Hospitality Management Studies

Overview

The Master of Science in Hospitality Management Studies (MSHMS) program from Fairleigh Dickinson University which consists of 30 credits, is structured to meet the educational needs of adult learners working as managers, entrepreneurs, educators or other professionals in the hospitality industry. It is designed to provide a hospitality management education with an academically rigorous, yet flexible, program of study that meets the requirements for a professional master’s degree. For working adults seeking to upgrade their professional skills to enhance their careers, the degree program increases analytical, managerial and leadership competencies and will provide graduates with the requisite preparation for career advancement in various hospitality-related professional areas.

Program Outcomes

• Global Competency: An ISHSTM graduate will demonstrate competency in matters of global significance including global economics and the environment as they relate to the hospitality industry.
• Cultural Competency: An ISHSTM graduate will interact effectively within multi-cultural organizations and will exhibit an appreciation for the dynamics of cultural identity and differences essential for leading in a diverse workplace.
• Managerial Competency: An ISHSTM graduate will demonstrate the ability to lead and manage organizational change in the workplace by applying leadership techniques including motivating, embracing diversity, and mutual problem- solving, team- building and communication to ensure that the organization’s vision and mission are achieved.
• Quantitative Literacy: An ISHSTM graduate will demonstrate the ability to interpret and apply mathematical methods including but not limited to statistical analysis, managerial accounting and finance to solve business related issues.