M.S. in Hospitality Management

The 36 credit-hour Master of Science degree in Hospitality Management offers an integrated program of study focusing on the management of products, services, and experiences in a consumer-driven global market. Courses are taught by knowledgeable and supportive faculty members who are actively involved in research involving hospitality operations, legal and regulatory aspects, marketing of hospitality services, sustainability, curriculum development, information technology, and global consumer issues impacting the hospitality industry.

Graduate coursework in areas such as research methods and applications, consumer theory, global tourism, restaurant development, and hotel operations, will allow students to become effective leaders, utilizing skills to problem solve, communicate effectively, and create new product and business strategies.

This program prepares students for careers in lodging management, restaurant management, resort management, and tourism management. In addition to developing management specialists, the program provides education for academic careers in teaching hospitality management.