Master's degree · Hospitality and tourism
Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism
A professional program that prepares you for advanced careers in the global hospitality and tourism industry.
- Credits
- 36 credits
- Length
- 16 months
- Cost per credit hour
- $650.00
- Modality
- Online or on campus
- Taught in
- English or Spanish
Completing a course or program in a language other than English may reduce employability where English is required.
About the program
Students best suited for the program are career-directed individuals with previous management experience and a global perspective. Graduates often seek mid to upper-level management positions.
The program provides a comprehensive study of the many facets of international hospitality and tourism management, with thorough training in the major functional areas of multinational organizations and a broad knowledge base focused on practice.
Tourism, because of its global character, is constantly evolving, so the program emphasizes strategy, innovation and consumer relations.
Program learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
International Strategic Management and Organizational Design
Design and formulate global strategies and effective organizational structures for tourism and hospitality firms, integrating planning tools and technological innovation models, in order to optimize operational efficiency and competitiveness in volatile international markets.
Executive Leadership, Negotiation, and Talent Management
Create and manage motivational leadership, advanced negotiation, and human capital strategies aligned with organizational goals, promoting inclusion, diversity, and teamwork frameworks to enhance performance and institutional culture.
Financial Engineering and Franchise Model Management
Evaluate and diagnose complex financial problems and operating schemes within the hospitality franchise system, applying quantitative tools, value-creation models, and legal criteria to support corporate decision-making and mitigate agency risks.
Market Intelligence, Destination Planning, and Event Management
Design and structure strategic marketing plans and comprehensive management projects for events and sustainable tourism destinations, by analyzing consumer behavior and market segmentation, in order to position brands and measure their socioeconomic impact through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Corporate Governance, Sector Ethics, and Global Sustainability
Evaluate and propose ethical decision-making frameworks, compliance conduct guidelines, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices tailored to hospitality in order to resolve corporate dilemmas and safeguard corporate reputation.
Program of study
12 courses, 36 credit hours in total.
Tuition for this program: 36 credits at $650 per credit hour, $23,400 before fees, scholarships and transfer credit.
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