Master’s degree · MS
M.S. Strategic Hospitality Leadership
University of Houston · Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership · University of Houston main campus (Hilton College), Houston, Texas, United States
Research checked 19 October 2026
- Official award
- Master of Science in Strategic Hospitality Leadership
- Delivery
- On-campusStudy intensity not stated
- Duration
- as little as two academic years
- Awarded by
- University of Houston
Where you study, who teaches, who awards
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- Where you study
- University of Houston main campus (Hilton College), Houston, Texas, United StatesHouston, Texas 77204
- Who teaches
- University of Houston
- Who awards the degree
- University of HoustonSource
- Arrangement
- Awarded by the institution itselfThe institution is itself degree-granting and confers this degree.
About this program
A master's with a business-analytics and management core plus electives (for example finance, revenue management, HR, food and beverage, events), offered as a 30-hour professional or 36-hour thesis research track.
- Level
- Master’s degree
- Subject
- Hospitality management
Study structure
- Delivery
- On-campusTaught at the listed campus.
- Physical attendance
- Regular on-campus attendance
- Study intensity
- Not statedFull-time and part-time are shown only when the institution states them.
- Duration
- as little as two academic years
- Credits
- 30 (US semester credit hours)Credit systems differ between countries and institutions.
- Teaching languages
- English
- English pathway
- Taught entirely in EnglishThe degree is completed on the University of Houston main campus in English.
- Intakes
- Spring 2027 · University of Houston main campus (Hilton College)
- Fall 2027 · University of Houston main campus (Hilton College)
- Curriculum areas
- business analytics, statistics, human resources, marketing, financial management, practicum
- Dissertation or research
- The 36-hour research track culminates in a thesis; the 30-hour professional track is non-thesis.
- Internship or placement
- Internship or placement requiredBoth tracks include the Graduate Directed Practicum, a career development course tackling real-world operational challenges.A placement requirement is not a promise of placement, employment or a visa.
Admissions
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- Entry qualification
- International applicants must possess a US bachelor's degree or the equivalent.
- Language requirements
- Official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores for international applicants (exemptions by country of degree).
- Documents
- Letter of Financial Backing form and a copy of the passport biometric page for international applicants.
- Intakes and deadlines
- Spring 2027 (January)Deadline: October 1, 2026 for International Students and November 1, 2026 for Domestic Students
- Fall 2027 (August)Deadline: May 31, 2027 for International and Domestic Students
Fees and financial assistance
Residents · USD · estimate for full-time students (page does not state an academic year)
| Item | Amount | Applies to | Dated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Track (30 credit hours) estimated tuitionTuition · compulsoryIncludes: Approximate estimate; does not include fees, books or other expenses. | USD 18,500whole program, estimate for full-time students (page does not state an academic year) | Residents | 19 October 2026Source |
| Research Track (36 credit hours) estimated tuitionTuition · compulsoryIncludes: Approximate estimate; does not include fees, books or other expenses. | USD 22,400whole program, estimate for full-time students (page does not state an academic year) | Residents | 19 October 2026Source |
Whole-program tuition (published): USD 18,500
- Whole-program tuition as published for estimate for full-time students (page does not state an academic year).
Non-residents · USD · estimate for full-time students (page does not state an academic year)
| Item | Amount | Applies to | Dated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Track (30 credit hours) estimated tuitionTuition · compulsoryIncludes: Approximate estimate; non-resident students may be eligible for tuition waivers that reduce tuition to resident rates; excludes fees, books and other expenses. | USD 33,600whole program, estimate for full-time students (page does not state an academic year) | Non-residents | 19 October 2026Source |
| Research Track (36 credit hours) estimated tuitionTuition · compulsoryIncludes: Approximate estimate; non-resident students may be eligible for tuition waivers that reduce tuition to resident rates; excludes fees, books and other expenses. | USD 40,600whole program, estimate for full-time students (page does not state an academic year) | Non-residents | 19 October 2026Source |
Whole-program tuition (published): USD 33,600
- Whole-program tuition as published for estimate for full-time students (page does not state an academic year).
Amounts are shown in the original currency and are never converted. Each price keeps its basis (per credit, term, year or whole program). Fee eligibility is decided by each institution, not by nationality alone.
Scholarships and assistance
Graduate Assistantships Assistantship
Competitive · Monthly stipend and tuition support, including a non-resident tuition waiver for non-Texas residents and international students
Part-time (20 hours per week) teaching, research or instructional assistant roles.
Recognition
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University of Houston, University of Houston main campus (Hilton College)
No recognition record for this school, campus or program has been found yet. That does not mean there is none; ask the institution.
Sources and verification
Not published on the program’s source pages: full-time or part-time status.
Sources and how this was checked
Last checked 19 October 2026. Each fact carries a source and a quote that is re-checked against the live page. Research methodology.
Sources (checked 19 October 2026)