MS in Hospitality Management (Thesis)

The Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at FIU, one of the best hospitality schools in Miami and the world, offers a Master of Science in Hospitality Management designed for professionals looking to excel in the business side of the multibillion-dollar hospitality industry. This degree equips students with advanced managerial expertise, preparing them for leadership roles in hotels, restaurants, travel, tourism, and event management. With hospitality being one of the largest sectors in the U.S. economy, graduates gain access to a vast array of career opportunities nationwide.

For those interested in research and academia, the program offers a thesis track, allowing students to conduct graduate and post-graduate research in hospitality and tourism management in Miami. This track is ideal for those planning to pursue a Ph.D. in the field, providing a strong foundation in hospitality research methodologies and scholarly analysis in Miami’s rich tourism and hospitality-centric environment. Take the next step in your career with a master’s degree from FIU's Chaplin School, ranked the top 1% of hospitality schools in the world.

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Course Requirements

  • Coursework
    • HMG 6477 Accounting & Financial Management- 3 credits
    • HMG 6257 Hospitality and Tourism Industry Research Analysis- 3 credits
    • HMG 6596 Marketing Management- 3 credits
    • HMG 6586 Research and Statistical Methods- 3 credits
    • HMG 6280 Global Issues in Hospitality & Tourism- 3 credits
    • HMG 6246 Organizational Behavior in the Hospitality Industry- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6476 Feasibility Studies- 3 Credits
      OR
      HMG 6478Restaurant Development- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6697 Hospitality Law Seminar- 3 credits
      OR
      HMG 6605 Legislation and the Hospitality Industry- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6296 Strategic Management- 3 credits
    • HMG 6972 Thesis I- 3 credits
    • Hospitality Elective (Course must be 5000 or 6000 level course)- 3 credits
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Careers in Hospitality Management

Explore various career opportunities in the field of Hospitality Management 

  • Hotel General Manager
  • Food Service Manager
  • Entertainment Manager
  • Food & Beverage Manager
  • Convention Sales Manager
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Cruise Operations Manager
  • Revenue Manager
  • Hotel Development
  • Entrepreneur