Hospitality and Tourism Management
The online Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management at Kent State University prepares professionals for leadership roles in the global hospitality and tourism sectors. Covering advanced topics in hotel management, tourism development, and event planning, this program fosters strategic thinking and industry expertise. Graduates are ready to tackle challenges and drive innovation in various hospitality and tourism environments worldwide.
Hospitality and Tourism Management Master’s Degree Program Overview
The Master of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management provides an integrated hospitality and tourism education with an emphasis on regional, national and global implications of the field. The curriculum combines specialty classes in hospitality and business management, preparing graduates for well-compensated positions as managers in restaurants, hotels, conference centers, country clubs and other hospitality venues.
Dual Degree - MBA/MS Hospitality and Tourism Management
Students can complete a dual degree program with the M.B.A. degree in Business Administration and the M.S. degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management. A separate application must be submitted for each program.
The dual M.B.A./M.S. degree prepares students for responsible leadership positions. It provides an integrated hospitality and tourism education emphasizing regional, national, and global implications.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Critically analyze and discuss managerial problems and issues related to tourism and hospitality.
- Discuss and evaluate the social/economic, global/multicultural, operational and environmental issues facing hospitality and tourism management.
- Formulate professional attitudes and opinions related to the hospitality and tourism industry.
- Use, interpret and report industry data.
- Disseminate professional vision in a hospitality and tourism setting.
What is a Master’s in Hospitality and Tourism Management?
The Master of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management provides an integrated hospitality and tourism education with an emphasis on regional, national and global implications of the field. The curriculum combines specialty classes in hospitality and business management, preparing graduates for well-compensated positions as managers in restaurants, hotels, conference centers, country clubs, and other hospitality venues.
What can I do with a Master’s in Hospitality and Tourism Management?
Examples of possible careers include:
- Business teachers, postsecondary
- First-line supervisors of gambling service workers
- Food service managers
- Gambling managers
- Lodging managers
- Meeting, convention, and event planners
- Personal service managers
What will I learn in Kent State’s Master’s in Hospitality and Tourism Management program?
Students will develop critical analysis skills, and research abilities, and understand advanced hospitality and tourism issues. Graduates will be prepared to successfully secure management positions of leadership in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Topics covered:
- Hotel Management
- Club Management
- Tourism Management
- Tourism Development
- Park Management
- Event Management
- Food and Beverage Management
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Critically analyze and discuss managerial problems and issues related to tourism and hospitality.
- Discuss and evaluate the social/economic, global/multicultural, operational, and environmental issues facing hospitality and tourism management.
- Formulate professional attitudes and opinions related to the hospitality and tourism industry.
- Use, interpret and report industry data.
- Disseminate professional vision in a hospitality and tourism setting.
Hospitality and Tourism Management Master’s Degree Program Admissions Requirements
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
- Official transcript(s)
- Résumé
- Work experience in hospitality or tourism is preferred.
- Goal statement describing professional and research goals
- Three letters of recommendation
- English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
- Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
- Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
- Minimum 58 PTE score
- Minimum 110 DET score
1International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.
Important Dates
Program Courses
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| HTM 53025 | HOSPITALITY MARKETING | 3 |
| HTM 55047 | GLOBAL ISSUES OF TOURISM TRADE | 3 |
| HTM 56000 | TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATIONAL TRAVEL | 3 |
| HTM 63022 | CURRENT ISSUES IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| HTM 63091 | RESEARCH SEMINAR | 1 |
| HTM 65041 | TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY REVIEW | 3 |
| MGMT 64158 | LEADERSHIP | 2-3 |
| MKTG 65051 | MARKETING MANAGEMENT | |
| MKTG 65054 | INTERNATIONAL MARKETING | |
| RMS 65510 | STATISTICS I FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | 3 |
| RMS 65511 | RESEARCH IN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | 3 |
| Culminating Experience | ||
| HTM 51092 | HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM | 3 |
| HTM 64099 | HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT CAPSTONE | 3 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 30 | |
Graduation Requirements
| Minimum Major GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
|---|---|
| - | 3.000 |
- No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
- Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
Hospitality and Tourism Management Master’s Degree Program Tuition and Fees
Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
| $594.78 | $1,784.34 | $17,800 part-time1 $13,100 full-time2 |
Non-Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
| $604.78 | $1,814.34 | $18,100 part-time3 $13,400 full-time4 |
1The $594.78 per-credit-hour tuition rate applies to part-time Ohio resident graduate students taking fewer that 11 credit hours per semester.
2The flat-rate semester fee of $6,528.50 applies to full-time Ohio resident graduate students taking between 11-18 credit hours per semester. This program was calculated at students taking 15 credits for 2 semesters.
3The $604.78 per-credit-hour tuition rate applies to part-time non-Ohio resident graduate students enrolled in a fully online degree program and taking fewer than 11 credit hours per semester, PLUS a surcharge of $10 per credit hour.
4The flat-rate semester fee of $6,528.50 applies to full-time non-Ohio resident graduate students enrolled in a fully online degree program and taking between 11-18 credit hours, PLUS a surcharge of $10 per credit hour of actual credits taken each semester (between 11-18 semester credits or $110-$180). This program was calculated at being completed in 2 semesters plus the surcharge. ($150 x 2).
An additional Distance Learning fee for all students enrolled in a distance learning course is $15 per credit hour. Program tuition and costs are estimated and subject to change.
Actual tuition costs may vary based on a student’s chosen academic plan. For a complete listing of tuition rates for approved online programs, please contact Kent State’s Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center at 330-672-6000 or via our website Contact Us link.
The total program costs are estimates and are not final or binding. Program costs are based on standard fees, but fees may vary based on the actual classes taken. Kent State University disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance upon these program cost estimates by any person. Program costs are subject to change without notice.
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Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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