Department of Hospitality Management
Welcome to the Department of Hospitality Management, we are happy you have chosen to pursue study of hospitality management as an undergraduate student at Kansas State. The Hospitality Management Program at Kansas State has been training hospitality professionals since the 1950’s, while our curriculum in quantity food production dates back to the 1920’s.
The program is 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. Classroom, internship, study abroad, and leadership opportunities help to prepare students for professional careers in our service‐ oriented, information‐based society. Faculty in the department are committed to helping you excel and we strive to prepare you for an exciting career. The undergraduate program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration and is recognized nationally and internationally for the quality of education students receive.
While you continue your academic career, we hope that you will take advantage of one of our active student groups. Hospitality Management Society, Club Managers Association of America, and the Professional Event Management Society all provide unparalleled opportunities for experiential learning, networking, travel, and social experiences that will help you develop your professional identity.
Our faculty look forward to working with you as you continue your education. Please feel free to reach out to me, or any of our faculty, if you have any questions about the program. I can be reached via email at kevrob@ksu.edu or via phone at (785) 532‐2399.
Cordially,
Kevin R. Roberts, PhD
Associate Professor & Director
Undergraduate Program in Hospitality Management
