Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management | Kenyatta University

About the Department

The Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management is a vibrant and rapidly growing department that is dynamic and highly committed to continuous improvement. The department focuses on training professionals for the hospitality and tourism sectors while advancing regional research and collaborating with state and non-state organisations. Its vision is to be a dynamic centre of professional excellence in hospitality and tourism learning and research.

Academic Programmes

ProgrammeLevelDurationMin. Entry
Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism ManagementDiploma2 YearsKCSE C | C+ in English
BSc Hospitality and Tourism ManagementUndergraduate4 YearsKCSE C+ | C+ in English
Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism ManagementPostgraduate1 YearBachelor's relevant field
MSc Tourism ManagementPostgraduate2 YearsBSc Tourism/Hospitality (2nd Class Upper)
MSc Hospitality ManagementPostgraduate2 YearsBSc Hospitality (2nd Class Upper)
PhD Tourism and Hospitality ManagementDoctoral3–5 YearsMSc Tourism/Hospitality

Research Focus Areas

Sustainable tourism development in East Africa

Ecotourism and community-based tourism

Hotel management and hospitality operations

Food and beverage management

Tourism policy and governance in Kenya

Sports tourism and recreation management

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