Hospitality and Tourism Management, MS (OL)

About the Program

Offered through the White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM), Purdue’s online Hospitality and Tourism Management MS program is ideal for managers who have three to five years of experience working in tourism, events, hotels or restaurant management. The program’s updated curriculum teaches foundational skills that are relevant to all areas of hospitality and management while covering emerging topics and trends in the industry.

Students will master the executive management, leadership, and analytical skills needed to advance their careers on their journey toward becoming customer experience experts. Students will also have opportunities to network with other accomplished professionals, apply new knowledge to their current position, and distinguish themselves as a leader in the field.

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Program Requirements

30 Credits Required

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• Apply theoretical frameworks and models to analyze complex issues and formulate innovative, theory-based solutions for addressing dynamic challenges in service industries.
  
• Analyze, interpret, and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data from diverse, credible sources to guide data-driven management decisions in service industries.
• Design and execute communication plans to efficiently articulate complex ideas and effectively influence diverse stakeholders in service industries.
• Demonstrate strategic leadership and collaborative skills to effectively manage and inspire diverse teams in service organizations

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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