- The program is focused on hospitality business planning, branding, economic management, and the development of quality processes to deliver exceptional leadership within many service and corporate settings and at post-secondary academic institutions.
- The program introduces major concepts associated with all aspects of hospitality, tourism, and business management, whether they are applied specifically to the hospitality tourism industry or the wider service industry. Among the general concepts investigated are hospitality business development and marketing quality.
- Electives allow in-depth study in specialized areas of hospitality management, such as resorts and attractions, travel and tourism, conventions and events, technology, and human resource development.
- Students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours. The curriculum is a combination of required core courses in hospitality and tourism management and elective courses chosen by the student to meet career interests and objectives.
- Students complete a graduate project or a comprehensive exam. A thesis option is available with approval. Course offerings generally are scheduled for evenings or via online learning to facilitate part-time students.