College of Education, Health and Human Services
Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management
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Course Delivery
100% online
Total Credits
30
Approximate Program Cost
$16,100
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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.
Students will develop critical analysis skills, 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
Program Structure
- 30 minimum credits
- 11 courses
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
- Fodo 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.
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for unconditional admission
- Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale for unconditional admission
- 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) by earning one of the following:
- Minimum 550 TOEFL PBT score (paper-based version)
- Minimum 79 TOEFL IBT score (Internet-based version)
- Minimum 77 MELAB score
- Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
- Minimum 58 PTE score
- Minimum 110 Duolingo English Test score
For more information about graduate admissions, please visit the Graduate Studies admission website. For more information on international admission, visit the Office of Global Education’s admission website.
Important Dates
Courses
Courses for the online MS in Hospitality and Tourism Management frame a range of topics including, but not limited to, hospitality marketing, leadership and managerial assessment, international marketing, global issues in tourism trade, and tourism development. The program does culminate in a capstone project.
Tuition and Fees
| Ohio Residents | Out of State/International* | ||||
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Program Cost | Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Program Cost |
| $536 | $1,608 | Approximate Cost: $16,100 | $546 | $1,638 | Approximate Cost: $16,400 |
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 the One Stop for Student Services 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.
*Out-of-state/International tuition includes a surcharge of $10 per credit hour for all students enrolled in an online program.