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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October 15, 2020
Health and Human Sciences students receive CHIA certification
Nine students, eight from hospitality management and one from personal financial planning, have received their certification in Hotel Industry Analytics, CHIA, through their Advanced Hotel Operations class, instructed by associate professor Jichul Jang. This certification is the only hotel-related certification that recognizes the skill and knowledge that these professionals have and is offered in partnership […]
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September 30, 2020
Sauer and Roberts Provide Keynote Address for Arizona Conference
On Saturday, September 26, Kevin Sauer, professor in the Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics, and Health and Kevin R. Roberts, professor in the Department of Hospitality Management presented the virtual keynote address for the Annual Conference of the School Nutrition Association of Arizona. The School Nutrition Association of Arizona is an alliance of over 1,000 […]
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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!"