Master of Science in Management (Hospitality & Event Management)

Overview & Career Outcomes

• The Master's in Management with a concentration in Hospitality & Event Management program will provide a multifaceted understanding of both industries. Our future-forward curriculum focuses on specialized skills employers require in this field.
• The faculty provides an experiential approach, with guest speakers, real-world examples, and client-based projects. Whether you are planning to work for an organization or launch your own business our program will help you advance your career. 

Master of Science in Management Hospitality & Event Management

• Plan and execute dynamic events from small scale meetings to mega-events
• Gain a deep understanding of event management and how to promote, budget, market events especially in the hospitality industry. 
• Lead diverse teams and manage complex revenue structures
• Employ data analytics to understand and fulfill evolving consumer demands, anticipate and respond to seasonal trends and strategize for growth. 
• Available in 100% online and hybrid formats

Curriculum

This dynamic curriculum for Hospitality & Event Management is delivered through case studies, group projects, coursework, simulations, and guest speakers from local organizations.  

A total of 36 credits are required for the Master of Science in Management degree with a concentration in Hopspitality & Event Management, of which up to 6 may be waived based on prior academic work.

• 21 credits (7 courses) comprise the core offerings which include a capstone where you choose 1 of 2 options: professional internship or Research project
• 9 required concentration credits (3 courses)
• 6 related elective credits (2 courses) which a student can choose from any courses offered at the graduate level to fulfill.

No GMAT/GRE scores are required for admission. 

International Students need to submit English equivalency from one of the following: TOEFL scores: minimum required score is 80 (iBT) or IELTS, minimum required score is 6.0; or Pearson PTE Academic minimum score is 53; or Duolingo minimum required score is 105. The English equivalency scores may be waived for international applicants who have earned a bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada.

• MGMT704 Financial Management 3 credits
• MGMT700 Global Leadership 3 credits
• MGMT703 Strategic Information Management 3 credits
• MGMT745 Strategic Marketing 3 credits
• MGMT707 Operations Strategy 3 credits
• MGMT705 Organizational Theory 3 credits
• MGMT799 Internship Capstone 3 credits
• MGMT798 Research Project Capstone 3 credits
• MGMT756 Policy & Brand Management in Hospitality 3 credits
• MGMT757 Hosp & Event Law, Ethics, & Risk Mgmt 3 credits
• MGMT758 Service Quality Management 3 credits

Requirements

• Candidates seeking admission to Lasell University's Communication graduate degree or certificate programs must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and demonstrate through academic background and/or work experience the ability to succeed in graduate studies. GRE/GMAT scores are not required for admission. The TOEFL may be waived for international applicants who have earned a bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada. All other applicants must submit a TOEFL/IELTS score.

This program is F-1 eligible. 

• All International applicants need to submit English equivalency from one of the following: TOEFL scores: minimum required score is 80 (iBT) or IELTS, minimum required score is 6.0; or Pearson PTE Academic minimum score is 53; or Duolingo minimum required score is 105. The English equivalency scores may be waived for international applicants who have earned a bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada.