Master in Hospitality Administration/Management (Master's)

Tuition is $842 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year..

This online master's programme focuses on leadership and strategic management within hospitality and tourism operations. Students develop expertise in financial performance analysis, organizational behavior, and global service delivery. The curriculum emphasizes practical application through industry-relevant coursework and elective options. Graduates are prepared for advanced roles in hotel, resort, event, and food service management.

Focus areas include Strategic Marketing in Service Dominant Logic, Organizational Behavior in the Hospitality Industry, Competitive Strategies in Hospitality, Benchmarking and Operations Analysis in the Hospitality Industry, Corporate Social Responsibility, Experience, Adventure and Education Tourism.

The programme requires 36 credits, distributed across core courses, elective courses, and a capstone experience. Courses are delivered in 7- or 15-week formats with no set login times.

Graduates enter roles such as hotel or resort operations manager, event or tourism manager, food and beverage director, or revenue analyst in hospitality organizations.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. The programme does not require GRE or GMAT scores. Required documents include official transcripts and a completed application.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. Online, asynchronous, full-time or part-time; typically completed in 1.5 to 2 years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 54% of applicants.

The online campus centers on a structured classroom experience supported by academic and technical resources, career resources, an academic calendar, commencement services and student support. A virtual open house, online classroom tour and student testimonials offer ways to understand how study is organized. Students learn from experienced faculty, while The Launch Pad and J2: Accelerated Master's Programs add further options within student services.

JWU Online's academic portfolio covers business fields such as accounting, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, human resource management, and operations and supply chain management. It also includes criminal justice, baking and pastry arts, culinary arts, healthcare administration, public health, hospitality management, psychology, public administration, computer science, and sports, entertainment and event management. Graduate study includes master's degrees, MBAs, a Master of Public Administration, and doctoral programs in business, hospitality leadership, and organizational development. Certificates and micro-certificates provide shorter study paths in selected areas.

International applicants have a dedicated International Admissions route alongside undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, transfer, and returning-student admissions. Financial-aid information includes tuition and fees, scholarships and grants, and military benefits. Three-year, 90 to 91 credit bachelor's programs provide a faster, focused path to graduation without summer classes while maintaining the academic foundation and career-ready experience of a traditional four-year degree.