Master of Science (MS) in

Hospitality Management

Online

Program Overview

Do you hold a bachelor’s degree and plan to transition into the exciting field of hospitality management? Are you currently working in the field and want to sharpen your skills to move into management? The online Master of Science in Hospitality Management may be the perfect choice for you!

Online Program Format

30 Credit Hours

$480 Tuition Per Hour

We're Ready to Show You Great Hospitality

The Hospitality Management program at UA is a long-established program with alumni in a variety of hospitality management positions throughout the United States. By taking the online version of the program, you will be able to earn your degree from The University of Alabama from any location.

If you desire to be a leader in this industry, then take the next step by learning more today!

Application Deadline	Applications accepted year round
Ranking	Ranked 18th in 2017 in the top 50 Hospitality and Hotel Management schools in the world by CEOWORLD Magazine
Scholarships and Grants Available	Discover a range of scholarships and grants to support your educational journey

Curriculum

The MS in Hospitality Management consists of 30 credit hours. Students have the option of completing a thesis or non-thesis track. Please note that courses are subject to change.

Required Courses (24 Credit Hours)

HES 509: Research Methods
HSM 521: Hospitality Law and Risk Management
HSM 570: Leadership Hospitality and Sport
HSM 575: Sport and Hospitality Financial Management
HSM 576: Strategic Management in Hospitality Tourism
HSM 580: Consumer Behavior in Hospitality and Tourism
HSM 592: Special Topics in Hospitality
HSM 596: Seminar Hospitality Management

Academic Plans

Plan 1: Thesis Track (Select 1 or more courses from the approved electives list to complete the 30-credit hour requirement)
Plan II: Non-Thesis Track (24 credit hours and 6 Hours of Electives)

Approved Electives

HSM 500: Sport Management Principles and Practice
HSM 551: Sport Properties Venue Management
HSM 552: Sport Business Management Trends/Issues
HSM 555: Sport Sales and Entrepreneurs
HSM 559: International Strategies in Sport
HSM 561: Marketing Sales and PR in Sport
CSM 515: Customer Service Management
CSM 525: Conflict Resolution for the Workplace

Admission

To be considered for admission, an applicant for the MS in Hospitality Management must have the following:

One of the following:
- 3.0/4.0 GPA
- 3.0 GPA on last 60 hours
Three letters of recommendation
Statement of Purpose (Include in the Header: Hospitality Management). Students should also include in their statement why they have chosen this area of study and how it will apply to their personal and/or professional goals.

Find more information and learn about restrictions related to this degree program that may exist regarding licensure in the state in which you reside.

Student Spotlight

Inspiring stories of success from students and alumni.

Take a look at some of our UA Online stories.

See All Stories

Dawn Stephens

Devoted Mother

When Dawn Stephens determined it was time to finish her bachelor’s degree, she chose UA Online’s New College LifeTrack.
Read More : Devoted Mother to Full-Time Special Ed Teacher | BA in Interdisciplinary Studies
Captain Ryan Jacobs

This Turtle Soars

A dedicated member of the United States Air Force who excels with honors wherever he lands.
Read More : This Turtle Soars | MS in Marketing Analytics
Megan Brannan-Pierce

Q&A with Megan

We caught up with her to learn more about the exciting transformation of her career since graduation.
Read More : Q&A with Megan Brannan-Pierce | MA in Special Education – Gifted
William Jones

Hunger and Heart

UA Online student William Jones built a bridge from his Master of Science degree to pursue Higher Education Administration.
Read More : Hunger and Heart | Redefining Leadership Through Education | Executive EdD in Higher Education Administration
Janet Williams

Building Her Best Legacy

Janet Williams knew she could be an even better teacher to her fourth grade students.
Read More : Building Her Best Legacy | EdS in Elementary Education
Savannah Fisher

Mastering Her Next Move

When Savannah Fisher was a busy undergraduate, she knew she’d soon be pursuing an MA in Elementary Education.
Read More : Mastering Her Next Move | MA in Elementary Education
Noel Taylor

Pursuing Excellence

He embraced the academic rigor of his courses along with the camaraderie and companionship.
Read More : Pursuing Excellence and Carrying It Forward | EdS in Educational Leadership
McKinsey Poole Threlkeld

Defining Her Passion

McKinsey thought she was supposed to be a middle school classroom teacher, but the COVID-19 pandemic gave her the space to take a step back.
Read More : Defining Her Passion, Delivering Compassion | MA in Higher Education Administration
Matthew and Madison Barrett

Meet the Barretts

Matthew and Madison Barrett share their experiences as they balanced work, life and the pursuit of their graduate degrees with UA Online.
Read More : Meet the Barretts: A Shared Journey of Success at UA Online