Hospitality and Tourism Management, MS

About the Program

Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Science’s Master of Science program in Hospitality and Tourism Managment offers world-class postgraduate programs for industry professionals seeking to move ahead in their careers and for aspiring academics seeking to gain the knowledge and skills to be researchers and teachers. 

The MS program equips students with a comprehensive and interdisciplinary skill set, enabling them to thrive in various service-related industries. Whether students are interested in hospitality, food and beverage, tourism, transportation, healthcare, senior living, retailing, consulting, or other service sectors, this program provides an adaptable foundation. With options for both thesis and non-thesis tracks, the residential master’s program deepens students’ knowledge of dynamic service industries, teaching students how to conduct research, analyze data, and apply practical insights across multiple fields.

For mid-career professionals, the online master’s program offers courses tailored to enhance students’ expertise and open new career pathways in any service-related profession. This flexibility allows graduates to seamlessly transition into a wide range of roles, adapting their skills to meet the evolving demands of diverse service industries.

Master’s students can pursue a thesis or non-thesis option. See below for each set of requirements.

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Program Requirements - Thesis

33 Credits Required

Program Requirements - Non-Thesis

30 Credits Required

GPA Requirements

Any student on Academic Notice whose following semester GPA and cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 will be separated from the university. If a graduate student is on academic notice and EITHER the semester GPA or the cumulative GPA is 2.0 or above, the student will remain on notice. Academic standing is not addressed during Summer Session.

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