Manage Your Program Like a Business; Be Strategic, Versatile and Analytical
Our programs in the Department of Applied Business Studies offer stimulating, challenging degree programs on-campus and online that lead to professional careers in business. With our emphasis on applied-business learning experiences, you will gain hands-on, real-world experience to take with you into the fields of tourism and hospitality management, marketing and business education. As you enter into an influence of interpersonal work, our faculty and staff will take the first step in ensuring your experience and opportunities match that of your prospective career choice, with practical, supportive help at every step of the way. Fort Hays State University is here to not only get you to where you need to be in your profession but also to help inspire you to infuse transformative change wherever you may land.Apply with Us to Grow the Business of Your Future
We provide well-rounded degree programs that lead to professional careers in business, encompassing work in tourism and hospitality management, marketing and business education. You will benefit from real-company case study knowledge that maintains your relevancy in an evolving field, while also preparing you to achieve cross-functional competencies. Our programs are offered both on campus and online to help you achieve every success – everywhere you are.
Undergraduate Degrees (offered both on campus and online)
- Bachelor of Science in Business Education
- Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Marketing
- Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management
- EDS – Educational Specialist in Business Education and Workforce Leadership
- MSE – Masters of Science in Education with an emphasis Business
- MLS – Masters of Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Corporate Communication
- MPS – Masters of Professional Studies with an emphasis in Workforce Development
- MPS – Accelerated MPS in Workforce Development
- MBA – Master of Business Administration in Corporate Communication
- MBA – Master of Business Administration in Digital Marketing
- MBA – Master of Business Administration in Marketing
- MBA – Master of Business Administration in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Applied Business Studies Minors (offered both on campus and online)
Applied Business Studies Certificates (offered both on campus and online)
- Certificate in Business Essentials
- Certificate in Business Report Writing
- Certificate in Customer Service
- Certificate in Digital Business Communication
- Certificate in Economic Justice & Advocacy
- Certificate in Marketing
- Certificate in Professional Development
- Certificate in Social Media Marketing
- Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Marketing
- Certificate in Workforce Development
- Graduate Certificate in Business Communication
- Graduate Certificate in Business Education