Master of Science in Hospitality Management Online
Lamar University's online Master of Science in Hospitality Management builds advanced business and leadership skills for hotels, restaurants, event management and other service industries. The accelerated 30-credit-hour program culminates in a capstone project or industry internship.
Program Overview
Learn more about our online master’s in hospitality management degree program
Take your hospitality experience to the next level with Lamar University's online Master of Science in Hospitality Management. Designed for working professionals ready to advance, this accelerated program combines industry-focused leadership, applied research and data-driven decision-making to help you solve real hospitality challenges, strengthen your expertise and prepare for your next career move.
Develop practical research and data analysis skills to evaluate customer behavior, identify operational challenges and make more informed business decisions. Through applied coursework, you'll learn to connect industry research with challenges hospitality leaders encounter every day.
Explore emerging trends reshaping hospitality and tourism, including the use of artificial intelligence, smart tourism and sustainability, through coursework that examines recent industry research and evolving business practices.
Bring your learning together through a culminating capstone experience focused on practical problem-solving and career growth. Develop a research proposal addressing an industry challenge and a personalized professional development plan to assess your strengths, define career goals and prepare for your next leadership opportunity.
In the online hospitality leadership master's program, you will:
- Analyze hospitality industry challenges and customer data to make informed operational and strategic decisions
- Apply industry research and evidence-based practices to develop solutions for real-world hospitality problems
- Evaluate emerging industry trends and strengthen the leadership skills needed to advance your hospitality career
- Analyze hospitality industry challenges and customer data to make informed operational and strategic decisions
- Apply industry research and evidence-based practices to develop solutions for real-world hospitality problems
- Evaluate emerging industry trends and strengthen the leadership skills needed to advance your hospitality career
Career outcomes for the hospitality master’s degree include:
- Hotel General Manager
- Casino Property General Manager
- Hotel Director of Sales
- Director of Hospitality Operations
- Food and Beverage Director
- Director of Guest Experience
- Hospitality Operations Consultant
- Multi-Unit Restaurant Manager
- Hotel General Manager
- Casino Property General Manager
- Hotel Director of Sales
- Director of Hospitality Operations
- Food and Beverage Director
- Director of Guest Experience
- Hospitality Operations Consultant
- Multi-Unit Restaurant Manager
Tuition
Our budget-friendly tuition can be paid as you go
The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing a Master of Science in Hospitality Management online. Our tuition is affordable and can be paid by the course.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|
| M.S. Hospitality Management | $360 | $10,802 |
*University fees are included in the tuition listed. University fees are able to be covered by Financial Aid if you choose to apply and are qualified.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice due to action by the Board of Regents or the Texas State Legislature.
Total program cost depends upon transfer hours and program advisement relevant to program requirements. For more information, Lamar University enrollment specialist.
Financial Aid
Ready to get started on your degree program online but need help finding ways to fund your education? We can help you discover student financing sources that include grants, loans and other payment options. Learn more about financial aid here.
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Calendar
The LU M.S. in Hospitality Management online course schedule is designed for flexibility
Our Master of Science in Hospitality Management online program features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule. Find the start date that works best for you and apply before the application deadline associated with it.
| 8 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2 | 10/12/26 | 9/25/26 | 9/28/26 | 10/6/26 | 12/10/26 |
| Spring 1 | 1/19/27 | 12/29/26 | 12/29/26 | 1/12/27 | 3/12/27 |
| Spring 2 | 3/22/27 | 3/1/27 | 3/1/27 | 3/8/27 | 5/13/27 |
| Summer 1 | 6/1/27 | 5/11/27 | 5/18/27 | 5/25/27 | 8/5/27 |
| Fall 1 | 8/17/27 | 7/27/27 | 8/3/27 | 8/10/27 | 10/8/27 |
| Fall 2 | 10/11/27 | 9/20/27 | 9/27/27 | 10/4/27 | 12/9/27 |
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Admissions
Follow our streamlined admission requirements
The Master of Science in Hospitality Management online program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Admission Requirements:
- Online Application
- Bachelor's Degree
- Official Transcripts*
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5
University Admission Requirements
- Submit online application and $25 application fee
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 (cumulative or last 60 hours based on a 4.0 system)
Send transcripts to:
Lamar University Online Admissions
PO Box 10017
Beaumont, TX 77710
OR
Submit electronically to [email protected]
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*All applicants must submit official transcript(s) indicating: 1) The conferred bachelor's or master's degree as required for the program of application from a regionally accredited US institution or its equivalent. 2) The transcript of the most recent attendance if it differs from the institution of the conferred degree. This requirement applies regardless of the length of time in attendance and regardless of whether credit was earned or is desired. However, if a department or program wishes to review additional transcripts from prior attendance for decision purposes, the department or program may directly request the applicant to submit the official transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions for processing. Students must be eligible to re-enter all colleges and universities previously attended. Failure to disclose previous college attendance is justification for revocation of acceptance and dismissal from Lamar University.
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Here's what you'll learn in our online hospitality management master's program
The M.S. in Hospitality Management online program consists of 10 courses (30 credit hours).
For students with related field experience, course HOSP 5358, 5360 or 5361 could be waived based on track:
- 30-hour track: Two courses waived
- 33-hour track: One course waived
- 36-hour track
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions below address what prospective students most often ask about Lamar's online M.S. in Hospitality Management, from career outcomes to program length and cost.
