Master of Science in Hospitality Management

Whether you want to acquire more in-depth industry knowledge or to reinvent yourself in your career, the Master of Science (MS) in Hospitality Management will prepare you to excel, lead, and increase your earning potential in our dynamic industry. As a graduate student with the Hilton College, you can customize your degree plan and focus on an area of specialization such as finance, revenue management, human resources, food & beverage, hotels, events, and more.

The MS program is 36 hours in length and is designed for completion on the UH main campus over two academic years. The degree can also be completed as part of an accelerated plan or on a part-time basis. The degree plan allows students to choose between the Research Track and the Professional Track.

Research Track

Core Courses

• HRMA 6101 Colloquium 1 Credits
• HRMA 6330 Statistical Data Analysis for Hosp. Ind. 3 Credits
• HRMA 7353 Services Management 3 Credits
• HRMA 7369 Hosp. Financial Assets Planning & Management 3 Credits
• HRMA 6382 Methods of Research in Hospitality Management 3 Credits
• HRMA 6190 Research Proposal 1 Credits

Core Total: 14 Credits

Paper Courses

• HRMA 6360 Hospitality Graduate Practicum 3 Credits
• HRMA 6290 Professional Paper I 2 Credits
  or
• HRMA 6599 Thesis I 5 Credits

Research Total: 5 Credits

Support Courses (9 Hours Required)

• HRMA 6309 Legal Issues in the Hospitality Industry 3 Credits
• HRMA 6380 Business Analytics & Comm. 3 Credits
• HRMA 7337 Human Resources Management for Hosp. Ind. 3 Credits
• HRMA 7361 Hospitality Marketing Analysis 3 Credits
• HRMA 7366 Hospitality Management Strategies 3 Credits
• HRMA 7341 Food and Beverage Systems Management 3 Credits
• OPEN 3 Credits

Support Total: 9 Credits

Focus Courses (3 Hours Required)

• HRMA 7334 Pricing and Revenue Management 3 Credits
• HRMA 6343 Beverage Management 3 Credits
• HRMA 6351 Lodging Operations Management 3 Credits
• HRMA 6357 Gaming and Casino Management 3 Credits
• HRMA 6397 Contract Food Service Management 3 Credits

Focus Total: 3 Credits

Elective Courses (Minimum 5 Hours Required)

• HRMA (Specify Electives)

Electives Total: 5 Credits

Hours Required for MS: 36

Professional Track

Core Courses (All Required)

• HRMA 6101 Colloquium 1 Credits
• HRMA 6330 Statistical Data Analysis for Hosp. Ind. 3 Credits
• HRMA 7353 Services Management 3 Credits
• HRMA 7369 Hospitality Financial Assets Planning & Management 3 Credits
• HRMA 6380 Hospitality Business Analytics & Comm. 3 Credits
• HRMA 6360 Hospitality Graduate Practicum 3 Credits

Core Total: 16 Credits

Support Courses (9 Hours Required)

• HRMA 6309 Legal Issues in the Hospitality Industry 3 Credits
• HRMA 7337 Human Resources Mgmt. for Hosp. Ind. 3 Credits
• HRMA 7361 Hospitality Marketing Analysis 3 Credits
• HRMA 7366 Hospitality Management Strategies 3 Credits
• HRMA 7341 Food and Beverage Systems Management 3 Credits
• OPEN 3 Credits

Support Total: 9 Credits

Focus Courses (3 Hours Required)

• HRMA 7334 Pricing and Revenue Management 3 Credits
• HRMA 6343 Beverage Management 3 Credits
• HRMA 6351 Lodging Operations Management 3 Credits
• HRMA 6357 Gaming and Casino Management 3 Credits
• HRMA 6397 Contract Food Service Management 3 Credits

Focus Total: 3 Credits

Elective Courses (Minimum 8 Hours Required)

• HRMA (Specify Electives)

Electives Total: 8 Credits

Hours Required for MS: 36