School of Consumer Sciences
Students in the School of Consumer Sciences will receive a unique, hands-on learning experience through our programs in fashion studies, hospitality management, personal financial planning and sensory sciences.
The School of Consumer Sciences transforms lives through education, scholarship and community engagement in consumer-focused business disciplines. Through the event and hospitality management, fashion studies, personal financial planning and sensory sciences programs, we prepare learners to live meaningful lives that have a sustainable impact on the well-being of individuals, families and communities.
While at K-State, all of the students in the School of Consumer Sciences will gain hands-on experience through an internship, preparing them with the experiential learning needed to prepare to succeed in their desired careers. Our graduates leave K-State prepared to impact through careers such as financial planner, technical designer, resort manager, wealth advisor, merchandiser and event director.
The event and hospitality management program is committed to preparing the next generation of hospitality leaders for a successful career in industry or academia. Students focus on all aspects of the industry, including food and beverage management, lodging management, and meeting and event management.
Fashion studies students focus on human well-being related to the human need for clothing and textile products. Our students can choose to specialize in fashion design or fashion business and are given the aesthetic, practical, technical, professional and intellectual skills needed for a variety of roles.
Personal financial planning students are prepared to help individuals and families meet their financial goals. Students will tackle quantitative courses in retirement planning, investment planning, tax planning, insurance planning, and estate planning, as well as courses focused on learning how to understand and help people.
FEATURED WORK
Elijah Wilson, senior in personal financial planning, was recently named Champion in a national challenge hosted by The E-Valuator, LLC.
School News
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December 9, 2025
College of Health and Human Sciences announces fall 2025 outstanding seniors
The College of Health and Human Sciences is proud to recognize the spring 2025 Outstanding Senior Award winners. This year's outstanding senior award winners were nominated by faculty and staff within each of their respective programs. Chosen students have been engaged on campus and in their communities, volunteered their time to provide for others, served […]
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December 8, 2025
Health and Human Sciences awards internal research grants
The College of Health and Human Sciences has announced the awardees of internal grants for research. “College of Health and Human Sciences researchers drive innovation, improving health, well-being, and quality of life for Kansans and for people around the world,” shared associate dean of research Nick Wallace. “We are proud to invest in their work […]
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December 4, 2025
Students bring home bronze award for work on the Saint Louis Art Fair
As festivals continue to evolve into dynamic experiences that transcend entertainment, the need for skilled professionals who can design, manage and adapt to this ever-changing landscape is more critical than ever. Typically, university programs in the field of festival management have concentrated on traditional academic teaching methodologies, leaning heavily on research-oriented faculty with little practical […]