Program Overview

Hospitality Management Master's

Program Overview

The 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.

Program Type

• Master of Science (M.S.)

Format

• On Campus
• Online

Estimated Time to Complete

• 1.5-2 years

Credit Hours

• 36

Program Description

Establish yourself as a leader in a high growth global industry at one of the best Hospitality Management programs in the nation. 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.

Marketable Skills

• Advance hospitality knowledge
• Application of appropriate research methods
• Analyze/synthesize information from sources
• Hospitality strategic planning
• Evaluate growth/competitive strategies

Program Highlights

• Examine critical subjects that the industry will face in the future, such as changing demographics of the workforce and consumers, emphasis on technology and quality management, entrepreneurship and restaurant development from concept to operation, impact of tourism on the global economy, legal requirements in lodging and restaurant management, and maximizing human resources and industry profits.
• Courses are taught by experienced faculty members who actively research hotel and restaurant operations, legal and regulatory aspects, profitability, and consumer issues.
• Networking and job opportunities with an active industry board of governors, an extensive annual Hospitality Career Expo, and other professional events.
• Financial assistance and scholarships from national, state, university, and college resources are available to Hospitality Management majors.

Courses

• Global Tourism Systems
• SMART Destination
• Survey of Beverages in the Hospitality Industry (3 hrs)
• International Sustainable Tourism (3 hrs)
• Advanced Convention and Event Management (3 hrs)
• Strategic Management in the Hospitality Industry (3 hrs)

Related Programs

• Event and Tourism Management Graduate Certificate
• Hospitality Management Certificate

Department

• Department of Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management
• College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism

Location

• Chilton Hall, Room 331
• 1155 Union Circle, Denton, Texas

Program Details

• Thesis and Non-thesis options are available to best suit individual learning styles.
• The program prepares students for careers in lodging management, restaurant management, resort management, and tourism management, as well as academic careers in teaching hospitality management.