Department of Retailing and Tourism Management

College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Retailing and Tourism Management at University of Kentucky

Our goal is to blend creativity and business components to provide students with the most current application of technology and professional strategies used in service industries.

Our Degree Programs

Our department offers students two pathways for degree focus, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels: Hospitality Management and Tourism and Merchandising, Apparel and Textiles.

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Hospitality Management and Tourism

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

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Merchandising, Apparel, and Textiles

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

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Retailing and Tourism Management

Master of Science (M.S.)

News & Announcements

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View Photos from the 2022 Color Me Kentucky Spring Fashion Show

News Graphics for the Color Me Kentucky Fashion Show for 2022

Watch Highlights from the 2022 Color Me Kentucky Spring Fashion Show

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The Human Cost of Fast Fashion: Hosted by the Gaines Center for Humanities and RTM

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Special Programs

RTM Club The Fashion Crew Textile Testing Lab Eastin Costume Collection CHIA Certification

Center for Student Success

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More Information

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Contact Us

Academic Coordinator: Amber Gray-Kurz

RTM Chair: Dr. Vanessa P. Jackson

Director of Graduate Studies: Dr. Scarlett Wesley

Director of Undergraduate Studies: Dr. Jason Swanson

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Vanessa Jackson, Ph.D.
Department Chair

102 Erikson Hall Lexington, KY 40506-0050

+1 (859) 257-4917