebraic Structures
Algebraic Structures
- MTH 230: Linear Algebra
Linear Algebra
- MTH 240: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
- MTH 241: Differential Equations
Differential Equations
Written Communications – 3 Credit Hours
Written Communications – 3 Credit Hours
- ENG 100: Composition I With Support
Composition I With Support
or - ENG 101: Composition I
Composition I
- ENG 100: Composition I With Support
- ENG 102: Composition II
Composition II
- ENG 150: Technical Writing
Technical Writing
Oral Communications – 3 Credit Hours
Oral Communications – 3 Credit Hours
- COM 100: Introduction to Communication
Introduction to Communication
- COM 105: Public Speaking
Public Speaking
- COM 200: Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Natural Sciences – 3 Credit Hours
Natural Sciences – 3 Credit Hours
BIO 135 is preferred.
- BIO 135: Nutrition for Living
Nutrition for Living
or - BCS 132: Health Sciences Nutrition
Health Sciences Nutrition
- BIO 135: Nutrition for Living
Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 Credit Hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 Credit Hours
PLS 101 and PSY 110 are preferred.
- PLS 101: American Government and Politics
American Government and Politics
or - HST 120: U.S. History I: to 1865
U.S. History I: to 1865
or - HST 130: U.S. History II: 1865-Present
U.S. History II: 1865-Present
- PLS 101: American Government and Politics
- PSY 110: Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Psychology
or - SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Sociology
- PSY 110: Introduction to Psychology
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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.