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Master of Hospitality Business Management

Rochester, United States
1 year
English
On campus
Master

Rochester Institute of Technology campus

About the program

Master of Science in Hospitality Business Management offered full time on campus by RIT's Saunders College of Business in Rochester, New York.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop discipline-specific knowledge and practical skills in Hospitality Business Management. Apply relevant theories
Methods
And tools to academic and professional problems. Communicate evidence-based findings and solutions effectively. Prepare for further study or employment related to Hospitality Business Management.

Career outcomes

Business Development
Customer Experience Director
Director of Operations
Events Manager
Executive Conference Manager
Food and Beverage Manager
General Manager
Group Sales Manager
Guest Services Supervisor
Guest Relations Manager
Hospitality Specialist/Consultant
Hotel Asset Manager
Hotel/Travel/Food Columnist/Journalist/Blogger
Sales and Event Manager
Vacation Planner
Wine/Spirits Business Manager

Curriculum

One-year plan of study of 30 semester credit hours. Courses include Hospitality and Tourism Customer Experience and Engagement
Advanced Lodging Operations and Revenue Management
Strategic Food and Beverage Business Management
Hospitality Asset Management and Hospitality Analytics. Culminates in a project or capstone. Cooperative education is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

Four-year bachelor's degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited institution
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 recommended
Transcripts
Resume
Statement of objectives and two recommendation letters
Prerequisite or bridge courses and GRE/GMAT only where the programme requires
English test with the programme's minimum score unless waived.

Accepted academic background

Four-year baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited institution, 3-year degrees from some countries reviewed case by case, Transcripts, Resume, Statement, Two recommendations, GRE usually optional, Prerequisites or bridge courses may apply.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 88 (4.5 on new 6-point scale)
Duolingo 130
PTE Academic 60
IELTS Academic 7

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Bachelor degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Passport copy
English proficiency evidence
Curriculum vitae or resume
Personal statement
References and program-specific supporting documents when required.

How to apply

Check the programme's deadline and requirements (official website 2. Apply online with the RIT graduate application (official website and pay the non-refundable 65 USD fee. Upload transcripts and degree certificates
Resume
Personal statement
Recommendation letters and English test scores (self-reported accepted. Official scores before the first term). GRE or GMAT only where the programme asks. Receive the admission decision. Apply for the F-1 student visa as described on the international admissions page (official website.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$57,581 USD
Application fee	$65 USD
Deposit	$1,000 USD

Program details

Campus	Rochester
Faculty or school	Saunders College of Business
Department	Department of Business and Management
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Rochester Institute of Technology may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.