Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

Master of Science in Hospitality Business Management

RIT’s hospitality management master’s degree develops business management leaders who successfully create and deliver world-class experiences and services in hospitality and across all industries.

Why Study RIT’s Hospitality Management Master’s Degree

• Complete the degree online or on campus.
• Advance your career in lodging, events, food and beverage, cruise lines, convention and visitors bureaus, and travel technology.
• Develop and deliver world-class experiences in hospitality, tourism, and any industry.
• A cutting-edge curriculum at the forefront of industry trends in technology, analytics, customer experience, and sustainability.

RIT’s master’s in hospitality business management specializes in enhancing analytics and technology skills essential for leadership positions in the hospitality industry. A comprehensive curriculum empowers career changers and working professionals to excel in sales, marketing, revenue management, business strategy, customer experience design and management, sustainability, and data analytics, as well as hotel real estate development and investment. This hospitality management master’s degree offers you a transformative experience that propels your career to new heights, granting you a competitive edge and unlocking exciting opportunities in the ever-evolving hospitality sector.

RIT’s Hospitality Management Master’s Degree: Study Online or On-Campus

Recognized by Forbes, Travel Weekly, Nation’s Restaurant News, and Corporate Travel magazines, RIT’s master’s in hospitality management enables you to build upon your previous coursework and skills in management, hospitality, tourism, and retail with a focus on a range of areas, including accounting, business analytics, entrepreneurship, finance, human resources, management, marketing, and supply chain management. This versatility unlocks abundant job opportunities, enabling you to pursue diverse career paths beyond the hospitality industry. The program is available online and on-campus.

Additional Information

Online Degree Information

This online program is designed to be done part-time, taking one or two classes per term. The program is 10 classes (or 30 credits) to completion. The average time to earn the degree is 2.5 to 3 years. The 6 core courses will be offered asynchronously. The 4 elective courses could be synchronous or asynchronous, depending on the student's choice. For specific details about the delivery format and learning experience, contact the Program Contact listed on this page. RIT does not offer student visas for online study.

Online Study Restrictions for Some International Students

Certain countries are subject to comprehensive embargoes under US Export Controls, which prohibit virtually ALL exports, imports, and other transactions without a license or other US Government authorization. Learners from the Crimea region of Ukraine, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria may not register for RIT online courses. Nor may individuals be on the United States Treasury Department’s list of Specially Designated Nationals or the United States Commerce Department’s Table of Deny Orders. By registering for RIT online courses, you represent and warrant that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any such country or on any such list.

Online Study Restrictions for Some International Students

Certain countries are subject to comprehensive embargoes under US Export Controls, which prohibit virtually ALL exports, imports, and other transactions without a license or other US Government authorization. Learners from the Crimea region of Ukraine, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria may not register for RIT online courses. Nor may individuals be on the United States Treasury Department’s list of Specially Designated Nationals or the United States Commerce Department’s Table of Deny Orders. By registering for RIT online courses, you represent and warrant that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any such country or on any such list.