Graduate Program
The main goal of the Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) Program is to make a contribution to the world by educating students and developing intellectual curisousity for innovative entrepreneurship.
HRM is committed to accomplishing this goal through a University-wide support group of scholars, one-to-one guidance of the program's researchers, and innovative interactions with talented local entrepreneurs.
Established in 1982, the HRM Program continues to be a major provider of successful leaders for the hospitality industry.
The M.S. in Food Science with an emphasis in Hotel and Restuarant Management program requires a minimum of 30 credits and a written graduation report. In general, it takes about one-and-a-half years to two years to complete.
Options
The HRM program has two study tracks that lead to a Master of Science degree: research and entrepreneurship. Each track has a unique structure.
Higher Education and Research Track (thesis option)
The research track focuses on helping students develop analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset. Students take courses in research methodology and statistics, and conduct hands-on research with our talented HRM researchers.
This option is designed to prepare students who wish to pursue a higher degree in education by exploring empirical research projects.
- Core courses: 18 hours
- Elective courses: 6 hours
- Research: 6 hours
Innovative Entrepreneurship Track (non-thesis option)
The entrepreneurship track focuses on developing analytical skills but has a strong emphasis on nurturing innovative entrepreneurial skills. Students take analytical and general business courses and gain hands-on experience with outstanding local entrepreneurs through the University's Small Business Development Centers.
This option is designed for students who want to focus on processes necessary to develop an entrepreneur "mind set" and spirit. The culmination of this choice is an innovative entrepreneurship paper that involves research applied to a hospitality business or situation.
- Core courses: 15 hours
- Elective courses: 15 hours
- Innovative Entrepreneurship project: 6 hours
