Master of Science in Hospitality Leadership Online
Expand your expertise in building sustainable customer relationship, managing hospitality organizations, and responding proactively to changing trends.
Program Overview
Learn more about our M.S. in Hospitality Leadership
Deepen your industry knowledge and strengthen your business acumen with an online Master of Science in Hospitality Leadership online at Lamar University. This accelerated master’s program prepares you for a variety of potential careers in this dynamic industry.
You will learn to combine critical business theories and expertise with innovative hospitality leadership practices. Curriculum is designed to help you develop vital skills in various business specializations, such as strategic branding and marketing, human resource management, and basic business functionality.
Coursework includes a foundation in hospitality and tourism research combined with practical applications of hospitality law. You will study service organization and management, covering crucial skills like motivation, group behavior, and human resource management to boost productivity while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Additionally, the program introduces industry-specific research methods and data analysis, enabling you to make informed decisions based on data insights. The program strengthens your leadership abilities and addresses the current challenges and trends shaping the hospitality and tourism industry, ensuring you stay ahead in this dynamic field. The curriculum stays current with industry developments by examining contemporary issues. A culminating capstone project allows you to synthesize your knowledge and tackle real-world problems in hospitality.
In this online program, you will:
- Demonstrate proficiency in analyzing hospitality market situations.
- Develop a research proposal using evidence-based practice, communicating effectively in verbal and written formats.
- Demonstrate mastery in your knowledge of current literature related to hospitality, and in your ability to make real-world application of the literature.
- Demonstrate proficiency in analyzing hospitality market situations.
- Develop a research proposal using evidence-based practice, communicating effectively in verbal and written formats.
- Demonstrate mastery in your knowledge of current literature related to hospitality, and in your ability to make real-world application of the literature.
Career outcomes for the M.S. in Hospitality Leadership include:
- Hotel General Manager
- Casino Property General Manager
- Hotel Director of Sales
- Hospitality Management Consultant
- Restaurant Manager
- Hospitality Director
- Customer Service Professional
- Managers in catering, restaurants, event management or food service businesses
- Hotel General Manager
- Casino Property General Manager
- Hotel Director of Sales
- Hospitality Management Consultant
- Restaurant Manager
- Hospitality Director
- Customer Service Professional
- Managers in catering, restaurants, event management or food service businesses
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 Leadership online. Our tuition is affordable and can be paid by the course.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|
| M.S. Hospitality Leadership | $342 | $10,262 |
*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.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
The LU M.S. in Hospitality online course schedule is designed for flexibility
Our Master of Science in Hospitality Leadership 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 1 | 8/22/24 | 8/8/24 | 8/8/24 | 8/15/24 | 10/9/24 |
| Fall 2 | 10/14/24 | 9/23/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/7/24 | 12/12/24 |
| Spring I | 1/16/25 | 12/26/24 | 1/2/25 | 1/9/25 | 3/7/25 |
| Spring II | 3/17/25 | 2/24/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/10/25 | 5/7/25 |
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Admissions
Follow our streamlined admission requirements
The Master of Science in Hospitality Leadership online program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Admission Requirements:
- Submit your application and one-time $25 application fee online
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5
*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.
Send all required documents to:
Lamar University Online Admissions
PO Box 10017
Beaumont, TX 77710
OR
Submit electronically to [email protected].
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I love teaching. I enjoy sharing what I know and find I learn as much from listening to my students.
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Here's what you'll learn in our online hospitality master's program
The M.S. in Hospitality Leadership 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
