• The Hospitality Leadership MBA concentration will help students develop skills to become successful leaders in the business of hospitality and tourism.
  • Students will gain skills to take a leadership role within hospitality operations in the context of guest experience and quality assurance. This concentration is ideal if they are a hospitality industry professional with a strong desire to enhance their knowledge and business skills or if they are looking to change their career and want to join the business side of hospitality operations.

  • In this concentration, students will:

    • Develop advanced hospitality leadership practices within the various industry segments (lodging, food and beverage, events, private clubs, etc.).
    • Understand current trends in the industry and acquire the necessary skill set involving customer relationship management and service delivery.
    • Learn management, marketing, and hospitality strategies to enhance the business.
    • Engage with fellow hospitality students who will become important career contacts.
    • Have access to a world-class metropolitan environment in Chicago, allowing students to supplement