COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master of Hospitality Management Studies (30 credits) at Fairleigh Dickinson University is a professionally oriented graduate program designed for working adults such as managers, entrepreneurs, educators, and other hospitality professionals who want to strengthen leadership and analytical skills while maintaining flexibility in study. The program focuses on developing global, cultural, managerial, quantitative, strategic, communication, and information literacy competencies so graduates can effectively operate in diverse and international hospitality environments. Students may begin with optional graduate foundation courses in Hospitality Operations Management and Tourism Destination Management if additional preparation is needed. The core academic structure includes required courses such as Special Project and a two-part Research Methodology sequence, which build applied research and problem-solving capabilities. Supporting coursework strengthens managerial expertise through subjects like Financial Management, Advanced Human Resource Management, Service Management, Global Marketing, and Organizational Behavior and Leadership, ensuring students gain a broad understanding of hospitality operations and strategic decision-making. In addition, students complete elective credits that allow specialization based on career interests, including areas such as wine studies, global tourism development, hospitality law, entrepreneurship, conflict resolution, training and development, casino industry studies, and international tourism internships. These electives also support applied learning through practicum and internship options, enabling students to connect theory with real-world industry experience. The curriculum emphasizes leadership, adaptability, and strategic planning while preparing graduates to manage organizational change, interpret financial and statistical data, and communicate effectively in professional contexts. Overall, the program is structured to enhance career advancement opportunities in the global hospitality industry by combining academic rigor with practical, industry-relevant training and flexible learning pathways tailored to adult learners.