The graduate program is widely recognized as one of the premier programs of its kind in the world. Graduates are prepared for challenging Hospitality and Tourism Management careers in academic and/or industry positions. Two principles permeate our graduate programs. First, our graduate programs focus on the application of theories and methodologies from a variety of disciplines to the critical challenges and problems of hospitality and tourism management businesses; the department provides extensive opportunities for graduate students to partner with faculty to conduct research on significant industry problems. Second, the program is customized to the student's interests; degree candidates and their advisory committees plan individual graduate programs pursuant to the student?s career goals and degree requirements.