Master of Science in Hotel Administration
Program Overview
This program provides a comprehensive understanding of human resource management, accounting, marketing, and service management in the hospitality industry. Students develop critical analytical skills, conduct independent research, and explore career possibilities in various hospitality sectors, including hotel management, convention management, and food service management.
Program Outline
Careers:
Career Possibilities
Examine the functions of human resource management, with special attention to strategic human resource alliances and developing trends. Apply accounting and financial information to executive decision making in the hospitality industry. Develop marketing & advertising systems for hospitality industries based on the need to create new markets and the need to respond to significant shifts in social and economic patterns. Examine service marketing and management concepts relevant to the hospitality industry and explore how these concepts can be applied to service delivery systems Examine research methods including: scientific method, literature review, sampling, statistics, research design and analytical technique. Examine mechanisms and techniques employed in the management of hotel management, convention and meetings management, casino management, or food service management. Develop critical analytical skills to assess the quality of the research and information that students will encounter in their professional lives. Conduct independent research in their major area of work on the analysis of a problem for a hospitality organization. Plan, organize, design, construct, and carry out research to help solve identified problems.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Overview:
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a public research university located in the heart of Las Vegas, Nevada. It is known for its diverse student body, innovative academic programs, and its unique location in a vibrant and dynamic city.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
UNLV offers a vibrant and diverse campus experience. Students can expect to find a welcoming community with a strong sense of belonging. The university boasts a wide range of student organizations, clubs, and activities, catering to various interests. UNLV also emphasizes the importance of community engagement and provides opportunities for students to connect with the local community.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Diverse and Inclusive Environment:
UNLV prides itself on its diverse student body, with one-third of students being first-generation college attendees. This creates a welcoming and inclusive environment for students from various backgrounds.Unique Location:
Situated in Las Vegas, UNLV offers students access to a vibrant city with numerous cultural, entertainment, and professional opportunities.Innovative Academics:
UNLV offers a wide range of academic programs, including 78 majors, 84 minors, and over 197 graduate degree and certificate programs. The university also boasts its own law, medicine, and dental medicine schools.Strong Community Engagement:
UNLV encourages students to engage with the local community and provides opportunities for service learning and volunteer work.Academic Programs:
UNLV offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines, including:
Arts and Sciences:
Humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics.Business:
Accounting, finance, marketing, management, and entrepreneurship.Education:
Teacher education, educational leadership, and special education.Engineering:
Civil, mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering.Health Sciences:
Nursing, medicine, dentistry, public health, and biomedical sciences.Hospitality:
Hospitality management, tourism management, and culinary arts.Law:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree.Fine Arts:
Music, theatre, dance, and visual arts.Other:
UNLV is a relatively young university, established in 1957. It has grown significantly over the years and is now one of the largest universities in Nevada. The university is also home to a number of research centers and institutes, focusing on areas such as healthcare, technology, and sustainability.
Entry Requirements:
Domestic Applicants
- A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale, or 3.00 or higher in the last two years of study.
- Note: It is preferred (not required) that applicants have a minimum of one-year of full-time work experience in a management/supervisory capacity in the hospitality industry, or three years of full-time, front-line experience.
International Applicants
- A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale, or 3.00 or higher in the last two years of study.
- International applicants must complete the requirements listed in the UNLV English Proficiency page.
- Note: It is preferred (not required) that applicants have a minimum of one-year of full-time work experience in a management/supervisory capacity in the hospitality industry, or three years of full-time, front-line experience.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency by submitting a TOEFL score of 80 or higher, an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher, or a PTE Academic score of 53 or higher.
