Hospitality Management (MS)

The Hospitality Management Master of Science degree program provides students the skills and experiences needed to advance their careers in hospitality leadership positions. The field of hospitality is evolving — in order to meet the paradigm shifts in the service industry, professionals need contemporary training to maintain a competitive advantage. Students also have the opportunity to focus their field of study on becoming a hospitality educator or by advancing their career as a hospitality leader. Through the university’s relationship with the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI), students are able to apply the program knowledge to a wide array of industry-relevant professional certifications upon completion of their master’s degree.

Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:

• Demonstrate advanced communication and presentation skills.
• Differentiate cultural norms in global and domestic business interactions to effectively lead teams.
• Critically analyze and critique research, financial performance and strategic plans.
• Formulate ethical strategies to mitigate operational challenges within the hospitality industry.