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Dual MS/MBA

 This three-year degree is offered through a partnership between Hilton College and the University of Houston’s C.T. Bauer College of Business. Through this program, students earn both an MS and MBA in less time than it would take to earn each degree independently. This degree requires a minimum of 63 semester hours. Students must apply separately to each program and meet admissions requirements for both. Once admitted into one of the programs, students must gain admission to the second within one calendar year. Students receive two diplomas and must file for graduation with both degrees in the same semester. For more information, please visit Bauer’s MBA program.

If you are interested in our joint MS/MBA program, you’ll need to apply to the Bauer College of Business as well as Hilton College. Once you have been admitted to the first graduate program, you must gain admission to the second program within one calendar year.

Master of Science in Hospitality Management

Whether you want to acquire more in-depth industry knowledge or to reinvent yourself in your career, the Master of Science (MS) in Hospitality Management degree will prepare you to excel, lead, and increase your earning potential in our dynamic industry. As a graduate student at the Hilton College, you can customize your degree plan and focus on an area of specialization such as finance, revenue management, human resources, food & beverage, hotels, and more.
The MS program is 36 hours in length and is designed for completion at the University of Houston (main campus) over the course of two academic years. The degree can also be completed as part of an accelerated plan (BS/MS (4+1)) or on a part-time basis. The degree plan also allows students to choose between a Professional Track and a Research Track. 

Professional Track

The Professional Track is designed for students who aspire to work in the industry (or are already working) and seek to advance and grow in the industry in their careers. 

  • GHL 6360 – Graduate Directed Practicum is a professional development course offered to students in this track that is designed for students to take on an operations issue at their current place of employment and conduct research to propose a solution.

Research Track

The Research Track is designed for students who wish to conduct research and contribute new knowledge to a specific field and are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. after completing their MS degree.

  • GHL 6190 – Research Proposal is a research development course offered to students in this track designed to further development of the student’s detailed research proposal and corresponding data collection instrumentation.
  • GHL 6382 – Methods of Research in Hospitality is a research development course offered to students in this track designed to further analysis and evaluation of existing research in hospitality management with an emphasis on the study of various research models.

NOTE: Students are encouraged to declare a track at the end of their first year (second semester) of the program.

Steps to Apply for Admission

  1. Get started on your graduate admission application at applyweb.com/uhouston.
  2. Pay the following Application Fee:
    $50 for Domestic Applicants
    $80 for International Applicants
  3. Submit a complete Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
    a.     The document must include a mailing address and an email address. A minimum of one year of experience in hospitality-related work is preferred for admission. The document must be submitted online through the application portal.
  4. Submit a Personal Statement
    a.     The document must include a concise description of why you want to pursue a Master of Science in Hospitality Management degree. The document must be submitted online through the application portal and should be approximately 250 words in length, double-spaced.
  5. Submit an Official College Transcript (from all institutions attended)
    a.     Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) – This must be a minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 cumulative average scale.
    b.     Official transcripts must list degree(s) earned and date(s) awarded, or an official degree certificate must be provided.

    NOTE: International applicants must possess a US bachelor’s degree or the equivalent to a US bachelor’s degree. For more information specific to your country, please visit uh.edu/graduate-school/international-students/transcripts/index.php or email your questions to gradschool@uh.edu.

    Please have the school(s) you attend/attended submit transcripts to the following:
     •     Regular Mail — University of Houston Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 3947, Houston, TX, 77253-3947
     •     Express Mail — University of Houston Graduate Admissions, 4302 University Dr., Room 102, Houston, TX, 77204-2012
     •     Electronic or “Speede” Transcript — Within the state of Texas, the fastest way to send your transcript is electronically. Inquire at your previous institution about this option. E-transcripts can be sent to gradschool@uh.edu
  6. Submit Three Letters of Recommendation
    a.     Applicants will provide the email address of three recommenders when completing the online application; a mix of both employers and professors is preferred. The recommendation letters must be submitted online through the application portal.
  7. Applicant Interview
    a.     Interviews are required unless they are waived for all applicants. Interviews are conducted either in person or online at a time and date agreed upon by the student and the program manager; interviews are by invitation only.
    Additional Required Admission Documents for International Applicants
  8. Submit Official Degree Certificate or Diploma
    a.     Please refer to https://www.uh.edu/graduate-school/international-students/transcripts/index.php for more information regarding general guidelines and country-specific guidelines.
    b.     Submit official documents to the Graduate School using the delivery methods listed in Step #5.
  9. Submit Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo Scores (English Language Proficiency - ELP)
    a.     All graduate applicants, regardless of citizenship status, must demonstrate proficiency in English to obtain admission to the University of Houston. The test scores that you submit must be valid and reportable at the time you submit your application (within the last two years for the TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson, or Duolingo).
     •     The minimum TOEFL scores required based on the type are the following:
          o   Internet based Test (iBT): An overall score of 79 or higher
          o   Paper-based Test (pBT): An overall score of 550 or higher.
          o   TOEFL scores must be received directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS). The University of Houston’s ETS Institutional Code is 6870.
     •     The minimum IELTS score required is an overall score of a 6.5 IELTS scores should be sent electronically to “University of Houston”.
     •     For international graduate applicants, the University of Houston Graduate School has approved the Duolingo English Test for English proficiency exams. Duolingo English Tests are valid for two years from the date the test was taken.
     •     Please refer to https://www.uh.edu/graduate-school/international-students/english-proficiency/ for more information on English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements and exemptions based on the country where the degree was earned.
  10. Submit a Letter of Financial Backing Form
    a.     The Letter of Financial Backing form must be supported by a current bank and the amounts listed must be converted to USD.
    b.     Please refer to https://www.uh.edu/graduate-school/i-20/index.php for more information on the I-20 and Financial Backing Form documentation.
  11. Submit a copy of the biometric page of your Passport

Scholarships

Scholarships from Hilton College are awarded based on class rank, which is determined by the complete application packet and professional industry experience, and as funding is available. Students who are not initially awarded scholarships can apply for a scholarship before the annual deadline of March 1st after they have been enrolled in at least one semester in the graduate program.

Deadlines

  • Fall: May 31 (Priority Deadline of May 1)
  • Spring: October 1 for International Applicants and November 1 for Domestic Applicants

NOTE: Admission decisions are made based on the evaluation of a complete file submitted by the application deadline. The official decision will be posted onto the applicant’s application via ApplyWeb. Applicants will receive an email notification that the decision letter is available through the application.