Master of Science in Hospitality Management

Group of Students

Students learn how to play a vital role in addressing the changes and challenges in the hospitality industry. They also hone their strategic and conceptual skills, technological abilities and become even more effective communicators. Passionate students gain hands-on experience to become a leader at a top hotel, restaurant, resort or hospitality organization in Florida and beyond!

Student-Faculty Ratio

13
Student-to-faculty ratio

Credit Hours

30
Credit hours

Scholarship Value

$ 18,000
Scholarship Value (approx.)

FUTURE CAREERS

A degree in hospitality management prepares students for a leadership position in the top hotels and restaurants in the hospitality industry. Some of USF hospitality graduates have landed careers as:

  • General managers
  • Food and beverage managers
  • Executive chefs
  • Bar managers
  • Event planners
  • Travel agents
  • Sales and marketing professionals
  • Human resources managers

Flexible Enrollments

Our enrollment is flexible to fit your schedule whether you want to start in fall or spring

GRE or GMAT

Is preferred

Powerful Partnerships

Take advantage of our door opening partnerships with McKibbon Hospitality, Aramark, and Mainsail, and other Tampa Bay area Hospitality and Tourism Companies.

Application Deadlines

Fall : June 1
Spring : October 15

Format

The program is offered in person. Classes are offered in a flexible manner, built around the working professional.

Campuses

The masters program is taught solely on the Tampa campus.

Advance Your Career: Next Steps You Can Take

If you would like to find out more about the MS of Hospitality Management degree at USF, you may reach us via phone, email and online contact form.

We can also schedule virtual 1-on-1 meetings to discuss your future career path.

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About Us:
USF & the Master Degree in Hospitality Management

  • Opportunity to enroll in business courses
  • Cheapest out of state tuition in Florida
  • Powerful partnerships
  • Thesis or Internship option
  • Flexible

The Master of Science in Hospitality Management degree offers a variety of learning experiences through case studies, experiential learning, research projects and public, private and institutional partnerships to help students reach their career goals. It is designed for those who want to play a vital role in addressing the changes and challenges in the hospitality industry. This degree program helps students hone strategic and conceptual skills, technological abilities and become more effective communicators. The master’s degree is offered via flexible modes of teaching.

ACPHA Accreditation

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In addition to the AACSB accreditation at the college, the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA), a specialized accrediting body. more info…