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MS in Consumer Sciences, Hospitality and Retail Management

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In our Hospitality and Retail Management master’s program, you will learn the latest information that has substantial impact on today’s hospitality and fashion retail businesses and will prepare you to be a part of the next generation of leaders in lodging, foodservice, tourism and fashion retail industries. 

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Program Features

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Program Tracks

Professional track (non-thesis option) 

Develop the advanced business skills needed to match your goals for the hospitality and retail management C-suite 

Academic track (thesis option) 

Prepares you for academic research and continued study at the doctoral level

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Our students make essential contributions to the vibrant intellectual community of our program. Click below to learn more about some of our students’ interests and accomplishments.

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Career Paths

With a proven track record of successful placements, Hospitality and Retail Management graduate students have careers in management and administration at major hospitality and retail industries, including:

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Funding Opportunities 

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Degree Requirements 

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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

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Research track prerequisites

Bachelor’s degree, GRE/GMAT scores

Program start

Autumn Semester 

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