Management, Hospitality Management Specialization, M.A.

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Management

The Master of Arts in Management is designed to prepare individuals currently in or seeking management positions for the challenges of management in the 21st Century. The degree focuses on developing leadership, communications, and interpersonal skills in order to foster the freedom to accomplish tasks, set goals, and develop relationships necessary for professional success and advancement. The 39-credit hour program offers four areas of specialization: Health Care Administration, Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management, and Organization Management. When a course is taken without having the specified prerequisite, equivalent additional hours will be added to the program. Graduate core courses cannot be taken directed study. Up to twelve (12) hours of graduate business course credit may be awarded toward the M.A. degree requirements for approved courses from another institution or from Intermediate and/or Senior Education Levels of the Military Services of the United States of America (official documentation of successful completion is required).

Hospitality Management Specialization (15 hours)

Specialization not available at all campuses. Check with advisor.

• MGMT 5321 - Foundations of Hospitality Management 3 hrs
• MGMT 5322 - Hospitality Facilities Development and Planning 3 hrs
• MGMT 5323 - Food and Beverage Management 3 hrs
• MGMT 5324 - Managing Social Media 3 hrs

• Three hours from:

• BUAD 5315 - Legal Environment 3 hrs
• MGMT 5316 - Selected Topics in Management 3 hrs
• MKTG 5302 - Marketing Analysis 3 hrs