Kevin R. Roberts, Interim Head
Jichul Jang, 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 food service 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. 

Students are selected based on academic standing and prerequisite skills required for the assignment. Students on assistantship must take at least 6 credit hours 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 Hospitality Management (BS)/Hospitality Administration (MS)

• Health and Human Sciences - Hospitality Administration (PHD)

• Dual Degree: Master of Business Administration and MS in Hospitality Administration

• Hospitality Administration (MS)

Courses

• HM 101 - Freshman Seminar in Hospitality Management
• HM 120 - Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
• HM 205 - Food Safety and Protection in Hospitality Operations
• HM 220 - Environmental Issues in Hospitality
• HM 230 - Issues in Tourism
• HM 275 - Hospitality Work Experience I
• HM 301 - Junior Seminar in Hospitality Management
• HM 303 - Operational Research in the Hospitality Industry
• HM 331 - Resort and Club Management
• HM 341 - Principles of Food Production Management
• HM 351 - Commercial Food Production Management
• HM 361 - Hotel Operations
• HM 362 - Lodging Practicum
• HM 363 - Event Management
• HM 370 - The Business of Wedding Consulting
• HM 375 - Hospitality Work Experience II
• HM 421 - Hospitality Service Systems
• HM 422 - Cost Controls in Hospitality Operations
• HM 423 - Facility Management
• HM 424 - Hospitality Sales and Promotion
• HM 426 - Fundraising and Nonprofit Events
• HM 427 - Travel and Dining Auction Event Management
• HM 430 - Study Abroad Experience in Hospitality Management
• HM 440 - Beverage Management
• HM 442 - Introduction to Wines
• HM 462 - Advanced Wines
• HM 463 - Business Event Coordination
• HM 464 - Revenue Management
• HM 465 - Catering and Banquet Management
• HM 475 - Internship in Hospitality Management
• HM 482 - Human Resource Management in the Hospitality Industry
• HM 499 - Problems in Hospitality Management
• HM 504 - Fair and Festival Management
• HM 621 - Hospitality Law
• HM 624 - Procurement in the Hospitality Industry
• HM 640 - Entrepreneurship in Hospitality Management
• HM 650 - Senior Seminar in Hospitality Management
• HM 662 - Foodservice Systems Management
• HM 663 - Business Event Management
• HM 664 - Advanced Hotel Operations
• HM 665 - Casino Management
• HM 705 - Information Technology Systems in Hospitality Operations
• HM 710 - Readings in Hospitality Administration
• HM 785 - Practicum in Hospitality Management
• HM 800 - Topics in Hospitality Management
• HM 805 - Advanced Foodservice Management
• HM 810 - Research Techniques in Hospitality Management
• HM 815 - Advanced Lodging Management
• HM 820 - Problems in Hospitality Management
• HM 825 - Advanced Meetings and Business Event Management
• HM 835 - Survey of Research in Hospitality Management
• HM 885 - Seminar in Hospitality Administration
• HM 890 - Administration of Hospitality Organizations
• HM 895 - Financial Management and Cost Controls for the Hospitality Industry
• HM 899 - Research in Hospitality Administration
• HM 905 - Advanced Hospitality Strategic Management
• HM 975 - Research and Applied Theories in Hospitality Management
• HM 980 - Higher Education in Hospitality Management
• HM 985 - Advances in Hospitality Management
• HM 990 - Dissertation Proposal Seminar
• HM 993 - Teaching Practicum in Hospitality Management
• HM 995 - Grantsmanship and Publication
• HM 999 - Research in Hospitality Administration