Hospitality and Event Management – B.S.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Event Management from Kent State University prepares leaders for the hospitality industry.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
January, August
Tuition Fee
$ 21,578 per year
Location
Kent, United States
About the program
The curriculum combines specialty classes in hospitality and business management, preparing graduates for well-compensated positions as managers in restaurants, hotels and resorts, cruise ships, amusement parks, destination marketing organizations, convention centers, country clubs and many more.
The Hospitality and Event Management program from Kent State University comprises three concentrations, each encompassing two of the following three focus areas. Students must choose one concentration that matches their interests and career preferences.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Identify and apply the knowledge and skills necessary for hospitality and tourism operations
- Develop and integrate a core set of business skills necessary to successfully operate a hospitality and tourism organization
- Demonstrate competence in the communication skills necessary for hospitality and tourism management
- Formulate business decisions in hospitality and tourism management
- Evaluate leadership principles necessary in the diverse and global hospitality and tourism industry
Courses Included
- Financial Accounting
- Computer Applications
- Sanitation and Safety Principles and Practices
- Fundamentals of Food Production
- Hospitality Management
- The Business of Event Management
- Hotel Operations
- Legal Issues in the Hospitality and Event Industry
- Professional Practice in Hospitality and Event Management