PROGRAM DETAILS
2 Yearsto complete your degree
Onlinecareer-focused curriculum
7 or 15week course length
19:1student to faculty ratio
Program Overview
Renowned in the hospitality world for preparing its students for professional careers in the industry, Johnson & Wales University can help you achieve the leadership skills you need to reach your career goals with an online Master of Science in Hospitality Management.
In addition to major courses that examine all aspects of the field — from financial management to strategic marketing to organizational behavior — students have the opportunity to choose elective courses that align with their career objectives and prepare them for various industry-respected certifications upon graduation. Through this degree program, you can get the expertise you need to design top-flight leisure, dining, travel, and recreation experiences in hotels, restaurants, resorts and many more settings.
This program is offered in collaboration with JWU’s College of Hospitality Management.
What You'll Learn
- Demonstrate advanced communication and presentation skills.
- Differentiate cultural norms in global and domestic business interactions to effectively lead teams.
- Critically analyze and critique research, financial performance and strategic plans.
- Formulate ethical strategies to mitigate operational challenges within the hospitality industry.
Take the next step in your hospitality management career with an online master's hospitality management degree from Johnson & Wales University. Start your application today.
Tuition & Fees
At Johnson & Wales University, we believe a high-quality education should help you reach for your career goals, so we are constantly working to provide competitively-priced college tuition.
Scholarships Available for Eligible Students
Resources for Paying for College
Scholarship Opportunities
Learn how you may qualify for a scholarship, including our 20% Graduate Success Scholarship.
Financial Aid Options
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ONLINE MASTER’S IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT Sample Courses
Coursework for your MS hospitality management degree from JWU Online covers the essentials of oversight within hospitality and tourism, including financial management, strategic planning, communications, operational management and more. Take a look at some options of courses you could take.
Hospitality Core Courses
| Course Title |
|---|
| Strategic Marketing in Service Dominant Logic |
| Organizational Behavior in the Hospitality Industry |
| Competitive Strategies in Hospitality |
| Hospitality and Tourism Global Issues |
Hospitality Elective Courses
| Course Title |
|---|
| Franchising and Licensing |
| Experience, Adventure and Education Tourism |
| Event Leadership and Planning |
| Event Operations & Risk Management |
Please note that some courses may be 15 weeks long. For the most up-to-date and complete course listing information, as well as full course descriptions, visit our catalog.
Admissions Requirements
Ready to begin your online MS hospitality management program? Johnson & Wales Online is here to help. We start with a dedicated online admissions associate who will work with you one-on-one to answer all your questions and help guide you through the process. We cap it off with a free application and no GRE or GMAT requirements.
If you already hold an undergraduate degree and you’re ready for more, click the button below to get started today!
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH AN Online MS in hospitality management DEGREE?
Your JWU Online master’s in hospitality management positions you for career growth in a number of job fields through a well-rounded background in hospitality management. Graduates of this program have found employment in companies such as:
- Marriott International
- Sheraton Hotels & Resorts
- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
- Marriott International
- Biltmore
In addition, you can explore Lightcast’s Career Coach tool to discover career paths that value your expertise in hospitality management. To learn more about how we collect employment data on our graduates, visit our Lightcast & Career Coach page.
Why Johnson & Wales University?
Prepped for the Professional World
We work with industry-leading employers to ensure career-relevant curriculum is at the core of every educational experience we offer. And we pack each program with skill-building opportunities and experience-based learning to help you be career-ready upon graduation.
Personalized Support
We are committed to your success – both academically and professionally. From dedicated academic advisors to career services to tutoring help, we offer one-on-one support throughout your educational journey with us.
Learning on Your Schedule
We help working professionals like you overcome obstacles to learning. That means providing the flexibility of online degree programs as well as a range of student services to provide the tools and support you need to succeed in class and throughout your career.
Backed by Student Approval
Based on a 2024 EdSights survey of JWU Online students, three out of four students would recommend JWU Online to a friend. Most notably, JWU Online achieved a Student Voice Score (SVS) of 65, far surpassing the national private 4-year institution average score of 3. To learn more about our SVS, which measures our students' overall satisfaction with JWU Online, visit out EdSights Student Voice Score page.
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