The Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management (HOSP) in the College of Human Sciences offers graduate studies leading to a Master's and Doctoral degree in Hospitality Management. The mission of these programs is to develop world class graduate students to identify, analyze and respond in an informed sense, to the dynamic nature of the global hospitality and tourism field through excellence in teaching, research and applied outreach.
Programs of Study
The M.S. degree is designed to provide advanced education for the rapidly evolving hospitality field. Students have a choice of two study tracks: the on-campus thesis or non-thesis program (non-thesis also offered in distance education format).
Application Deadline:
- Fall: January 15
- Spring: August 15
The online program is designed for busy professionals willing to earn a degree in their free time in their own locale, allowing individuals to balance educational objectives with work and family commitment. The combination of a non-thesis Hospitality Management degree and the distance learning program allows Auburn University to reach out to industry and personnel by extending classrooms beyond the confines of campus. The program offers an interesting blend of theoretical and applied courses created to keep students abreast of current management thinking and practice. Particular emphasis is placed on the concepts of informed decision-making, problem solving, and hospitality management in an international business context.
Application Deadline:
- Fall: January 15
- Spring: August 15
The Ph.D. program places a strong emphasis on methodology and the scientific process and equips students with the skill set necessary to make significant contributions in the chosen research field.
Application Deadline:
- Fall: January 15
- Spring: August 15
Why Auburn?
“One of the first things that stood out to me when I joined Auburn University’s hospitality graduate program was the diversity among the faculty, staff, and graduate students. As an international student from Jamaica, seeing representation across cultural backgrounds, research interests, and professional experiences instantly made me feel like I belonged.”
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