The goal of this program is to prepare students to work in entry-level leadership positions, such as supervisors and assistant managers, in the hospitality industry. There continues to be strong industry demand for college-educated individuals who have practical work experience in hospitality operations.
Students in this program will get the opportunity to participate in the day-to-day operations of a successful full-service facility by gaining practical training experience at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center.
Paying for your degree may be easier than you think with our financial aid and scholarships. Kirkwood offers more than $3 million in scholarships for students each year!
Graduates of the Hospitality Management program will be able to:
A program conference is required prior to acceptance to the program. You'll learn more about the program, specific admissions requirements and have the opportunity to have questions answered by program faculty and staff.
Program Entry Semester: Fall 2021
Year One
TERM | FALL | SPRING | TOTAL |
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Credits: | 17 | 16 | 33 |
Tuition: | $3,162 | $2,976 | $6,138 |
Fees: | $310.70 | $334.10 | $644.80 |
Books: | $745 | $510 | $1,255 |
Summer
TERM | SUMMER | TOTAL |
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Credits: | 6 | 6 |
Tuition: | $1,116 | $1,116 |
Fees: | $50 | $50 |
Books: | $24 | $24 |
Year Two
TERM | FALL | SPRING | TOTAL |
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Credits: | 18 | 14 | 32 |
Tuition: | $3,348 | $2,604 | $5,952 |
Fees: | $170 | $50 | $220 |
Books: | $844 | $420 | $1,264 |
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST | $16,663.80 |
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To get into the Hospitality Management program, you must complete the following, in addition to Kirkwood’s steps to become a student:
At our world-class teaching hotel, Kirkwood Hospitality Arts students work alongside professionals in the one-of-a-kind laboratory, learning all the tricks of the trade for first-class service.
What career could this lead to?
Students in this program earn the following third-party credentials:
Management-related coursework includes food and beverage, front office and guest services, engineering and risk management, housekeeping, laundry operations, environmental services, legal responsibilities of the industry, the business functions of marketing and accounting, and other hospitality-related business management areas.
In addition to on-the-job training at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, a separate industry internship allows students to apply their program learning within various other segments of the hospitality industry.
Educate and develop future leaders for the hospitality operations profession.