Master's in Hospitality and Tourism Management

The Master’s in Hospitality and Tourism Management program is an online graduate-level leadership program that’s designed to prepare you for the next step in your career.

All of our courses are taught by passionate instructors with years of high-level experience in the hospitality industry. Our faculty is dedicated to turning our classrooms into communities, and students will have the opportunity to connect and network with their classmates, instructors, and alumni. You’ll even get to spend two weeks at San Diego State University’s beautiful campus at the beginning and end of your program.

Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to take your career to new heights and gained meaningful connections with instructors and classmates that will last a lifetime.

At a Glance

• Leadership program with personalized hands-on coursework

• Program includes 2 weeks in San Diego

• Real-world content

• Cohort based - students go through the program together

• No thesis required, students complete a capstone project

• Gain a mentor and expand your network

Program is Perfect For

The Master’s in Hospitality and Tourism Management program is ideal for dedicated and driven professionals who want to advance their career in the hospitality industry.

Our typical student is a mid-level manager with industry experience who wants to become a director, general manager, or CEO within a hospitality, recreation, or tourism organization or agency.

Many of our students value the flexibility of our online courses, which allows them to continue their education without putting their professional lives on hold. Our alumni have gone on to hold leadership positions with the world’s most esteemed brands in hospitality and tourism, including Hilton, Hyatt, Universal, and many others.

What You Can Learn

Our program helps you develop the skills you need to be successful in a high-level hospitality and tourism profession. Our courses focus on a variety of topics, including marketing, leadership, financial planning, accounting, technology, strategic development, and sustainability.

Students will learn about these topics from dedicated, experienced instructors, many of whom also teach courses on SDSU’s main campus. Our courses are supplemented by frequent networking opportunities and on-site learning experiences at some of San Diego’s most popular tourist destinations.

You’ll make connections, learn essential skills, earn networking opportunities, and gain the confidence you need to succeed in hospitality and tourism.

Prerequisites

In order to apply to the Master’s in Hospitality and Tourism Management program at SDSU Global Campus, you must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Ideally, you should also have experience in the hospitality and tourism industry.

If you’re a domestic applicant, SDSU requires that you have a minimum 2.85 undergraduate GPA.

International applicants are required to have a minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA. Under special considerations, we may consider applicants with a GPA below 2.85 for admission.

If you don’t have a bachelor’s degree, but you do have a track record of superior leadership, you may be accepted into the program and receive a special certification upon completion.