Master of Science in Hospitality Management

Tuition is Cost per unit: $800 per semester unit, while applications for the Sep 2026 intake are open until Jul 1, 2027.

This Master of Science in Hospitality Management program applies core business skills such as strategic leadership, human resources, marketing, finance, operational analysis, and communications to the hospitality industry. It is designed for operators, managers, and entrepreneurs seeking to advance into corporate leadership or business ownership.

Focus areas include Corporate Track, Entrepreneurial Track.

Graduates are prepared for careers in corporate leadership or entrepreneurship/business ownership within the hospitality industry.

Admission requires a bachelor's degree in hospitality or a related field, a 3.0 GPA, and one year of hospitality experience. The application fee is $70, submitted via Cal State Apply.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. Courses are typically offered in the evenings on Monday through Thursday in a face-to-face format, with some courses available in a hybrid format. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 74% of applicants.

Cal Poly Pomona brings students together in a diverse, supportive and creative community. More than 300 clubs and organizations offer opportunities to make friends, try new activities and develop leadership skills. Students can live on campus in residence halls, suites, apartments or community-themed housing, with orientation helping them begin their Bronco journey.

The university’s polytechnic experience centers on hands-on learning inside and outside the classroom. Students put their studies to work through practical learning, community service projects, innovative opportunities and career exploration. Undergraduate and graduate programs span agriculture, business, design, education, engineering, hospitality, science, humanities, social sciences and performing arts. Campus initiatives also include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and geographic information systems.

Located in Pomona, California, Cal Poly Pomona places students in Southern California, within reach of mountain hiking, beaches and the cultural and culinary offerings of Downtown Los Angeles. The surrounding region provides career opportunities across many fields, while the campus connects students with employers. Students interested in international study should expect a campus culture that values belonging, mentorship and connection, alongside opportunities to learn by doing and build practical career skills.