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Bachelor of Science - Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management - Event Management

Central Washington University

Ellensburg campus — Ellensburg, Washington, United States

Study Level
Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 25,075
Application Fee
USD 60
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The event management specialization prepares students for positions in special events coordination and operation, lodging sales and marketing, convention centers, destination marketing organizations, tourism planning, recreation and sports centers, and many others. The Hospitality, Tourism and Event Program (HTE) prepares students for positions in one of the top three industries in Washington State and the world’s number-one industry. Professional positions are numerous. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: Understand and promote principles of sustainability. Demonstrate professional practice to meet workplace demands. Identify research, comprehend, and communicate fundamentals, philosophy, and practices of the field. Demonstrate ability to effectively produce and manage projects and activities in diverse groups. Analyze and interpret emergent policy issues and trends prevalent in HTE industry sectors. Demonstrate critical, conceptual, and analytical thinking skills. Demonstrate competencies in planning, marketing, administration, risk/legal, budgets/accounting, leadership, information technology through core curriculum and approved electives. Articulate practicum, internship, and career opportunities in HTE field. The Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management Program (HTE) prepares students for positions in one of the top three industries in Washington state and the world’s number-one industry. Professional positions are numerous. The following list is a sampling of the types of professional positions currently held by HTE graduates: city parks and recreation director, recreation manager, front office and training manager, director of youth programs, guest services manager, and winery marketing manager, general manager, event and meeting planner, marketer, entrepreneur, among others.
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Credential
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 25,075
Application fee
USD 60
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Ellensburg campus

Ellensburg, Washington, United States

400 E. University Way

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Central Washington University’s (CWU) commitment to hands-on learning and discovery and individual attention takes students beyond the limits of the classroom and books. Students get to do what they’re studying in real-world, professional settings, which makes learning exciting and relevant. Each year, CWU graduates thousands of well-educated citizens who are ready for high-demand careers in the workforce: construction management, accounting, engineering technology, teacher education, wine business, paramedicine, aviation, and more. CWU prepares students to succeed in a global economy through...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.