Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Department of Sport, Hospitality and Event Management
www.kent.edu/business

About This Program

The Hospitality Management undergraduate certificate provides entry level management skills for those interested in employment or a career in the field.

The certificate articulates into Kent State's Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Event Management.

Contact Information

• Mandy Ulicney | mulicney@kent.edu |
  330-565-6637
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Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • Fully online
  • Mostly online
• Location:
  • Ashtabula Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

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Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Program Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to

1. Identify and apply the knowledge and skills necessary for hospitality and tourism operations.
2. Develop and integrate a core set of business skills necessary to successfully operate a hospitality and tourism organization.
3. Demonstrate competence in the communication skills necessary for hospitality and tourism management.