Program Overview

Master of Science - Hotel Administration and Master of Science - Management Information Systems

About

The dual Master of Science in Management Information Systems and Master of Science in Hotel Administration (MIS/HOA) degree is designed for those who seek career opportunities in the information technology sector of the hospitality industry. The 48-credit dual degree is offered jointly by between the UNLV College of Business and the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality.

The program provides students with the needed skills, knowledge, and tools to become visionary leaders in the application of advanced information technology practices to the hospitality industry. The 24-credit core MIS program is designed to advance the student’s knowledge and practice of information technology. The 24-credit M.S. in Hotel Administration provides the student with a concentration in the hospitality field. The dual MIS/MS-HOA program also takes advantage of the natural learning environment found in Las Vegas — the gaming and entertainment capital of the world. Graduates of the program will receive dual degrees: an MS/MIS and a M.S. in Hotel Administration. Students should expect that the dual MIS/HOA degree program will take approximately three years (six semesters) to complete.

MS HOA/MS MIS Admission Process

The dual Master of Science in Hotel Administration and Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MS HOA/MS MIS) degree is designed for those who seek career opportunities in the technology sector of the hospitality industry.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Admit: July 15 (International Students, May 1)
• Spring Admit: November 15 (International Students, October 1)

Available Options

• Professional Paper Track
• Thesis Track

Accreditation

For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.

Learning Outcomes

• Recognize and evaluate ethical, legal, and regulatory dimensions of business decisions.
• Communicate effectively business ideas and analyses in writing.
• Communicate effectively business ideas and analyses in oral presentation.
• Work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Apply business concepts to managerial decision-making within a global or domestic setting.

Career Possibilities

Career Possibilities

Requirements

Dual Degree: Master of Science - Hotel Administration & Master of Science - Management Information Systems

Plan Description

The William F. Harrah College of Hospitality and the Lee School of Business MIS department, offer a Master of Science – Hotel Administration and Master of Science – Management Information Systems (MS HOA / MS MIS) dual degree program. It is designed for students who seek careers and leadership opportunities in the hospitality industry with a focus on information technology and management information systems. The program provides students with the skills, knowledge, and tools needed to become visionary and creative leaders in information technology in the hospitality industry.

The program includes 48-credits and the student will receive both, an MS HOA and an MS MIS degree. The MS MIS degree (24 credits) helps students develop critical skills in information technology systems analysis and design. The MS HOA degree (24 credits) helps students acquire knowledge specific to the management of hospitality operations. HOA courses are accepted as credits of elective towards the MS MIS degree and MIS courses are accepted as credits of elective towards the HOA degree. This program will take at least three years (six semesters) to complete. The completion of a professional paper is included in the credit total.

Plan Admission Requirements

• Application Deadlines:
  • Fall Admit: July 15 (International Students, May 1)
  • Spring Admit: November 15 (International Students, October 1)
• Graduate College Admission Requirements:
  1. Completed application in the Application Portal and non-refundable application fee.
  2. Bachelor's Degree – You must hold a four-year baccalaureate from a regionally accredited institution or an approved equivalent.
  3. Grade Point Average – You must have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.75 (4.00=A) for the bachelor's degree or a minimum 3.00 (4.00=A) for the last two years (60 semester credits).
  4. All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript from each postsecondary institution attended, showing all degrees and coursework, the dates awarded, and grades received. Official transcripts required upon admission.
• Department Admission Requirements:
  • The admission requirements for the dual degree are the same as those stated under the MS MIS and MS HOA programs. Dual MS MIS applicants may take the GRE or the GMAT. All dual degree program applicants are required to show that they have at least one year of full-time management/supervisory experience or three years of cumulative full-time front-line experience in the hospitality industry.

Plan Requirements

• Subplan 1: Professional Track
• Subplan 2: Thesis

Subplan 1 Requirements: Professional Track

• Total Credits Required: 48
• Course Requirements:
  • Total Credits Required for the Hotel Administration M.S.: 24
    • Required Courses – Credits: 18
      • HOA 701 - The Hospitality Industry
      • HOA 734 - Research Methods for the Hospitality Industry
      • HOA 745 - Human Dynamics and Organizational Leadership
      • HOA 746 - Contemporary Marketing Practices in Hospitality
      • HOA 752 - Legal and Ethical Human Resources Management
      • HOA 753 - Financial Management
    • Elective Course – Credits: 3
      • Students must complete an additional 3 credits of HOA graduate-level courses (500, 600, or 700).
    • Culminating Experience – Credits: 3
      • HOA 786 - Culminating Experience
  • Total Credits Required for the Management Information Systems M.S.: 24
    • Required Courses – Credits: 18
      • MIS 744 - Information Systems Strategy
      • MIS 746 - Information Systems Project Management
      • MIS 762 - Systems Analysis, Modeling and Design
      • MIS 764 - Technology and Innovation Management
      • MIS 766 - Data Management
      • MIS 781 - Client Project
    • Electives – Credits: 6
      • Complete 6 credits of electives from any 600/700-level course offered by the Lee Business School.
• Degree Requirements:
  1. Completion of a minimum of 24 credits of MS HOA courses and a minimum of 24 credits of MS MIS courses.
  2. A grade point average of at least 3.00 for course work required for the degree.
  3. No grade lower than C is acceptable.
  4. With approval of the MS MIS program graduate coordinator, required MIS courses may be substituted with elective courses to avoid duplication of a student's previous course work and to address the needs of the student's specific career choice.
  5. Students with unsatisfactory progress toward the degree requirements are subject to dismissal. A student with a grade of C or lower in any of the required courses for the degree will be put on probation for one semester. Conditions and deadlines for the removal of probation will be specified. Failure to meet the condition will result in departure from the program. A student with two grades of C or lower will be dropped from the program.
  6. The Hotel Administration portion of the dual degree program requires successful completion of the culminating experience course, which is completed once all core courses have been completed, and requires students to complete an oral presentation of their culminating project.
• Graduation Requirements:
  • Successfully complete the culminating experience course.
  • Students cannot graduate from one portion of the dual degree until the requirements for both are met. Students must apply to graduate from both programs for the same semester.

