Hospitality and Tourism Management, MSHTM
Requirements
The Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management degree requires successful completion of 30 credit hours of graduate-level course work, including five core courses, one or more of the hospitality department's graduate seminars, three 400-level electives, and a graduate thesis or master's project, for a total of 10 graduate-level courses. The 30 credit hours do not include any prerequisite courses that may be required as a condition of admission. A minimum grade of B- is required as well as a minimum 3.0 gpa.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Core Courses | ||
HOSM 400 | ISSUES/TRENDS IN THE HOSPITALITY MANAGMENT INDUSTRY | 3 |
HOSM 410 | APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT | 3 |
HOSM 420 | MANAGEMENT THEORY & PRACTICE IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT | 3 |
HOSM 430 | HOSPITALITY OPERATIONS ANALYSIS | 3 |
HOSM 440 | ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, MULTICULTURALISM, & CULTURAL DIVERSITY | 3 |
Electives | ||
Three 400-level HOSM courses chosen in consultation with the graduate advisor | 9 | |
Seminars | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
GRADUATE SEMINAR IN FOOD SERVICE | ||
GRADUATE SEMINAR IN LODGING | ||
GRADUATE SEMINAR IN MEETINGS & EVENT MANAGEMENT | ||
HOSM 499 | MASTERS PROJECT | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 30 |
A student who has not completed a final capstone project must maintain continued registration during the following fall and spring semesters until completion of the project by registering for the appropriate zero-credit course HOSM 499Y, Students will be allowed to enroll in the "Y" course up to two times to allow for time to complete the capstone course.
The degree map is a general guide suggesting courses to complete each term on the academic pathway to your degree. It is based on the most current scheduling information from your academic program. The program’s degree map is reviewed annually and updated as schedules change (although you retain the same course requirements as long as you are continuously enrolled in your degree program).
Always work closely with your academic advisor to understand curriculum requirements and scheduling, as each student’s academic plan can look slightly different. No more than two grades of C may be applied toward the 30 hours used for the degree. A graduate course can only be repeated once; no more than two courses can be repeated. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to successfully complete the degree requirement.
Year 1 | |||
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Fall | Credit Hours | Spring | Credit Hours |
HOSM 400 | 3 | HOSM 420 | 3 |
HOSM 430 | 3 | HOSM 450 | 3 |
HOSM 440 | 3 | HOSM Elective | 3 |
9 | 9 | ||
Year 2 | |||
Fall | Credit Hours | Spring | Credit Hours |
HOSM 410 | 3 | HOSM 499 | 3 |
HOSM 460 or HOSM ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
HOSM 470 or HOSM ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
9 | 3 | ||
Total Credit Hours 30 |
The degree map is a general guide suggesting courses to complete each term on the academic pathway to your degree. It is based on the most current scheduling information from your academic program. The program’s degree map is reviewed annually and updated as schedules change (although you retain the same course requirements as long as you are continuously enrolled in your degree program).
Always work closely with your academic advisor to understand curriculum requirements and scheduling, as each student’s academic plan can look slightly different. No more than two grades of C may be applied toward the 30 hours used for the degree. A graduate course can only be repeated once; no more than two courses can be repeated. A minimum GPA OF 3.0 is required to successfully complete the degree requirements.
Year 1 | |||
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Fall | Credit Hours | Spring | Credit Hours |
HOSM 400 | 3 | HOSM 420 | 3 |
HOSM 430 | 3 | HOSM 450 (or HOSM Elective) | 3 |
6 | 6 | ||
Year 2 | |||
Fall | Credit Hours | Spring | Credit Hours |
HOSM 440 | 3 | HOSM 410 | 3 |
HOSM 460 (or HOSM 470 or HOSM Elective) | 3 | HOSM 450 (or HOSM Elective) | 3 |
6 | 6 | ||
Year 3 | |||
Fall | Credit Hours | ||
HOSM 499 | 3 | ||
HOSM Elective 3 | 3 | ||
6 | |||
Total Credit Hours 30 |