B.S. Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management

Are you interested in mastering the fundamental hospitality skills of: financial management, operations management, organizational development management to operate hotels, restaurants, amusement parks, clubs, resorts, and tourist destinations in the U.S. or around the world? UW-Stout's Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management (HRTM) delivers real-world experiences to build the knowledge and skills you need to launch a successful hospitality career.

Our industry-experienced faculty will provide you with the specialized hands-on instruction in the hospitality business. You will be ready to succeed in a variety of hospitality management settings, including: 

Hotel and Resort Operations
Vacation and Tourism Promotions
Culinary and Restaurant Careers
Event and Conference Planning
International Hospitality Guest Services
Hospitality Law, Liability and Risk Assessment
Product Development
Choosing the right program is critical to your success in this competitive industry. UW-Stout houses one of the oldest (established 1968) hotel, restaurant and tourism management programs in the world. Graduates furnish the managerial talent needed by resorts, hotels, restaurants, private clubs, government tourism agencies and convention bureaus.

Hotel, restaurant and tourism management is one of the largest and fastest growing industries in the United States. Each year, leisure time increases for thousands of Americans, and the demands on the hospitality industry are growing. Existing lodging and dining facilities are expanding and new businesses are developing to accommodate the increased demand for hospitality services.

UW-Stout’s Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management majors receive a variety of training. The program includes studies in general education to provide students a flexible background, enabling them to adapt to a wide variety of situations in today’s rapidly changing society. A choice of professional selectives provides students with flexibility to pursue a specialized field of study. The curriculum is designed to prepare competent, creative and responsible managers. Graduates are employed in the hospitality food and beverage industry, and in hotels and tourism facilities.