Take your career further with advanced hospitality degrees that combine academic rigor with real-world application. Hilton College graduate programs are designed to give you a competitive edge in leadership, research, and industry innovation.

We offer:

• Master’s Degrees (MS in Hospitality Management, MS in Global Hospitality Business, Executive Master – online)
• Dual Degree Options (MS/MBA, BS/MS)
• Doctoral Degrees (Ph.D. in Hospitality Administration, Doctorate in Global Hospitality Leadership – online)
• Graduate Certificate in Hospitality Decision Making & Analytics

 
Master of Science (M.S.) in Hospitality Management
Core courses: business, management, research
Specializations in marketing, food & beverage, and revenue management
36 credit hours (research or professional track)
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Dual MS/MBA
Partnership with UH C.T. Bauer College of Business
Earn both an MS in Hospitality Management and an MBA in three years
63 semester hours required
Separate admissions required for both programs
BS/MS Accelerated Plan
Complete both degrees in five years
Start MS coursework in your senior year (12 credits applied)
Finish the MS in one additional year

M.S. in Global Hospitality Business
Joint degree with Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne and Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Study across three continents (Switzerland, Hong Kong, Houston)
Includes capstone project, business field trips, and three professional certifications

Executive Master of Hospitality Management (Online Program)
100% online, designed for working professionals
One-year accelerated program (30 credit hours)
Courses are five weeks each with breaks in between

Doctoral Programs

Doctorate in Global Hospitality Leadership (Online Program)
100% online, designed for executives, professionals, and educators
Focus on applied research, consulting, and leadership
Flexible delivery for global accessibility

Ph.D. in Hospitality Administration
Research-intensive program for future professors and researchers
Emphasis on theory, research development, grantsmanship, and academic leadership
 
Graduate Certificate
Hospitality Decision Making & Analytics
Foundation in hospitality analytics, economics, and cultural forces
Prepares students for careers in data-driven hospitality management
Credits may apply toward a future MS degree