Hospitality and Retail Management (CONSCI-HRM-MS-A)

Department of Human Sciences
Consumer Sciences
Hospitality and Retail Management
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Master of Science in Consumer Sciences – Hospitality and Retail Management Specialization – Plan A

Core Requirements (4 hours)

  • CONSCI 6000 Introduction to Research in Consumer Sciences (3)
  • CONSCI 7900 Graduate Seminar in Consumer Sciences (1)

Research Methods and Statistics (choose two, 6 hours)

Common selections: PSYCH 6810, 6811; STAT 5301, 5302; AEE 8850, 8860, 8870; SOCIOL 6649; ESQREM 6625, 6641, 7627, 7648, 7651

Specialization Requirement

Choose minimum three, 9+ credits; unselected courses can be used as electives

  • CSHSPMG 8630 Services in the Hospitality and Retail Industries (3)
  • CSHSPMG 8640 Managing Hospitality and Retail Operations (3)
  • CSHSPMG 8660 Recent Developments in Hospitality and Retail Management (3)
  • CONSCI 6010 Individual and Family Behavior in the Marketplace (3)
  • CONSCI 7991 Research Practicum in Consumer Sciences (HRM Focus) (3)
  • CSFRST 7574 Aesthetics, Appearance Management, and Self Presentation (3)
  • CSFRST 7575 Psycho-Social and Cultural Aspects of Dress (3)

Major and Supporting Course Electives (6+ hours)

  • CONSCI 6020 Theories and Models in Consumer Sciences (3)
  • CONSCI 7193 Individual Studies (1-4; repeatable)
  • CONSCI 7194 Group Studies (1-4; repeatable)
  • CONSCI 7880 Interdepartmental Seminar
  • CONSCI 7992 Teaching Practicum in Consumer Sciences (1-4; repeatable)
  • CONSCI 8193 Individual Studies (1-4; repeatable)
  • CONSCI 8280 Advanced Quantitative Methods in Consumer Sciences (3)
  • CONSCI 8894 Special Topic Seminar: Fashion and Retail Studies
  • CONSCI 8896 Special Topic Seminar: Hospitality Management
  • CSFRST 7472 History of American Dress: Issues, Theory and Method (3)
  • CSFRST 7478 Textiles: A Global and Cultural History (3)
  • CSHSPMG 7630 Advanced Food Service Systems Management (3)
  • CSHSPMG 8610 Human Resource Management in Hospitality & Retail Industries (3)

*Additional elective courses from other departments and colleges determined by student and advisor

Thesis Research (minimum 5 hours)

  • CONSCI 7999 Research for Thesis

*Course may not double count as research methods/statistics and major courses.

Master of Science in Consumer Sciences – Hospitality and Retail Management Specialization – Plan B

Core Requirements (4 hours)

  • CONSCI 6000 Introduction to Research in Consumer Sciences (3)
  • CONSCI 7900 Graduate Seminar in Consumer Sciences (1)

Research Methods and Statistics

Choose one, 3 hours

Common selections:

  • PSYCH 6810
  • STAT 5301
  • AEE 8850
  • SOCIOL 6649
  • ESQREM 6625, 6641

Specialization Requirement

Choose minimum three, 9+ credits; unselected courses can be used as electives

  • CSHSPMG 8630 Services in the Hospitality and Retail Industries (3)
  • CSHSPMG 8640 Managing Hospitality and Retail Operations (3)
  • CSHSPMG 8660 Recent Developments in Hospitality and Retail Management (3)
  • CONSCI 6010 Individual and Family Behavior in the Marketplace (3)
  • CONSCI 7991 Research Practicum in Consumer Sciences (HRM Focus) (3)
  • CSFRST 7574 Aesthetics, Appearance Management, and Self Presentation (3)
  • CSFRST 7575 Psycho-Social and Cultural Aspects of Dress (3)

Major and Supporting Course Electives (14+ hours)

  • CONSCI 6020 Theories and Models in Consumer Sciences (3)
  • CONSCI 7193 Individual Studies (1-4; repeatable)
  • CONSCI 7194 Group Studies (1-4; repeatable)
  • CONSCI 7880 Interdepartmental Seminar
  • CONSCI 7992 Teaching Practicum in Consumer Sciences (1-4; repeatable)
  • CONSCI 8193 Individual Studies (1-4; repeatable)
  • CONSCI 8280 Advanced Quantitative Methods in Consumer Sciences (3)
  • CONSCI 8894 Special Topic Seminar: Fashion and Retail Studies
  • CONSCI 8896 Special Topic Seminar: Hospitality Management
  • CSFRST 7472 History of American Dress: Issues, Theory and Method (3)
  • CSFRST 7478 Textiles: A Global and Cultural History (3)
  • CSHSPMG 7630 Advanced Food Service Systems Management (3)
  • CSHSPMG 8610 Human Resource Management in Hospitality & Retail Industries (3)

*Additional elective courses from other departments and colleges determined by student and advisor *Course may not double count as research methods/statistics and major courses.

Degree Type: Research Focused Master of Science Degree

Minimum hours: 30 credits beyond a bachelor degree

Application Requirements: GRE or GMAT TOEFL

Program Degree Department Email
Masters Human Sciences consumersciences@osu.edu

 

Note: Students exact curriculum may vary depending upon program of study determined by student and advisor.