Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Master of Science in Hospitality Business ManagementRochester, USA
DURATION
2 up to 3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 28,442 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* when enrolled for 12-18 credits per semester | $2,370 per credit hour when enrolled in fewer than 12 credits per semester
Key Summary
Introduction
RIT’s hospitality management master’s degree develops business management leaders who successfully create and deliver world-class experiences and services in hospitality and across all industries.
Why Study RIT’s Hospitality Management Master’s Degree
- Complete the degree online or on campus.
- Advance your career in lodging, events, food and beverage, cruise lines, convention and visitors bureaus, and travel technology.
- Develop and deliver world-class experiences in hospitality, tourism, and any industry.
- A cutting-edge curriculum at the forefront of industry trends in technology, analytics, customer experience, and sustainability.
RIT’s master’s in hospitality business management specializes in enhancing analytics and technology skills essential for leadership positions in the hospitality industry. A comprehensive curriculum empowers career changers and working professionals to excel in sales, marketing, revenue management, business strategy, customer experience design and management, sustainability, and data analytics, as well as hotel real estate development and investment. This hospitality management master’s degree offers you a transformative experience that propels your career to new heights, granting you a competitive edge and unlocking exciting opportunities in the ever-evolving hospitality sector.
RIT’s Hospitality Management Master’s Degree: Study Online or On-Campus
Recognized by Forbes, Travel Weekly, Nation’s Restaurant News, and Corporate Travel magazines, RIT’s master’s in hospitality management enables you to build upon your previous coursework and skills in management, hospitality, tourism, and retail with a focus on a range of areas, including accounting, business analytics, entrepreneurship, finance, human resources, management, marketing, and supply chain management. This versatility unlocks abundant job opportunities, enabling you to pursue diverse career paths beyond the hospitality industry. The program is available online and on-campus.
Additional Information
Online Degree Information
This online program is designed to be done part-time, taking one or two classes per term. The program is 10 classes (or 30 credits) to completion. The average time to earn the degree is 2.5 to 3 years. The 6 core courses will be offered asynchronously. The 4 elective courses could be synchronous or asynchronous, depending on the student's choice. For specific details about the delivery format and learning experience, contact the Program Contact listed on this page. RIT does not offer student visas for online study.
Online Study Restrictions for Some International Students
Certain countries are subject to comprehensive embargoes under US Export Controls, which prohibit virtually ALL exports, imports, and other transactions without a license or other US Government authorization. Learners from the Crimea region of Ukraine, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria may not register for RIT online courses. Nor may individuals be on the United States Treasury Department’s list of Specially Designated Nationals or the United States Commerce Department’s Table of Deny Orders. By registering for RIT online courses, you represent and warrant that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any such country or on any such list.
Online Study Restrictions for Some International Students
Certain countries are subject to comprehensive embargoes under US Export Controls, which prohibit virtually ALL exports, imports, and other transactions without a license or other US Government authorization. Learners from the Crimea region of Ukraine, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria may not register for RIT online courses. Nor may individuals be on the United States Treasury Department’s list of Specially Designated Nationals or the United States Commerce Department’s Table of Deny Orders. By registering for RIT online courses, you represent and warrant that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any such country or on any such list.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
An RIT graduate degree is an investment with lifelong returns.
You’ll earn a highly marketable credential that will boost your skillset, enhance your expertise, and make you even more competitive for employment.
Funding Sources
A combination of sources can help fund your graduate degree.
RIT Scholarships
RIT offers partial graduate tuition scholarships based on merit. These scholarships reduce the tuition you pay. They do not have to be paid back.
Employment
The money you earn while working on a co-op, as a graduate assistant, or through on-campus employment can help cover your tuition, fees, and expenses while completing your degree.
Loans
U.S. students and eligible non-citizens may be offered federal loans to finance their education. All students can apply for private Alternative Educational Loans.
Other Sources
Employer benefits, outside scholarships, and external grants are a few other sources that can help fund your graduate education.
RIT Offers Graduate Scholarships
Graduate Tuition Scholarships
- Typically, 10-40% tuition scholarship range. The amount of scholarship offered varies by student and department.
- Offered to top candidates in recognition of academic excellence and outstanding admission credentials.
- Those offered a graduate scholarship will receive a scholarship letter in their admissions portal at the time they are notified of their acceptance.
- Students pursuing degrees in designated online programs that pay the online tuition rate are not considered for this scholarship.
OR
RIT Master Plan
- A 45% Graduate tuition scholarship
- Offered to students who graduate with at least a bachelor's degree from RIT after December 2019.
- Students in a Combined Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's program are not considered for this scholarship.
OR
RIT Master Up NY
- A 30% Graduate tuition scholarship
- Offered to New York State residents with a bachelor's degree or anyone who graduates with at least a bachelor's degree from a college or university in New York State.
- Students pursuing degrees in designated online programs that pay the online tuition rate and students in a Combined
- Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's programs are not considered for this scholarship.
Curriculum
Hospitality Business Management, MS degree, typical course sequence
First Year
- HSPT-735 Hospitality and Tourism Customer Experience and Engagement 3
- HSPT-745 Advanced Lodging Operations 3
- HSPT-755 Advanced Food and Beverage Business Management 3
- HSPT-760 Hospitality Asset Management 3
- HSPT-780 Hospitality Analytics 3
- HSPT-797 Capstone Project in Hospitality and Tourism 3
Graduate Level Business Course* 12
Total Semester Credit Hours: 30* Graduate Level Business Course will be approved by the program director.
Note for online students
The frequency of required and elective course offerings in the online program will vary, semester by semester, and will not always match the information presented here. Online students are advised to seek guidance from the listed program contact when developing their individual program course schedule.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Typical Job Titles
- Business Development
- Customer Experience Director
- Director of Operations
- Events Manager
- Executive Conference Manager
- Food and Beverage Manager
- General Manager
- Group Sales Manager
- Guest Services Supervisor
- Guest Relations Manager
- Hospitality Specialist/Consultant
- Hotel Asset Manager
- Hotel/Travel/Food Columnist/Journalist/Blogger
- Sales and Event Manager
- Vacation Planner
- Wine/Spirits Business Manager
Hospitality Business Management Careers
Graduates of RIT's Master of Science in Hospitality Business Management are prepared for outstanding career opportunities in a range of positions within hospitality and across all industries. Our alumni are employed at diverse firms such as Amazon, D3, Hello!, Hyatt Regency, Marriott, and more. Our Hospitality Advisory Board helps students prepare for their careers by ensuring the curriculum is continuously updated to meet employers' needs while providing networking and mentorship opportunities.