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.
76% of our undergraduate students are employed upon graduation | 16:1 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
| Mar 15- May 3 | May 15 | May 18 |
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Pop-Up restaurant | HM Department Graduation Celebration 3:30-5:00 p.m | Hospitality Management Degree Completion Webinar (Olathe Campus) 12:00 p.m- 12:30 |
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October 5, 2021
UDSA renews funding for the Center for Food Safety in Child Nutrition Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA, Food and Nutrition Service has renewed $1.284 million in funding for the Center for Food Safety in Child Nutrition Programs at Kansas State University. The Center maintains substantial research and resource capacity to address food safety issues critical to child nutrition programs. The Center collaborates with USDA and the […]
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October 4, 2021
The College of Health and Human Sciences is pleased to welcome five alumni to campus in October as part of the annual Celebration of Excellence. The two-day event brings these high-achieving alumni back to campus to recognize them for their contributions to the college, devotion to their area of specialization and the difference they make […]
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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!"