About the course

The Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management (KWS) at The University of Memphis was created and named after the founder of Holiday Inns, Kemmons Wilson, Sr. KWS offers a balance of academics and experiential learning in the hospitality, resort, and tourism business stressing global awareness, diversity and sustainability. Our program provides an education stemming from the roots of hospitality and is designed to prepare students for a 21st century career in one of the largest industries of the world. Field experience provides students with learning while working in a variety of settings, such as: InterContinental Hotel Group properties, Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Hilton Hotels, Peabody Hotel Group, Caesars Entertainment, and a myriad of other hotels, restaurants, resorts, sport and tourism businesses. Career opportunities abound in this fastest growing of all fields, and KWS graduates will be prepared to assume their roles in the business. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Memphis
Summer (May), 2024	Memphis
Fall (August), 2024	Memphis
Spring (January), 2025	Memphis
Summer (May), 2025	Memphis
Fall (August), 2025	Memphis
Spring (January), 2026	Memphis
Summer (May), 2026	Memphis

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Memphis

Academically outstanding high school juniors who have completed three academic years of high school, accumulating at least 15 units of coursework may be considered for early admission if they have the following:

　　A minimum high school cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 on a 4.00 scale.

　　A minimum ACT composite score of 26 on the ACT or the equivalent on the former ACT.

　　Written recommendations from high school principal and guidance counselor.

　　An interview with U of M faculty/staff committee selecting early admission students.

　　Required Transcripts: Applicants must arrange for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation to receive official copies of academic records of the applicant?s attendance at secondary school, college, university, and professional institutions of learning. These transcripts must be sent directly from the high school or college to the University of Memphis. An exception is made for those who hold the bachelor?s degree or its equivalent in that they need not send their secondary school records.

　　Required Test of English Proficiency, for Non-English Speaking Applicants: All applicants whose native language is not English or their primary education was not taught in English must demonstrate English proficiency. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are the standard methods to satisfy the English proficiency requirement. All other methods should be approved by the Office of Admissions and Orientation. The minimum overall TOEFL score considered for undergraduate admission to the University of Memphis is sixty-one (61) on the internet-based test (IBT) or five hundred (500) on the paper-based test (PBT). The equivalent score on the IELTS is a six (6).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Memphis. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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