MBA/MS Degree
Our Mission
Graduates of the MBA/MS Hospitality Management Program will demonstrate:
- Efficient management of human, material, technological, and financial resources
- Ability to recognize emerging trends and implement strategies to accommodate change
- Analytical decision-making
- Application of research methods and findings
- Leadership and administration in foodservice and hospitality operations
Our Philosophy
Graduate study in the Department of Hospitality Management prepares graduates for management and academic careers in hospitality administration. Flexibility in planning the program of study allows students to meet personal and professional objectives. Supportive faculty and peer relationships foster an environment where students gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence for leadership positions in their chosen field.
Course Requirements (54 hours):
30 hours in Business Administration
Research:
- Economic analysis for business
- Foundations of accounting and finance
- Operations and supply chain management
- Behavioral management theory
- Marketing concepts and research
- Management accounting/business problem solving
- Corporate finance
- Managing the triple bottom line business
- Professional ethics
- Business capstone
24 hours in Hospitality Management
Research:
- Foodservice and hospitality management
- Revenue management and cost controls for hospitality
- Seminar in foodservice and hospitality management
- Hospitality strategic management
- Research methods in FSHS
- Psychological research design and analysis
- Advanced lodging management
- Advanced food production management
- Advanced event management
- Administration of hospitality organizations and human resources
- Tourism destination development
- Hospitality law
Final Examination
- A final examination is required. Please check with the department for more information.
