Rochester Institute of Technology

What you'll study

The MS in Hospitality Management combines advanced management theory with hands-on applied learning. The programme typically includes core modules in strategic hospitality management, financial management for hospitality, service operations and revenue management, alongside electives that allow concentration in areas such as food and beverage leadership, meetings and events, hospitality analytics and real estate development.

• Core subjects: Strategic Hospitality Management; Hospitality Finance and Accounting; Service Operations and Quality Management; Revenue and Distribution Management; Leadership and Human Resource Management in Hospitality.
• Electives / specialisms: Food and Beverage Management; Meetings, Events and Tourism Management; Hospitality Analytics and Data-driven Decision Making; Real Estate and Asset Management; Sustainable Practices in Hospitality.
• Applied learning: Case studies, industry simulation projects, consulting practicums with hospitality organisations and a capstone project or thesis that addresses a real-world management challenge.
• Professional development: Workshops in negotiation, sales and marketing, digital guest experience, and networking with industry partners; opportunities to engage with RIT’s hospitality labs and partner properties for experiential learning.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold a recognised bachelor’s degree in hospitality, business, tourism or a related field, or to demonstrate relevant professional experience in the hospitality industry. Typical entry includes a satisfactory undergraduate academic record, a statement of purpose outlining career goals, and letters of recommendation.

• Relevant professional experience in hospitality or related sectors is advantageous and may be required for some applicants without a directly related degree.
• International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency to the programme’s required standard.
• Some applicants may be asked to attend an interview or submit a portfolio of work or project evidence relevant to hospitality management.

Career prospects

Graduates of the programme progress into leadership roles across the hospitality and service sectors. Common career destinations include operations management in hotels and resorts, regional or corporate roles in food and beverage operations, revenue and yield management, meetings and events management, business development and commercial strategy, and consulting roles serving hospitality clients.

• Roles: General Manager, Director of Operations, Revenue Manager, Director of Food & Beverage, Director of Sales & Marketing, Events Director, Asset Manager, or hospitality consultant.
• Sectors: Full-service and limited-service hotels, luxury resorts, conference and event management companies, foodservice chains, cruise lines, casinos, corporate hospitality departments and hospitality-focused consultancies or REITs.
• Some graduates pursue further research or teaching in hospitality management or transition to related fields such as tourism development, real estate or broader service management roles.

Why study at Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology offers a practical, career-focused hospitality programme embedded within a broader university known for its experiential education and industry connections. Students benefit from faculty with industry and academic expertise, applied projects with hospitality partners, and access to RIT’s cross-disciplinary resources in business, technology and design.

• Strong emphasis on applied learning through consulting projects, internships and capstone work with commercial partners.
• Opportunities to collaborate with peers and faculty across business, analytics and technology disciplines, reflecting the increasingly data-driven nature of modern hospitality management.
• Professional development and networking through industry events, alumni connections and RIT’s career services aimed at placing graduates into management positions within the hospitality sector.