Bachelor's degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management
With a Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management from Fort Hays State University – offered on-campus and online – graduates will establish themselves as respected hospitality professionals with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Tourism and Hospitality Management is one of the fastest growing career fields in the world. In the U.S., travel and tourism is a $1.8 trillion industry and is among the nation’s largest employers with 14 million direct, travel-related jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the U.S. economy to add 8.3 million jobs from 2021 to 2031. Of those, 1.9 million jobs—23.1% of all new jobs projected—are expected to be in leisure and hospitality.
Tourism and Hospitality Management graduates work in Kansas, throughout the United States, and around the world. If you want a fast-paced, high-energy career, Tourism and Hospitality Management is just for you!
Accelerate your graduation
The 3-Year Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management at FHSU is an exciting initiative designed to serve a growing job market and address the rising cost of higher education. The “degree in three” provides a more streamlined college-to-career pathway and meets employer needs by creating a larger pool of well-trained employees in a shorter time. Our accelerated bachelor's program may be the perfect fit for those looking to fast-track their education. Follow our guided program of study to get your degree in three.
There is tremendous job opportunity and security in the tourism and hospitality industry. With as little or as much movement as you want, there is something for everyone. Whether at a corporate or operational level, possible careers include:
- hotel manager
- restaurant manager
- event planner
- tourism marketer
- food and beverage director
- convention and visitors bureau management
- cruise director
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courses | Hours | Courses | Hours | Courses | Hours |
| Year One | |||||
| THM 620 | 3 | ENG 102 | 3 | ART/HUM Course | 3 |
| ENG 101 | 3 | MATH 250 | 3 | FIN 205 | 3 |
| COMM 100 | 3 | PHYS 100 + Lab | 4 | Free Elective | 3 |
| BCOM 210 | 3 | ACCT 203 | 3 | ||
| PHIL 100 | 3 | THM Elective 1 | 3 | ||
| Free Elective | 3 | ||||
| Year Two | |||||
| MKT 301 | 3 | THM 621 | 3 | THM 629 | 3 |
| MLNG 225 | 5 | MLNG 226 | 5 | Free Elective | 3 |
| SOC/BEH Course | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| THM Elective 2 | 3 | MGT 301 | 3 | ||
| BCOM 301 | 3 | BCOM 300 | 3 | ||
| Year Three | |||||
| ECON 201 or 202 | 3 | THM 622 | 3 | ||
| THM 632 | 3 | THM 625 | 3 | ||
| THM Elective 3 | 3 | MGT 611 | 3 | ||
| THM Elective 4 | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | ||
| GBUS 204 | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | ||
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 1 | ||
- Many of the courses are in 8-week formats (as well as 16-week formats for some) which allows for flexibility in creating your schedules and completing the degree in three years.
- Intersession courses may be an option.
- Please visit with your advisor on the course options to complete your degree in three.
| Course No. | Course Name | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Business Requirements - 24 credit hours | |||
| ACCT 203 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 | |
| BCOM 210 | Intro to Professional Development | 3 | |
| BCOM 300 | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 | |
| BCOM 301 | Management Principles | 3 | |
| GBUS 204 | Business Law I | 3 | |
| MGT 301 | Management Principles | 3 | |
| MGT 611 | Human Resource Management Marketing | 3 | |
| MKT 301 | Principles | 3 | |
| Tourism and Hospitality Management Core - 23 credit hours | |||
| THM 620 | Principles and Practices in THM | 3 | |
| THM 621 | Tourism and Hospitality Marketing | 3 | |
| THM 622 | Service and Operations Management | 3 | |
| THM 625 | International Hospitality: Problems and Planning | 3 | |
| THM 629 | Tourism and Hospitality Industry Internship | 3 | |
| THM 632 | Sustainable Tourism and Events | 3 | |
| MLNG 226 | Beginner Spanish II for Tourism and Hospitality | 3 | |
| Required Electives (choose four) - 12 credit hours | |||
| THM 601X | Special Topics in THM | 3 | |
| THM 601 | Foundations of Wine | 3 | |
| THM 623 | Meetings, Conventions, and Events Management | 3 | |
| THM 624 | Hotel and Resort Management | 3 | |
| THM 626 | Food and Beverage Management | 3 | |
| THM 627 | Casino Management | 3 | |
| THM 628 | Health and Wellness Tourism | 3 | |
| THM 630 | Spa Facility and Destination Management | 3 | |
| THM 601 | Revenue Management | 3 | |
| MKT 610 | Social Media Marketing | 3 | |
| General Education Requirements - 16 credit hours | |||
| MATH 250 | Elements of Statistics | 3 | |
| MLNG 225 | Beginning Spanish I | 5 | |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Economics: Micro | 3 | |
| OR | |||
| ECON 202 | Principles of Economics: Macro | 3 | |
| Free Electives - 6 credit hours | |||
| Students must complete a minimum of six (6) hours of free electives. | |||
FHSU offers many related programs to a B.S. in Tourism and Hospitality Management, such as:
- Minor in Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Marketing
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), Tourism and Hospitality Management
The Best Value in Higher Education Anywhere
Fort Hays State University prides itself on quality education at an affordable cost. Graduates in this program can expect to pay approximately $21,775* (on-campus) or $27,225* (online) during their time as a student.
*These prices are based on calculating the UG resident/regional tuition rate for on-campus students, as well as the FHSU Online UG tuition rate by the number of hours (120) needed to complete this program. Tuition and Fees are subject to change as they are approved by the Kansas Board of Regents each year.
Ready for the next step?
Our faculty would be excited to talk to you about how our Applied Business Studies programs can help you explore your interests and prepare you for a variety of rewarding careers.
Department of Applied Business Studies
FHSU's Department of Applied Business Studies offers well-rounded degree programs that lead to careers in business, encompassing work in a varierty of areas such as:
- education
- marketing
- tourism and hospitality management
- small and large businesses
- sports
- non-profits
Whether on campus or online, you will gain everyday practical business insights and knowledge that maintains your relevancy in an evolving field, and prepares you for the future-forward decision making the world needs.
Eta Sigma Delta
Tourism and Hospitality Management honors society for high-achieving students. Eta Sigma Delta members pledge to uphold the six points of honor – creativity, diversity-equity-inclusion, ethics, excellence, leadership, and service. Member activities include:
- yearly trip to NYC
- service projects
- guest speaker events
- tours
THM Travel Club
The THM Travel Club is open to all majors and supports educational and meaningful domestic and international travel experiences for students. Members of the THM Travel Club gain vital experience in:
- travel planning
- budgeting
- organizing
- fundraising
Collegiate DECA
Open to all FHSU students, the primary focus of Collegiate DECA is to promote an understanding of Marketing, Communications, Tourism, and Entrepreneurship industries and prepare our members for future leadership roles through professional development, philanthropy, business simulations, and competitions.
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