Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management

Oklahoma State University

The OSU School of Hospitality and Tourism Management is one of the oldest and most respected programs with high national and global academic rankings. Since 1937, the school has been at the forefront of educating students who have become successful leaders, decision-makers and entrepreneurs. Our Master’s degree prepares students for leadership and decision-making with critical thinking skills, problem-solving and in-depth knowledge of the business of hospitality and tourism along with industry practice and applications. Join us to advance your essential skills, competencies and industry knowledge to lead at the forefront of this fast-growing and rapidly changing national and global industry.CurriculumOSU offers thesis and non-thesis master’s degree options.The thesis option requires 30 credit hours of approved graduate courses including six credit hours of thesis and should be utilized by students seeking a career in higher education or those interested in a better understanding of the research process in their career.The non-thesis option requires 30 credit hours of approved graduate courses and is designed for those students needing more graduate-level major or minor courses and who intend to go into a hospitality and tourism leadership position.