Learn about the Hospitality business from an industry leader
At the national and international levels, travel and hospitality have become primary industries that require increasing numbers of professionals at all skill levels. Additional educational opportunities at the graduate level will be required to fill the needs of the tourism industry. Top professionals with an MS degree have excellent prospects at home and in the global marketplace. Drexel's MS in Hospitality Management provides you with the skills needed to advance in the hospitality industry, in a convenient online format.
This two year master’s program is offered conveniently online to meet the needs of today’s hospitality and tourism professionals. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, the world’s travel and tourism industry generated $5.59 trillion in economic activity in 2004 and employs over 221.5 million people worldwide. Total travel and tourism demand in 2014 is estimated to be $9.55 trillion in economic activity and 269.5 million people around the globe will have a job created by tourism, accounting for 1 in every 11 jobs.
Career Paths
Graduates of the program will be sought after by some of the most well-known names in the hospitality and tourism industries. Career paths include senior management of hotels and resorts, convention services, strategic development for online distribution of travel services, real estate development projects, and business ownership. Drexel University has a professional and technological emphasis as well as a track record of supporting the relationship between academics and industry. Students who graduate from this program will be prepared to meet real world challenges. A Master of Science degree in Hospitality Management will qualify graduates to be key decision makers in the hospitality industry.
Concentrations
Students can select a concentration in one of two popular and dynamic areas:
- Gaming and Casino Management - Courses in the Gaming and Casino Management concentration include Casino Security, Financial Analysis, and Current issues in Gaming.
- Global Tourism - Coursework in the Global Tourism Concentration include the Global Tourism System, Tourism Development, and Tourism Marketing.
These concentrations can also be taken as separate certificates. Contact an advisor to learn more about this option.
Master's in Hospitality Management key program features and benefits:
- Quality: Classes taught by the same faculty on campus. You won’t sacrifice quality for convenience.
- Flexible: Totally online - you never have to come to campus; you can complete it at your own pace
- Career-oriented: Provides a solid education in management, travel, and tourism.
- Affordable: Special tuition rates apply for employees of partnering corporations and members of partner professional associations
This program can be completed on a part-time basis in as little as two years. Interested in learning more? View the curriculum for our Master's in Hospitality Management degree.
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