College of Education Health and Human Services
School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration
www.kent.edu/ehhs/fla


About This Program

The Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Event Management provides a comprehensive education in the planning, management and execution of events and hospitality services. With real-world experience, industry partnerships, and a supportive community, you'll gain the skills needed to succeed in this dynamic field. Read more...

Contact Information

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

First-line supervisors of gambling services workers

  • 16.4% much faster than the average
  • 58,000 number of jobs
  • $50,440 potential earnings

Food service managers

  • 0.6% little or no change
  • 352,600 number of jobs
  • $56,590 potential earnings

Gambling managers

  • 8.8% much faster than the average
  • 5,100 number of jobs
  • $75,470 potential earnings

Lodging managers

  • -11.7% decline
  • 57,200 number of jobs
  • $56,670 potential earnings

Meeting, convention, and event planners

  • 7.8% faster than the average
  • 138,600 number of jobs
  • $51,560 potential earnings

Personal service managers, all other; entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling; and managers, all other

  • -1.8% decline
  • 1,189,200 number of jobs
  • $116,350 potential earnings

Accreditation

Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration

* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.