The Master of Science degree in Hospitality Business Management is available only under Plan B (without thesis). The program contains a core of functional courses in hospitality business and related disciplines. Curriculum flexibility encourages the design of individualized programs of study which meet the specific professional needs of each student. Graduates of this program seek employment opportunities in corporate-level positions within hospitality companies, consulting firms, or other service organizations. The student must discuss the planned program with The School's Graduate Programs Coordinator before enrolling in the program.
Admission
To be considered for admission to the Master of Science degree in Hospitality Business Management an applicant must:
- submit scores on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
- have official transcripts of all previous academic work sent to The School of Hospitality Business Graduate Programs Coordinator.
In addition to prior academic preparation, the applicant’s scores GMAT or GRE scores, and the undergraduate grade-point average will be considered in the admissions decision. Applicants must also have completed at least one year of professional work experience. Students with limited academic preparation in the hospitality field may be required to complete collateral courses which will serve as prerequisites for required courses. These courses will not count towards requirements for the degree.
In addition to meeting the requirements of the university and The Eli Broad College of Business and The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management, students must meet the requirements specified below.
Requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Hospitality Business Management
The program is available under Plan B (without thesis). A total of 36 credits are required for the degree. The student’s program of study must be approved by the graduate program coordinator.
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All of the following courses (24 credits): |
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CEP |
822 |
Approaches to Educational Research |
3 |
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HB |
807 |
Workforce Management in the Hospitality Industry |
3 |
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HB |
837 |
Hospitality Information Technology |
3 |
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HB |
847 |
Hospitality Business Law |
3 |
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HB |
882 |
Financial Management in the Hospitality Industry |
3 |
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HB |
885 |
Hospitality Business Research |
3 |
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HB |
886 |
Marketing in the Hospitality Industry |
3 |
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SCM |
800 |
Supply Chain Management |
3 |
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Complete 9 credits of focused elective courses as approved by the Graduate Programs Coordinator. These courses are based on the specific academic interests of the student. Course work is typically selected from the following disciplines: hospitality business; management; marketing; supply chain management; communications; advertising; labor and industrial relations; community, agriculture, recreation and resource studies; or other disciplines. Students must meet the prerequisites for all elective courses. |
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Complete 3 credits of hospitality business field study course work focusing on a project related to the student’s major approved by the student’s academic advisor. |
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Pass a final written comprehensive examination or evaluation. |
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Academic Standards
To remain in the program and earn a Master of Science degree in Hospitality Business Management, a student must:
- Maintain a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 each semester.
- Maintain a cumulative minimum grade-point average of 3.0.