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Course Overview

The Master of Science degree in Hospitality Management Studies, which consists of 33 credits, is structured to meet the educational needs of adult learners working as managers, entrepreneurs, educators or other professionals in the hospitality industry. It is designed to provide a hospitality management education with an academically rigorous, yet flexible, program of study that meets the requirements for a professional master’s degree. For working adults seeking to upgrade their professional skills to enhance their careers, the degree program increases analytical, managerial and leadership competencies and will provide graduates with the requisite preparation for career advancement in various hospitality-related professional areas.

Program Outcomes

  • Global Competency: An ISHTM graduate will demonstrate competency in matters of global significance including global economics and the environment as they relate to the hospitality industry.
  • Cultural Competency: An ISHTM graduate will interact effectively within multi-cultural organizations and will exhibit an appreciation for the dynamics of cultural identity and differences essential for leading in a diverse workplace.
  • Managerial Competency: An ISHTM graduate will demonstrate the ability to lead and manage organizational change in the workplace by applying leadership techniques including motivating, embracing diversity, and mutual problem- solving, team- building and communication to ensure that the organization’s vision and mission are achieved.
  • Quantitative Literacy: An ISHTM graduate will demonstrate the ability to interpret and apply mathematical methods including but not limited to statistical analysis, managerial accounting and finance to solve business related issues.
  • Strategic Orientation: An ISHTM graduate will demonstrate the ability to develop, implement, coordinate and/or manage a strategic plan through a collaborative process.
  • Oral and Written Communication: An ISHTM graduate will demonstrate the ability to prepare and deliver effective oral presentations and/or write documents that present and evaluate information and opinions in a logical and analytical manner, incorporate research and documentation, and use style, grammar, mechanics and format appropriate to an educated audience.
  • Information Literacy: An ISHTM graduate will demonstrate the ability to evaluate and critique scholarly articles, apply qualitative and quantitative research methodology and conduct effective information search strategies utilizing the internet and other research engines and subsequently examine, assess and integrate the information into formulating an analysis for a case study and special project.

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements

Candidates for admission to the Master of Science in hospitality management studies degree program could be managers, business owners or educators or hold other professional positions related to the hospitality industry. The credentials required for admission as a matriculated student include the following:

  • A graduate application for admission and nonrefundable application fee.
  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative grade point ratio (GPR) of 2.75. (Applicants with a GPR of less than 2.75 may be admitted as pre-matriculated students on probation).
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended.
  • English-language proficiency, both written and verbal.
  • Industry work experience preferred (applicants without industry work experience may be required to take foundation courses HRTM 6100 and HRTM 6200 upon evaluation).
  • Personal statement of 400 words explaining reasons for pursuing hospitality graduate studies.
  • Personal interview with a graduate program adviser.

Additional classes may be required as a prerequisite for acceptance into the program. Applicants who are unable to provide official documents at the time of enrollment may register as non-matriculated or non-degree students with the approval of a graduate faculty adviser.

English Language Requirements:

  Regular (Direct) Admission Pre-Master’s Program (Graduate) Intermediate Pre-Master’s Program (Graduate) Pre-University Program (Undergraduate) Intermediate Pre-University Program (Undergraduate) Conditional Admission
TOEFLIBT 70 60 50 50 40 Not required
IELTS 6 5.5 5 5 4.5 Not required
ITEP 3.7 3.5 3.2 3.2 2.9 Not required
Pearson’s PTE-A 53 50 50 45 36 Not required
GTEC 1150 1075 1000 1000 900 Not required
E3PT 65 58 58 54 48 Not required
Duolingo 100 90 80 80 70 Not required
FDU EPS EPS 1109 + 1119 EPS placement test score 8   EPS placement test score 7   Not required
or EPS placement test score 7 EPS placement test score 3
EPS 5109 + 5119    
Other SAT EBRW: 480 ELS EAP level 110 ELS EAP level 109 ELS EAP level 109 ELS EAP level 107 Not required
ACT English: 22
ELS EAP level 112

Fees

Tuition Fees and Medical Insurance: $20700

Tuition per Credit: $959


This information was accurate on : 15/04/2021
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