Master's Degree Program

Master of Business in Hospitality and Tourism Management

A specialized graduate program designed to prepare professionals for leadership and management roles in the global hospitality, tourism, travel, and service industries. The program integrates advanced business management principles with hospitality operations, tourism development, customer experience management, strategic planning, sustainable tourism, marketing, and service innovation.

Degree Awarded

Master of Business Administration in Hospitality and Tourism Management

Total Program Cost

US$ 5,940

Total Credits

36 Credit Hours

Traditional Learning

18 Months

Fast-Track Learning

9–12 Months

Course Credit

3 Credit Hours

Total Program Cost

US$ 5,940

Program Overview

Lead the Global Hospitality & Tourism Industry

Integrate advanced business management principles with hospitality operations, tourism development, customer experience management, strategic planning, sustainable tourism, marketing, and service innovation.

The Master of Business in Hospitality and Tourism Management is a specialized graduate program designed to prepare professionals for leadership and management roles in the global hospitality, tourism, travel, and service industries. The program integrates advanced business management principles with hospitality operations, tourism development, customer experience management, strategic planning, sustainable tourism, marketing, and service innovation.

Students examine hospitality leadership, tourism economics, destination management, hotel and resort operations, event management, revenue management, digital transformation, and global tourism trends. The curriculum emphasizes strategic decision-making, service excellence, cultural awareness, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and the development of competitive hospitality and tourism enterprises.

Graduates develop advanced competencies in hospitality administration, tourism strategy, organizational leadership, marketing, operations management, and business development, preparing them for careers in hotels, resorts, airlines, tourism organizations, event management companies, government tourism agencies, consulting firms, international organizations, and doctoral-level study.

Degree Awarded

Master of Business Administration in Hospitality and Tourism Management

Program Length

18 Months — Traditional Learning Track
9–12 Months — Fast-Track Learning Program

Course Credit

3 Credit Hours per Course

Program Cost

US$ 5,940
Exclusive of applicable University administrative fees

Curriculum

Required Courses

The Master of Business in Hospitality and Tourism Management requires 36 total credits.

Course No. Course Title Credits
HTM 6000 Foundations of Hospitality and Tourism Management 3
HTM 6010 Strategic Management in Hospitality and Tourism 3
HTM 6020 Hospitality Operations and Service Management 3
HTM 6030 Tourism Planning and Destination Management 3
HTM 6040 Hospitality Marketing and Customer Experience Management 3
HTM 6050 Financial Management for Hospitality and Tourism Organizations 3
HTM 6060 Sustainable Tourism Development and Environmental Management 3
HTM 6070 Research Methods and Analytics in Hospitality and Tourism 3
HTM 6080 Event Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship 3
HTM 6090 Global Hospitality Leadership and Tourism Strategy 3
HTM 6100 Master's Thesis 6
Total Credits 36
Curriculum Details

Course Descriptions

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HTM 6000 – Foundations of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Introduces the principles, concepts, and management practices of the hospitality and tourism industries. Students examine industry structures, service operations, tourism trends, and the role of hospitality organizations in economic and social development.

HTM 6010 – Strategic Management in Hospitality and Tourism

Explores strategic planning, competitive analysis, organizational leadership, innovation, and decision-making approaches for managing hospitality and tourism organizations in dynamic global markets.

HTM 6020 – Hospitality Operations and Service Management

Examines operational management of hotels, resorts, restaurants, and service organizations. Topics include service quality, operational efficiency, workforce management, customer satisfaction, and performance improvement.

HTM 6030 – Tourism Planning and Destination Management

Focuses on tourism development, destination planning, visitor management, tourism policy, cultural resources, and strategies for developing competitive and sustainable tourism destinations.

HTM 6040 – Hospitality Marketing and Customer Experience Management

Analyzes hospitality marketing strategies, branding, customer relationship management, digital marketing, guest experience design, and approaches for building customer loyalty.

HTM 6050 – Financial Management for Hospitality and Tourism Organizations

Provides advanced knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, revenue management, cost control, investment analysis, and financial decision-making within hospitality and tourism enterprises.

HTM 6060 – Sustainable Tourism Development and Environmental Management

Examines sustainable tourism principles, environmental responsibility, community-based tourism, resource conservation, and strategies for balancing tourism growth with social and environmental sustainability.

HTM 6070 – Research Methods and Analytics in Hospitality and Tourism

Develops research skills in hospitality and tourism analysis, including data collection, statistical methods, market research, performance measurement, and evidence-based decision-making.

HTM 6080 – Event Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship

Explores event planning, tourism entrepreneurship, hospitality innovation, business development, creative service solutions, and strategies for developing new tourism and hospitality ventures.

HTM 6090 – Global Hospitality Leadership and Tourism Strategy

Examines international hospitality trends, cross-cultural management, global tourism markets, executive leadership, and strategic approaches for managing hospitality organizations worldwide.

HTM 6100 – Master's Thesis

Students complete an original research thesis addressing a significant issue in hospitality or tourism management. Under faculty supervision, students conduct research, analyze industry challenges, and develop evidence-based recommendations for improving hospitality and tourism practices.

Career Pathways

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for management, leadership, consulting, and entrepreneurial roles in hospitality and tourism industries.

Hotel General Manager
Hospitality Operations Manager
Tourism Development Manager
Resort Manager
Destination Management Specialist
Tourism Policy Analyst
Hospitality Marketing Manager
Event Management Director
Revenue Management Specialist
Travel Industry Manager
Customer Experience Manager
Hospitality Consultant
Tourism Entrepreneur
Food and Beverage Manager
Conference and Convention Manager
Airline and Travel Services Manager
Sustainable Tourism Specialist
Hospitality Executive
Where Graduates Work

Employment Sectors

Graduates may pursue employment in hotels and resorts, tourism organizations, travel agencies and tour operators, airlines and transportation companies, cruise and recreation industries, event management companies, convention and exhibition centers, government tourism agencies, destination management organizations, hospitality consulting firms, restaurant and food service companies, international tourism organizations, sustainable tourism organizations, luxury hospitality brands, entertainment and leisure industries, real estate and resort development companies, educational institutions, and nonprofit tourism development organizations.

Hotels and Resorts
Tourism Organizations
Travel Agencies and Tour Operators
Airlines and Transportation Companies
Cruise and Recreation Industries
Event Management Companies
Convention and Exhibition Centers
Government Tourism Agencies
Destination Management Organizations
Hospitality Consulting Firms
Restaurant and Food Service Companies
International Tourism Organizations
Sustainable Tourism Organizations
Luxury Hospitality Brands
Entertainment and Leisure Industries
Real Estate and Resort Development Companies
Educational Institutions
Nonprofit Tourism Development Organizations

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