KSU's Recreation, Park and Tourism Management program, together with KSU's Hospitality Management program, offer a joint Master's degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management. The MS provides an integrated graduate education and allows students to focus on regional, national, and global issues. Skills in critical analysis and research, as well as an understanding of advanced hospitality and tourism issues will be developed. Graduates will be prepared to secure positions of leadership in industry or pursue a terminal degree in Hospitality or Tourism Management.
admission and application procedures
To learn about procedures related to graduate school admission at Kent State University and to complete the online application, please visit http://www.kent.edu/admissions/Apply/Graduate/masters.cfm.
In addition, the following application materials need to be submitted to KSU's College & Graduate School of Education, Health, & Human Services in which this degree is housed (see address below).
- Three letters of reference. Use the online reference forms available by clicking here.
- A resume.
- A letter describing your professional and research goals.
- An official transcript from each colleges and university attended (except Kent State University graduates).
Send the above materials to:
College & Graduate School of Education, Health, & Human Services
Office of Graduate Services
418 White Hall
Kent State University
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH - 44242-0001
International Students
International students are welcomed to apply and should visit http://www.kent.edu/admissions/International/graduateStudents.cfm for information about admission procedures.
selection criteria
All submitted materials are considered in the selection of candidates. The following criteria are used in the selection process.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
You must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or above to be accepted into the graduate program. If you do not have an overall GPA of 3.0 you may receive "conditional acceptance" into the graduate program, upon recommendation of the faculty.
Letter Describing Professional and Research Goals
This is your opportunity to tell us about yourself, your professional and research goals, and why an MS in Hospitality and Tourism Management is right for you. In addition, style, organization, and grammar are important.
Work Experience
Prior work experience in hospitality or tourism is preferred.
Letters of Recommendation
Please obtain references from faculty members and employers who will be able to assess your potential for graduate education. Personal references should be avoided.
graduate assistantship
An assistantship is an appointment made by Kent State University to full-time graduate students who display a high level of scholarship and academic excellence. The award is merit based, not need-based, and includes stipend and tuition. The application can be found at http://www.ehhs.kent.edu/ogs/Documents/ApplicationGraduateAssistantship.pdf
