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MS in Hospitality Management

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  • On-Campus

Thrive in the hospitality management and tourism industry with an advanced degree. Go beyond the basics of running a venue or an event and develop the full-service expertise to solve real-world challenges in the field.

30Credit Hours
24Months to Complete
1Program Track
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Transform Your Future with the MS in Hospitality Management

The Master of Science in Hospitality Management from Morgan State University will help prepare you to become a leader in the industry. With our uniquely designed curriculum, you will develop comprehensive expertise in marketing, management, sales, events, and delivering quality services.

Thrive in a small-class setting with a faculty that brings a unique blend of industry and international experience. What are you waiting for? Make your hospitality dreams into a reality.

  • Take core courses as part of a cohort that advances through the program together

  • Pursue one program track that includes coursework and an industry-based research paper

  • Study on campus

  • Complete your degree in as little as 24 months

Why Morgan?

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  • $1 billion

    We are a major economic engine, producing $1 billion in annual economic impact statewide. Our faculty and high-caliber graduates enrich the community.

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  • 20%

    We take pride in our diversity and international-friendly community. Over 20% of Morgan students identify as nonblack, coming from the United States or places like Africa, China, Saudi Arabia, and more.

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  • 55K

    Over 55,000 Morgan alumni make up a passionate network that spans the United States and beyond. Our graduates become leaders in their communities, their careers, and the world.

Advance in Your Professional Career

There is no better time than now to pursue a career in hospitality management—an occupation that only continues to evolve and advance during these unprecedented times. Whether you are aiming to enter the hospitality world as a newer recruit or already have relevant work experience, the hospitality management master's degree program will bring you closer to your future goals. Join the creative leaders in finding innovative solutions to the complex problems of the modern tourism and meeting industries.

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Learn In-Demand Skills

Strengthen your foundation in hospitality management with a master's degree and develop the expertise to boost your career. Get ready to move beyond the basics of best practices and learn the most in-demand skills for a management role within the industry.

  • Accounting

  • Statistics

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Strategic management methods

  • Food service management

  • Food service safety

  • Sales and negotiation techniques

  • Sourcing and supply chain management

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Secure Your Ideal Career

Once you graduate, you can put your knowledge to work and become a visionary in the hospitality industry. Professionals with this degree can earn $80,000 or more. Explore some of the many job titles and careers that complement an advanced hospitality degree.

  • Hotel Group Manager

  • Group Sales Manager

  • Executive Conference Meeting Manager

  • Hotel/Resort Food and Beverage Manager

  • Revenue Manager

  • Hotel Rooms Division Manager

  • Restaurant General Manager

  • Country Club General Manager

  • Hotel/Resort Human Resources Manager

Pursue Hands-On Research and Internships

Find the competitive edge you have been seeking. Maximize your potential with real-world experiences outside the classroom, including career-oriented internships. You will have access to working in hotel operations, wine tasting events, and commercial kitchens to accelerate your career. Participate in networking events in the Baltimore-Washington metropolis. Make connections in the community. Collaborate with our award-winning international faculty. Here, you will have every opportunity you need to thrive.

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Collaborative Learning

Whether you are learning in class or from home, you will be immersed in a collaborative environment with your peers and professors. Pursue impactful research while working closely with faculty members.

Contribute to Our Legacy of Excellence

At Morgan, student success is our top priority. Our goal is to provide an exceptional learning environment in which your academic, intellectual, and personal growth excel far beyond your expectations and long after graduation. We have a strong history of guiding students toward success no matter what the challenge. Just like our distinguished alumni before you, you can accomplish the unimaginable.  We are confident you will become part of our legacy of excellence. 

Financial Support Makes Things Possible

Choosing the right degree program is a big decision—and we’re here to help you navigate the options available for funding your education. Whether you are an in-state, out-of-state, or international student, you may be eligible for Graduate Funding. We also offer two types of Graduate Assistantships: Teaching Assistantships (TAs) and Research Assistantships (RAs). Both provide special learning opportunities in exchange for a stipend/salary and Tuition Award. In addition, by simply filing your FAFSA each year, you will be able to participate in the Federal Plus Loans and Federal Direct Loan Programs. With proper planning, going back to graduate school is more than possible. We are committed to breaking barriers and opening doors for all future students. Contact us to learn more about affordability at Morgan’s School of Graduate Studies.

  • Graduate Fellowships and federal Title III Graduate Fellowships provide a stipend and Tuition Award

  • Teaching Assistantships offer you the chance to teach and assist with undergraduate courses

  • Research Assistantships give you research experience with faculty-led or external projects

  • Federal Direct Loan Programs include the Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized Loans

  • Additional Grants and Scholarships from external sources award free money—so apply early

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Discover the MS in Hospitality Management

Find meaningful success—both personally and professionally—with the On-Campus MS in Hospitality Management. If you are ready to learn valuable skills for a more rewarding career, why wait? Request more information today and we will reach out to you with all the details.

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