MS in Consumer Sciences, Hospitality Management
Hospitality Management focuses on the examination of contemporary topics (e.g., service management, marketing strategies, consumer behavior, technology, social media, aesthetics, sustainability) in the hospitality, tourism and service industries.
Program Features
Get prepared for leadership roles
Learn management skills and apply research to solve business problems related to hospitality consumers, their judgments and decision-making processes
First-hand experience to deepen your knowledge of hospitality industries
Focus studies in hospitality management
Program Tracks
Develop the advanced business skills needed to match your goals for the hospitality management C-suite
Prepares you for academic research and continued study at the doctoral level
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Career Paths
With a proven track record of successful placements, Hospitality Management graduate students have careers in management and administration at major hospitality industries, including:
Funding Opportunities
Key to teaching, research and learning in the college, associateships provide students with professional experience and financial support.
These financial awards are made by Ohio State to students based on academic merit through a university-wide competition.
The college annually awards scholarships to its students to support their academic goals.
Cost
Graduate program costs can depend on a variety of factors such as residency, number of credit hours, and number of semesters enrolled. The Graduate Admissions website provides an estimate of annual costs for Ohio residents, domestic non-residents, and international students. The Registrar’s Office provides more in-depth information about Tuition and Fees.
Degree Requirements
Professional industry track prerequisites
Bachelor’s degree, three years of work experience or GRE/GMAT scores
Expected Time to Degree:
1.5-2 years
Deadline to apply
December 1
Applications for the next admissions cycle will open September 1
Mode of Instruction
While some courses may be offered online, this degree requires in-person learning on the Columbus campus.
Research track prerequisites
Bachelor’s degree, GRE/GMAT scores
Program start
Autumn Semester
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