May 15, 2024  
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Hospitality Management


Kevin R. Roberts, Interim Head
Junehee Kwon, Graduate Program Director

152 Justin Hall
785-532-5521
Fax:  785-532-5522
hospitality@k-state.edu
https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/hm/

Program description

The Department of Hospitality Management offers a master of science degree in hospitality administration and participates in the College of Health and Human Sciences doctor of philosophy program with a specialization in hospitality administration. Graduates are prepared for management and academic careers in hospitality management.

A diverse faculty will teach you how to apply business disciplines, such as human resource management, finance/accounting, strategy, marketing and revenue management-directly to the hospitality industry. Graduate students join the program with diverse academic and work experience backgrounds, such as foodservice management, hospitality and tourism, hotel and restaurant management, and social sciences.

Graduate faculty and students collaborate to conduct applied research and disseminate findings through scholarly publications and presentations. Flexibility in planning the program of study allows students to meet personal and professional objectives while enhancing knowledge of the discipline. Supportive faculty and peer relationships foster an environment where students may gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for leadership positions in their chosen field.

 

Graduate assistantships

The department offers graduate teaching and research assistantships. The Department of Housing and Dining Services cooperates with the department and offers graduate assistantships for students to work as managers in residence hall foodservice.

Students are selected based on academic standing and prerequisite skills required for the assignment. Students on assistantship are required to take a minimum of 6 and no more than 12 credit hours per semester and must maintain a 3.0 GPA on all undergraduate and graduate course work. Reappointment is based on maintaining a 3.0 or higher GPA and performance in the position during the previous semester. Students on four-tenths or higher assistantship are assessed fees at the in-state rate in accordance with Graduate School policy.

Programs

Accelerated

Doctor of Philosophy Emphasis Area(s)

Master of Science

Dual Degree

Courses

Hospitality Management