Subplan 2 Requirements: Thesis

• Total Credits Required: 48
• Course Requirements:
  • Total Credits Required for the Hotel Administration M. S.: 24
    • Required Courses – Credits: 18
      • HOA 701 - The Hospitality Industry
      • HOA 735 - Research Methodology
      • HOA 745 - Human Dynamics and Organizational Leadership
      • HOA 746 - Contemporary Marketing Practices in Hospitality
      • HOA 752 - Legal and Ethical Human Resources Management
      • HOA 753 - Financial Management
    • Thesis - Credits: 6
      • HOA 789R - Thesis
  • Total Credits Required for the Management Information Systems M. S.: 24
    • Required Courses – Credits: 18
      • MIS 744 - Information Systems Strategy
      • MIS 746 - Information Systems Project Management
      • MIS 762 - Systems Analysis, Modeling and Design
      • MIS 764 - Technology and Innovation Management
      • MIS 766 - Data Management
      • MIS 781 - Client Project
    • Electives – Credits: 6
      • Complete 6 credits of electives from any 600/700-level course offered by the Lee Business School.
• Degree Requirements:
  1. Completion of a minimum of 24 credits of MS HOA courses and a minimum of 24 credits of MS MIS courses.
  2. A grade point average of at least 3.00 for course work required for the degree.
  3. No grade lower than C is acceptable.
  4. With approval of the MS MIS program graduate coordinator, required MIS courses may be substituted with elective courses to avoid duplication of a student's previous course work and to address the needs of the student's specific career choice.
  5. Students with unsatisfactory progress toward the degree requirements are subject to dismissal. A student with a grade of C or lower in any of the required courses for the degree will be put on probation for one semester. Conditions and deadlines for the removal of probation will be specified. Failure to meet the condition will result in departure from the program. A student with two grades of C or lower will be dropped from the program.
  6. In consultation with their advisor, a student will organize a thesis committee of at least three departmental members and a fourth member from outside the department, known as the Graduate College Representative. An additional committee member may be added at the student and department's discretion. Please see Graduate College policy for committee appointment guidelines.
• Graduation Requirements:
  • The student must submit and successfully defend their thesis by the posted deadline. The defense must be advertised and is open to the public.
  • After the thesis defense, the student must electronically submit a properly formatted PDF copy of their thesis to the Graduate College for format check. Once the thesis format has been approved by the Graduate College, the student will submit the approved electronic version to the ProQuest. Deadlines for thesis defenses, format check submissions, and final ProQuest submission can be found here.
  • Students cannot graduate from one portion of the dual degree until the requirements for both are met.
  • Students must apply to graduate from both programs for the same semester.

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Contacts

Graduate Coordinator

• Ozgur Ozdemir, Ph.D.
  • Associate Professor
  • Email: ozgur.ozdemir@unlv.edu
  • Phone: 702-895-1544

Degree Contact

• Lee Business School
  • Office of Graduate Student Services
  • Email: gradbusiness@unlv.edu
  • Phone: 702-895-3655
  • Office: WHA-2

Department of Information Systems

• The Department of Information Systems offers undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students to become the business and technology professionals of tomorrow. Our rigorous curriculum and hands-on approach allows our students to establish a foundation for driving change across industries by leveraging data, advancing cybersecurity, and driving transformative innovation through strategy.
  • Website: www.unlv.edu/business/information-systems
  • Phone: 702-895-1544

Lee Business School

• The Lee Business School advances the knowledge and practice of business; develops business leaders; and fosters intellectual and economic vitality through the creation and dissemination of knowledge and outreach.
  • Website: www.unlv.edu/business
  • Phone: 702-895-3655

William F. Harrah College of Hospitality

• The William F. Harrah College of Hospitality is among the highest ranked hospitality management programs in the world. By blending classroom and real-world experience, our students receive a well-rounded and affordable pathway towards a successful career.
  • Website: www.unlv.edu/hospitality
  • Email: hospitality@unlv.edu
  • Phone: 702-895-3641