Students will gain specific managerial mastery to prepare them to work on the business side of a multibillion-dollar international industry. Courses are focused on finance, human resources, marketing, law, globalization and competitive methods for multinational companies and leadership. The MS provides the foundation need to pursue jobs in hotel management, casinos, restaurants, travel, entertainment and events, etc. Graduates of The Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management are sought-after for their high-quality and relevant education..

Mega and large-scale events are becoming more common, with attendance at programs growing on average 22% in the last ten years. Larger events are inherently more complicated, requiring additional security and facility concerns, as well as presenting greater budgetary and marketing pressures. Such considerations are not typically addressed in most event management educational programs but are the specific focus of this master’s program.

Graduate students interested in conducting research in hospitality and tourism management research during graduate and post-graduate studies can choose the thesis track of the Master of Science in Hospitality Management. This 33-credit program includes a three-credit thesis course and a three-credit elective. Research is typically conducted in the areas of hotel management, cruise management, tourism management and food and beverage management.

You will learn to bridge the gap between development and real estate to accomplish a company’s expansion goals and will be prepared to become an integral part of teams focused on research, analysis, site selection, and development.