Earn the Credentials to Advance in the Hospitality Field from an Industry Leader
Travel and hospitality have become prominent national industries across the global, requiring an increasing numbers of professionals at all skill levels. As hospitality expands, professionals holding graduate-level degrees will be required to fill the needs of the bourgeoning tourism industry.
Drexel's Master’s in Hospitality Management provides students with the skills needed to advance in the hospitality industry. This two year master’s program is offered conveniently online to meet the needs of today’s hospitality and tourism professionals.
Top professionals with a Master’s degree have excellent job prospects at home and in the global marketplace. 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 Drexel’s MS in Hospitality 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 and a strong 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’s of Science degree in Hospitality Management will enable 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 as Drexel’s on-campus program in Philadelphia. Students don’t have to sacrifice quality for convenience.
- Flexible: Totally online—students never have to come to campus and can complete the curriculum at their 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.
If you have questions, please call 877-215-0009.
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