Master of Science in Hospitality Management

The goal of the online Master of Science program in Hospitality Management is to prepare scholars and experienced (middle management level) practitioners to advancement of knowledge as it relates to research, education, and operations in hospitality management.

• The master’s program provides students with an opportunity to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of study and the profession in order to develop more effective research and operational practices, and to qualify for leadership positions in teaching, research, hospitality management, and administration.
• The program does not have any concentrations, emphases, options, specializations, or tracks. In addition to the curriculum below, students will be required to complete a academic portfolio in this degree program. 

The following 10 courses (30 credit hours) are required for a student to successfully complete the Online Hospitality Management graduate program.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Students must complete a final portfolio for degree completion.

Applications for admission to the graduate programs must be submitted to the University of Mississippi Graduate School through the online application process.

To properly apply for admission, students must complete and submit:

• An online application completed through the Graduate School website.
• A statement of Purpose not exceeding 1,000 words, which clearly demonstrates your interest in the field, readiness to pursue a graduate degree, academic and professional goals, and how joining the graduate program will help you meet these goals.
  
  In this document, you may also include a statement on how you will contribute to the diversity of the classroom, department, and university community. (See Excellence in Inclusivity). Thisdocument should be uploaded as an attachment to the Graduate School online application.
• Names and contact information of academic or professional references should be specified on the online Graduate School application. The letters should speak to the applicant’s readiness and ability to succeed in the graduate program.
  
  The Graduate School’s online reference system sends requests to the recommenders. Two (2) references are required for application to the master’s program, and three (3) references are required for application to the doctoral program.
• Official transcripts from all institutions where a degree was obtained AND from institutions attended for any graduate work sent to the Graduate School.
• Official English proficiency test scores (Only if the applicant’s native language is not English): TOEFL, IELTS, or Pearson’s Test of Academic English scores within 2 years of applying to the graduate program sent to the Graduate School.
• Interviews are required for prospective PhD students. Prospective students should contact potential advisors. The advisor is mutually agreed upon by the student and faculty and should be identified in the statement of purpose.

Applicant's to the M.S. in Hospitality Services do not need to submit a GRE and can choose to submit a resume or CV. 

After acceptance, applications for graduate assistantship may be submitted online. For questions about the MS in FNS and PhD in NHM programs or online MS in HM program, contact NHM Graduate Program Coordinator Dr. Georgianna Mann at grmann@olemiss.edu.

Application Deadline

In order to be assured consideration, the above materials must be on file in the Graduate School prior to the deadline.

Application deadlines are:

In case these dates fall on a weekend or legal holiday, the deadlines are automatically extended to the next business day.

Need Help?

Instructions for submitting application materials such as test scores and transcripts can be found on the Graduate School website.

For questions about the submission process, contact the Graduate Schooll (Email: gschool@olemiss.edu).