Overview

The Global Hospitality Business at University of Houston is a premier Master of Science programme delivered through a first-of-its-kind partnership with Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. This unique collaboration allows students to gain an extensive understanding of world markets by studying in Europe, Asia, and North America. Participants spend one term at each partner institution, ensuring a truly international perspective on the service industry.

Why Global Hospitality Business at University of Houston?

This programme offers unparalleled professional immersion by combining academic rigour with practical industry exposure. Students benefit from business field trips to major global tourism hubs such as Paris, Macau, and New York. Beyond the classroom, the curriculum includes professional certifications and a personalised capstone project designed in collaboration with leading players in the hotel and tourism sectors. Graduates gain access to three distinct global alumni networks, providing a significant advantage in the international job market.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 1070 per credit
National fee: USD 1070 per credit
Local fee: USD 565 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of 39 semester credit hours distributed across three terms in different global locations. Modules may include:

Hospitality Business Strategies in Europe, Middle East, & Africa
Hospitality Real Estate Finance
Hospitality Financial Assets & Planning Management
Research Methods in Hospitality Industry
Hospitality Business Strategies in Asia
Services Management in Hospitality
Hospitality Management Strategies
Pricing and Revenue Management in Hospitality
Hospitality Business Strategies in the Americas & the Caribbean

Careers with Global Hospitality Business

The programme is specifically designed to pave the way for an international career in the hospitality, tourism, and service industries. By working closely with top industry players and gaining firsthand experience of local cultures across three continents, graduates are prepared for leadership roles in global organisations. The extensive ties to industry and the combined strength of three university networks support graduate destinations in high-level management and strategic consultancy worldwide.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Hospitality Real Estate Finance

Hospitality Financial Assets & Planning Management

Methods of Research in Hospitality Industry

Hospitality Business Strategies in Asia

Services Management in Hospitality

Hospitality Management Strategies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

International Business Hospitality Management Tourism & Leisure View 194 other Masters in International Business in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Online Graduate Admission Application

$80 Application Fee for International Applicants

Complete Résumé or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Personal Statement

One Official College Transcript
Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) – minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 cumulative average scale.

Tuition Fees

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41730 USD / year

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41730 USD / year

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In-State

22035 USD / year

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Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

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