Hospitality Management B.S. and M.S.

Program Overview

The Combined Hospitality Management Degrees program at the University of North Texas offers a B.S. and M.S. in Hospitality Management. It aims to develop effective leaders with global perspectives and practical skills for advanced careers in the hospitality industry. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, industry connections, and future industry trends. It provides a competitive edge through a comprehensive education and leadership development, preparing graduates for success in various hospitality sectors.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Combined Hospitality Management Degrees program at the University of North Texas offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Science (M.S.) in Hospitality Management. This program is designed for students who want to accelerate their education and gain a competitive edge in the hospitality industry.

Objectives:

• Leadership Development: The program aims to develop effective leaders with core competencies in problem-solving, knowledge generation, communication, and strategic thinking.
• Global Perspective: Students gain a global perspective and the necessary skills for effective business interactions in the international hospitality market.
• Practical Skills: The curriculum emphasizes practical skills and industry techniques through hands-on learning laboratories and real-world experiences.
• Career Advancement: The program prepares students for advanced careers in various hospitality sectors, including lodging, restaurant, resort, and tourism management.
• Academic Careers: The program also provides a foundation for academic careers in teaching hospitality management.

Teaching:

• Faculty Expertise: The program is taught by knowledgeable and supportive faculty members actively involved in research related to hospitality operations, legal and regulatory aspects, marketing, sustainability, curriculum development, information technology, and global consumer issues.
• Hands-on Learning: The program emphasizes hands-on learning through unique hospitality management laboratories, providing practical experience in running a profitable hospitality business.
• Industry Connections: Students benefit from excellent internship and employment opportunities in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and beyond.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates can pursue careers in:
• Country club, hotel, resort, restaurant, or special events management
• Hospitality accounting, revenue management, and real estate
• Hospitality human resources
• Hospitality marketing and sales
• Industry Sectors: Graduates can find positions in casinos, travel and tourism companies, and cruise lines.

Other:

• Grad Track Pathway: The program offers a Grad Track Pathway, allowing students to earn both the B.S.
and M.S. degrees in a shorter time period and at a lower cost than earning them separately.
• Competitive Advantages: The program provides students with a competitive edge in the workforce by offering a comprehensive education, hands-on experience, and a strong emphasis on leadership development.
• Research Focus: Faculty members conduct research on various important hospitality issues, including sustainable tourism, hotel and restaurant management, and technology in the hospitality industry.
• Future Industry Trends: The curriculum addresses critical subjects that the industry will face in the future, such as changing demographics, technology and quality management, entrepreneurship, the impact of tourism on the global economy, legal requirements, and maximizing resources and profits.
• Financial Aid: Once accepted as a graduate student, students can apply for competitive scholarships, teaching assistantships, and teaching fellowships.
• Conditional Admission: Students conditionally admitted to the program can start taking Pathways courses after completing at least 90 hours of coursework towards their bachelor's degree.
They must complete the bachelor's degree within one academic year of their first Pathways course to have the graduate course credits transferred to their graduate plan of study.