Research Track (100% Online)

Students must earn a minimum of 30 semester hours.

Required (12-15 hours):
  EPSY 5050 Foundations of Educational Research Methodology 3 hours
  CMHT 5200 Or
EPSY 5210 Or
JOUR 5260 Or
DCAS 5251

Mixed Methods Research For Consumer Markets
Educational Statistics
Qualitative Research
Quantitative Research Fundamentals in Digital Communication
(or other Approved Research Methodology Course)

3 hours
  HMGT 5950 Or
HMGT 5920
Master’s Thesis
Problem in Lieu of Thesis
6 hours
3 hours
Select 12-18 hours:
  HMGT 5250 Restaurant Development 3 hours
  HMGT 5280 Hotel and Restaurant Operations 3 hours
  HMGT 5520 Global Tourism 3 hours
  HMGT 5585 SMART Destinations 3 hours
  HMGT 5630 Advanced Convention and Event Mgmt. 3 hours
  HMGT 5860 Strategic Management in HM 3 hours
  HMGT 5500* Technology & Innovation in Hospitality, Event, and Tourism 3 hours
  EDEM 5600* Sustainability in the Event Industry. 3 hours
  HMGT 5820* Facilities, Equip. Layout & Design 3 hours
  CMHT 5440 Consumer Theory 3 hours
  CMHT 5550 Promotional Strategies 3 hours
  CMHT 5700 Service Excellence 3 hours
  CMHT 5770 Digital Strategies & Consumer Insight 3 hours
  CMHT 5870 Customer relationship management analytics 3 hours
  HMGT 5790 Field Experience (only with permission of advisor) 3 hours
  HMGT 5900-5910 Special Problems (only with permission of advisor) 3 hours
Electives: Up to 6 hours can be taken outside of Hospitality Management.