Welcome!
The Hospitality Management Department at Kansas State University is an internationally recognized program; committed to preparing the next generation of hospitality leaders for a successful career in industry or academia by delivering a transformational educational experience through experiential learning, professionalism, international experiences, and strong partnerships with hospitality industry.
73.4% of our undergraduate students are employed upon graduation | 25:1 student-to-teacher ratio | 100% Freshmen to Sophomore Retention Rate |
#1 The only accredited four-year Bachelor Science program of its kind in Kansas | 4 years in a row, graduate students have received best paper awards at Annual Graduate Students Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism | 94% of our Ph.D. students have a job in higher education upon graduation |
Our programs are designed to meet the needs of the vibrant hospitality industry. If you are interested in a dynamic career in lodging; foodservice; or meeting, convention, and event management you have come to the right place. Teaching, research, study abroad, and leadership opportunities are designed to prepare students for professional careers in our service-oriented, information-based society. Come for a campus visit. Stay for an undergraduate or graduate degree and enhance your marketability and skills.
Upcoming Events
| Feb 4-7 | Feb 6 | Feb 11 |
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Visiting Professor will visit our department from Germany | Hospitality Career Berney Family Welcome Center Great Room, 5:30 p.m- 7:30 p.m
| Lacy's Opens for |
HM Updates
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April 2, 2020
College of Health and Human Sciences awards 17 alumni with Rising Professional Award
Seventeen accomplished alumni were selected to receive the College of Health and Human Sciences Rising Professional Award. The Rising Professional Award is given to honor significant contributions made by a graduate in the early stages of his or her career. Recipients have demonstrated significant professional accomplishments in the areas of design, business, human behavior, teacher […]
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April 1, 2020
Hospitality management professor selected to serve as member of hospitality accreditation commission
Kevin Roberts, professor of hospitality management, has been selected to serve on the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration, ACPHA. The ACPHA is the accrediting group for all hospitality programs both nationally and internationally. His 3-year term will begin July. ACPHA is a private, nonprofit body that is comprised of hospitality, tourism and business […]
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"Throughout my 5 years at K-State I have found more than just a love for hospitality, most importantly I have found a family. Our department and program allows you to connect on both a personal and professional level with the faculty, where they push you to reach new heights. Thank you all in the hospitality department, I am a better person because of you!"