The Master’s in Hotel Administration (HOA) degree program is an on-campus program that prepares students for a successful career as an upper-level executive in the hospitality industry or as an instructor/researcher in a hospitality education program.
The program is a 1-year program for full-time students, on the professional track. Students who complete the program on a part-time basis will take 2 to 2.5 years. The program requires students to complete 31-hours of coursework. Complete Degree requirements are listed here: https://www.unlv.edu/degree/ms-hotel-administration.
Curriculum for HOA Students with a Fall Admissions
Professional Track
- Course Overview: This explain what courses need to complete which semester. Click here to learn when courses are offered during the academic year.
- Elective Hours: 7 credit hours. Elective courses may be any graduate level HOA course. Elective courses outside the college must be pre-approved by on of the program contacts.
Thesis Track
- Course Overview: This explain what courses need to complete which semester. Click here to learn when courses are offered during the academic year.
- Elective Hours: 3 credit hours. Elective courses may be any graduate level HOA course. Elective courses outside the college must be pre-approved by on of the program contacts.
- Thesis: 6 credit hours
Optional Internships
Curriculum for HOA Students with a Spring Admissions
Professional Track
- Course Overview: This explain what courses need to complete which semester. Click here to learn when courses are offered during the academic year.
- Elective Hours: 7 credit hours. Elective courses may be any graduate level HOA course. Elective courses outside the college must be pre-approved by on of the program contacts.
Thesis Track
- Course Overview: This explain what courses need to complete which semester. Click here to learn when courses are offered during the academic year.
- Elective Hours: 3 credit hours. Elective courses may be any graduate level HOA course. Elective courses outside the college must be pre-approved by on of the program contacts.
- Thesis: 6 credit hours
Resources for Thesis or Culminating Project
Students are encouraged to utilize the Hospitality Graduate Student Library Resources when working on their thesis or professional paper. Lateka Grays is located right in Hospitality Hall, room 251. Once you have your topic approved and need help located research materials, just email her.
Master’s in Hotel Administration Graduate Student Handbook
Students are responsible for understanding and adhering to the policies and procedures that are documented in this graduate student handbook.
Program Contacts
- Dr. Ozgur Ozdemir Faculty Program Director
- Diane Wrightman, Director of Graduate Programs
- Rhonda McElroy, Assistant Dean of Student Success
