Graduate Programs

Master of Science in Hospitality & Tourism Management

The global hospitality and tourism industry challenges professionals to maintain a competitive skillset. Build upon your strengths and interests, broaden industry knowledge and sharpen your management strategies. We will incorporate your professional experiences in our interactive learning environment.

The typical Master’s candidate holds an undergraduate degree in hospitality, business management or a related discipline, and works for a leading hospitality organization.

The Master’s program accepts applications every semester. Enjoy the convenience of enrolling full- or part-time with a thesis or non-thesis option, with select online course components. For both options, 27 credit hours of core coursework is required. You must be enrolled in nine credit hours per semester to be considered a full-time student.

  • Thesis Option – 36 credit hours
    Full-time students can complete the program within four semesters.
  • Non-Thesis Option – 39 credit hours
    Full-time students can complete the program within five semesters.

 

Ph.D. in Hospitality Education

Our doctoral program is designed for investigative minds with a passion to explore relevant topics, expound research and become a veritable expert in the field of hospitality and tourism management. Seize the opportunity to publish in leading academic journals and present at research colloquia, while instructing at the college level and completing a dissertation.

We focus on the application of appropriate strategies and will prepare you for a variety of professions, such as a tenure-earning university professor and a hospitality field consultant.

The Ph.D. program accepts applications for the fall semester only. Our program requires 70 credit hours, 24 of core course work, 22 of specialization courses and 24 for your dissertation. You must be enrolled in nine credit hours to be considered a full-time student. Most candidates complete the program in three to seven years.

Reach a new pinnacle in your life-long career quest through this capstone program.