COURSE CURRICULUM

The Hospitality Management master’s program at the University of North Texas prepares students to become leaders in the rapidly evolving global hospitality and tourism industry through a combination of management education, strategic thinking and industry-focused research. The program explores critical future challenges affecting hospitality businesses, including changing workforce and consumer demographics, technology integration, quality management, sustainability, entrepreneurship, tourism economics, legal and regulatory issues, and maximizing organizational profitability and human resources. Students learn how to analyze industry trends, improve guest experiences and develop innovative business strategies for hotels, restaurants, resorts, tourism organizations and event management companies. Courses are taught by experienced faculty members actively involved in research related to hotel and restaurant operations, consumer behavior, hospitality profitability and industry regulations, giving students exposure to current real-world practices and emerging developments. Graduate students also benefit from valuable professional networking opportunities through the program’s active industry board of governors, annual Hospitality Career Expo and other career-focused events that connect students with employers and professionals in the hospitality sector. Financial support opportunities include scholarships, teaching assistantships and teaching fellowships available through national, state, university and college resources. The program offers both in-person and online learning formats with thesis and non-thesis options, allowing students to choose a degree path that best matches their career goals and learning preferences. Coursework covers topics such as Global Tourism Systems, SMART Destination, International Sustainable Tourism, Strategic Management in the Hospitality Industry, Advanced Convention and Event Management and Survey of Beverages in the Hospitality Industry. Graduates develop strong leadership, communication, analytical and operational management skills that prepare them for careers in hospitality management, tourism management, lodging operations, restaurant management, consulting and higher education, while also helping them adapt to the increasing globalization and digital transformation of the hospitality industry.