Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management

Gain essential skills in executive management, leadership and analytics – all while staying current on hospitality and tourism industry trends. Learn from leading instructors, tackle real-world challenges, and join a top-ranked program to become a customer experience expert and distinguish yourself in the competitive field of hospitality management.

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Overview
Leverage innovations to become an effective engineer while delivering customer service excellence.

Elevate your career with Purdue’s online Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management program. Offered by the White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality, Purdue’s innovative program is designed for managers in tourism, events, hotels or restaurants. Gain essential skills in executive management, leadership and analytics — all while staying current on industry trends.

Learn from leading researchers, tackle real-world challenges and join a #1-ranked program to become a customer experience expert (UniversityHQ, 2023). Become an experience engineer and stand out in the dynamic field of hospitality and tourism management.

#1
Best Online Masters in Hospitality Management (University HQ, 2024)
30
number of credits required
$766.30
Cost per credit hour (In-State Residents)
$843.80
per credit hour (Out-of-State Residents)

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Program Specifics

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Learn from Purdue’s acclaimed hospitality and tourism faculty – experts in hotel and restaurant management, customer service innovation and more. Tailor your leadership skills for the unique challenges of the hospitality field, acquire global perspectives for managing diverse organizations, and refine your communication and critical-thinking skills.

Career Outcomes

6,091
Unique Job Postings
9.4%
projected growth
61.6k
Median Advertised salaries

Top Job Titles

  • General Managers
  • Guest Service Representatives
  • Food and Beverage Managers
  • Night Auditors
  • Receptionists

Top Industries

  • Hotels and Motels
  • Limited- and Full-Service Restaurants
  • Casinos
  • Event Management

Source: LightcastTM (2023). Unique job postings for July 2022-2023. Projected growth for years 2023-2033.

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