MS in Hospitality Management (non-thesis)

Advance a career in hospitality management with a Master of Science degree

Known as the MBA for the hospitality industry, students will gain specific managerial mastery to prepare them to work on the business side of a multibillion-dollar international industry.

With a wide range of careers, the hospitality industry is one of the largest sectors in the service industry and provides a vast number of opportunities for those with an MS in Hospitality Management.

Program at a glance

• Ranked the #6 program in the US by QS World University Rankings
• We have the most graduates earning the highest starting salaries compared to any other Florida State University hospitality program
• Can be completed in as little as 12 months!
• Career Services department dedicated solely to Hospitality Students
• Take part in the 5-day, star-studded South Beach Wine & Food Festival®
  • A national, star-studded, five-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs, and culinary personalities.
• International students can take advantage of off-campus employment at the start of the Master's program for up to 1600 hours!
  • As well as 1-year of Optional Practical Training (OPT) upon graduation
• Total tuition cost:
  • In-state student tuition, on-campus: $15,015
  • Out-of-state and international student tuition, on-campus: $33,033
  • Fully online program: $27,000

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Required courses

Core Requirements –  30 Credits

• HMG 6257 Hospitality & Tourism Industry Research Analysis 
• HMG 6477 Accounting & Financial Management: 3 credits 
• HMG 6596 Marketing Management: 3 credits 
• HMG 6476 Feasibility Studies: 3 credits 
  OR 
  HMG 6478 Restaurant Development: 3 credits 
  OR 
  HMG 6466 Revenue Management: 3 credits 
• HMG 6697 Law Seminar: 3 credits 
  OR 
  HMG 6605 Legislation and the Hospitality Industry: 3 credits 
• HMG 6280 Global Issues in Hospitality and Tourism: 3 credits 
• HMG 6246 Organizational Behavior in the Hospitality Industry: 3 credits 
• HMG 6586 Research and Statistical Methods: 3 credits 
• HMG 6296 Strategic Management: 3 credits 
• Hospitality Elective (Course must be 5000 or 6000 level course)