The Masters in Hospitality and Tourism is a professional program designed to prepare students for advanced careers in the global hospitality and tourism industry. Students best suited for the program are career-directed individuals with previous management experience who have a global perspective. Graduates of these programs often seek mid to upper level management. The program provides a comprehensive study of the many facets of international hospitality and tourism management. Students receive thorough training in the major functional areas of multinational organizations. The program provides a broad knowledge base focused on practice that can be applied in many different areas. Tourism, due to its global character, is constantly evolving and as a result the master's program emphasizes strategy, innovation and consumer relations.It demands leaders who possess focused determination to deliver strong ideas that drive operational results without sacrificing quality of care.