Hospitality Mgmt & Leadership (MS)
Description
The University of Mississippi’s online Master of Science in Hospitality Management and Leadership is a 30-credit-hour program that prepares students for leadership and managerial positions in the hospitality and tourism industry, equipping them with the critical skills and knowledge required for success.
Course Requirements
The M.S. in Hospitality Management and Leadership is a 30-credit-hour program, consisting of 21 credit hours of core courses and 9 credit hours of electives from the list below.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| NAHM 5250 | Research I - Principles of Research | 3 |
| NAHM 5260 | Statistics I in NHM | 3 |
| NAHM 5140 | Human Resource Development in Services | 3 |
| NAHM 6150 | Advanced Financial Mgt. in Hospitality | 3 |
| NAHM 6200 | Global Leadership in Service Orgs. | 3 |
| NAHM 6240 | Advanced Marketing Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| NAHM 6270 | Topics in Hospitality and Leadership | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select 9 hours of the following: | 9 | |
| Advanced Foodservice Management | ||
| Organizational Behavior in Hospitality | ||
| Advanced Hotel Operations | ||
| Advanced Service Quality Management. | ||
| Adv. Hospitality Information Technology | ||
| Directed Independent Research 1 | ||
| Other courses approved by committee chair/program director/department chair/advisor | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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Typical research project and/or students would work with a chosen faculty mentor to complete 1-6 hours of NAHM 6930 Directed Independent Research with the hour requirements of 100 hours per 1 academic credit hour for an internship experience. NAHM 5430 Individual Study would be another option if they needed another independent study.
Other Academic Requirements
Students must complete a final portfolio for degree completion.