Hospitality Management

The Hospitality Management program is the only four-year program in Ohio accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration. The curriculum combines specialty classes in hospitality and business management, preparing graduates for well-compensated positions as managers in restaurants, hotels and resorts, meeting, convention, and conference centers, country clubs, and other hospitality venues.

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Our Hospitality School Programs

Accredited Undergraduate Hospitality Program

A Bachelor of Science degree in hospitality management prepares leaders for careers in major hospitality industry segments, through academic and research programs valuing quality of life, business success, collaborative partnerships, creative approaches, and ethical principles. Possible Minors:

Event Planning
Business
Management

Accredited Graduate Hospitality Management Program

A Master of Science program in hospitality and tourism management is a combined master's degree that builds off of the Hospitality Management and Recreation, Park and Tourism Management undergraduate programs. The program develops students’ critical analysis skills, research abilities, and understanding of advanced hospitality and tourism issues.

Why You Should Choose Our Ohio Hospitality School

With class sizes ranging from 15 to 50 students, accessible advising, and so much more, our accredited hospitality program is ready to help lead you on the path of success! Check out these great reasons why you should choose hospitality management as your career path of choice:

Wide Variety of Career Opportunities for Hospitality Majors

With a degree from our accredited hospitality program, you can go on to a range of career roles, including:

Accommodation manager
Amusement park manager
Casino manager
Catering manager
Club managers
Convention manager
Customer service manager
Event and meeting planner

Fast food restaurant manager
Hotel and resort manager
Human resources officer
Public house manager
Restaurant manager
Retail manager
Sales and marketing representative for hospitality businesses
Tour manager

Recent graduates from our hospitality school are also receiving starting salaries of up to $38,000. And in the future, as you progress in your career, you can have the potential to reach salaries of $50,000 to $150,000.

Amazing Staff

We have a talented staff made up of advisors, professors, fellows and more who not only are all here to help guide you to obtaining your degree in hospitality management, but also have a variety of professional accomplishments. Check out their bios for insights.

Evidence of Hospitality Major Success

In 2014, we conducted a survey with a group of alumni who graduated in 2009-2013. They rated their experience on a scale of 1-7, 1 being not prepared and 7 being excellent. Here are the results:

99% rated their quality of preparation in professional conduct a 5, 6, or 7
97% rated their quality of preparation in oral and written communication, quality of preparation in leadership, and quality of preparation in food safety and sanitation a 5, 6, or 7
96% rated their quality of preparation in problem solving/decision making a 5, 6, or 7

Scholarships for Hospitality Management Majors

With both industry scholarships and collegiate scholarships available, there are a variety of opportunities for students coming into our program.

3 Foodies Hospitality Group LLC Scholarship
Alex Doody “Catch Me If You Can” Memorial Fund for Study Abroad Scholarship
Hospitality Inspiration Scholarship
College Town Kent Scholarship for Hospitality Management
Greater Cleveland Chapter of Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) – Future Club Manager Scholarship
Linerode-Irmiter Hospitality Management Scholarship
Frances Schwebel Solomon Food Service Management Scholarship
Mary E. Keller Scholarship for Hospitality Management
Intercontinental Hotels Cleveland Hospitality Scholarship

Head over to our scholarships page to get all the details!

Opportunities to Get Involved with Industry-Specific Student Organizations

KSU Chapter of Club Managers Association of America (CMAA)
CMAA is a professional group consisting of managers of a range of different types of clubs, including those for golf, yachting, the military, and more. Not to mention, they also offer the Greater Cleveland Club Managers Future Club Management Scholarship.

KSU Chapter of Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA)
PCMA is open to current students who are interested in a career in the meeting and event planning industry. You will get the chance to tour hotels and convention centers, network, and much more.

Chefology
Chefology is an open organization available to those who have a heightened sense of culinary curiosity and interest. This club meets to discuss cuisine in depth, cook using elevated techniques, and experience flavors from not-so-obvious sources!

Campus Kitchens
This student volunteering group helps local communities by serving healthy meals to those in need. Develop valuable skills and help others at the same time. Learn more by checking out their main website.

Study Abroad with Kent State

We offer a fantastic opportunity for our students to study abroad and widen their horizons. Be sure to give this opportunity a look:

Event Planning Minor Cohort – Florence, Italy