Master of Science in Management - Hospitality & Event Management

The Master of Science in Management program with a concentration in Hospitality & Event Management provides a comprehensive understanding of both industries. The curriculum is designed to equip students with specialized skills that are highly sought after by employers. Through an experiential approach, including guest speakers, real-world case studies, and client-based projects, students will gain practical knowledge. This program is ideal for those looking to advance their careers in existing organizations or start their own businesses within the hospitality and event sectors.

Curriculum

The curriculum for Hospitality & Event Management is delivered through a mix of case studies, group projects, coursework, simulations, and guest speakers. A total of 36 credits are required, with up to 6 potentially waived based on prior academic work. The program includes 21 core credits (7 courses) with a choice of an internship or research project capstone, 9 concentration credits (3 courses), and 6 elective credits.

1. Core Courses
   • Financial ManagementMGMT704
   • Global LeadershipMGMT700
   • Strategic Information ManagementMGMT703
   • Strategic MarketingMGMT745
   • Organizational TheoryMGMT705
   • Operations StrategyMGMT707
2. Capstone Options
   • Internship CapstoneMGMT799
   • Research Project CapstoneMGMT798
3. Concentration Courses
   • Policy & Brand Management in HospitalityMGMT756
   • Hosp & Event Law, Ethics, & Risk MgmtMGMT757
   • Service Quality ManagementMGMT758

Careers

Employment in hospitality-related fields is projected to grow significantly. This program prepares graduates for a variety of roles within the industry.

• Hotel and Resort Management
• Conference Services Manager
• Catering Manager
• Restaurant Manager
• Tourism and Event Management
• Casino Management
• Corporate Event Manager
• Events Sales Manager