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 requires students to complete 36-hours of coursework. Complete Degree requirements are listed here: https://www.unlv.edu/degree/ms-hotel-administration.

Thesis Track

• Core Coursework: 15 credit hours.
• Elective Hours: 15 credit hours. Elective courses may be any graduate level HOA course. Student may also complete graduate level business courses. Elective courses outside of these two colleges must be pre-approved by on of the program contacts.
• Thesis: 6 credit hours.
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Professional Paper Track

• Core Coursework: 15 credit hours.
• Elective Hours: 18 credit hours. Elective courses may be any graduate level HOA course. Student may also complete graduate level business courses. Elective courses outside of these two colleges must be pre-approved by on of the program contacts.
• Professional Paper: 3 credit hours.
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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.

Optional Internships

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. Billy Bai, Faculty Program Director
• Rhonda McElroy, Director of Graduate Programs