M.S. in Tourism & Hospitality Management

The Master of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management (THM) is a 30-credit-hour degree and offers two concentrations and two specializations. The THM degree provides coursework focused on Tourism, Tourism Analytics, Destination Development and Crisis Management and Natural Resource Recreation. Students can choose between three options: 1) Thesis 2) Non-Thesis with Practicum, or 3) Non-Thesis with Professional Paper.

Why Study Tourism and Hospitality Management at the University of Florida?

University of Florida’s Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management has world-class programs and an internationally renowned, diverse faculty.

The University of Florida campus is located “where nature and culture meet” – in the city of Gainesville, which has been repeatedly named one of the top places to live in the U.S.

The state of Florida has a dynamic hospitality and tourism industry that receives more than 100 million visitors annually. It is a great place to live, study and make lifelong friends, professional connections and research collaborations.

Admissions Requirements

• A recognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution. 

• A minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours.

• As of July 1, 2020, the application packet for admission to our M.S. in Tourism and Hospitality Management program will not require the GRE or GMAT test results.

• Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires the inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé.