People seriously considering careers in the hospitality and tourism industries for possible senior management positions in hotels, resorts, convention services, real estate development projects, online distribution of travel services as well as business ownership will find themselves fully prepared to meet industry challenges through an MS in Hospitality Management Program with a concentration on Global Tourism. It is offered by Drexel University Online with both professional and technological emphasis to truly connect academics with industry.

Students should be able to complete this program for a period of two (2) years. Sharing the same Core courses and Hospitality Management Required courses with the MS in Hospitality Management with Gaming and Casino Management concentration, The Global Tourism concentration has its special courses to complete the program. Its concentration courses include Destination and Resort Management, Economics and Social Dynamics of Tourism, The Global Tourism System, Tourism and Sustainability, Tourism Development, and Tourism Marketing and Branding.

The tourism industry is expected to be responsible for providing 1 out of every 11 jobs worldwide by the year 2014. This expectation as well as the healthy state of the present economic activity of the industry promises a bright future especially to those who have managed to equip themselves professionally with the demands of their careers. The MS in Hospitality Management – Global Tourism Program endeavors to produce qualified graduates who can perform the job of being key decision makers in the booming industry of hospitality.

Admissions requirements include a completed application form, bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, related coursework, minimum GPA of 3.0 both for undergraduate and graduate work, official transcripts, two (2) letters of recommendation, personal essay and resume. Tuition rate is $ 960.00 per credit.