Hospitality Management Specialization
Master of Science (M.S.) in Nutrition and Health Sciences
M.S., Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management (HRTM)
The master's degree in Nutrition and Health Sciences-Hospitality Management specialization is designed to meet the needs of individuals seeking a career transition into the dynamic field of hospitality, restaurant and tourism management (HRTM) or for those aiming to pursue advanced education in HRTM to enhance their employment opportunities. This program integrates rigorous coursework with valuable experiential learning opportunities, fostering the development of skilled administrators and innovative entrepreneurs within the hospitality industry.
The majority of students in this master's program follow the non-thesis track (Option B), focusing on coursework tailored to their specific career goals. Master's students who choose to complete a research thesis (Option A) will conduct their research under the guidance of a graduate faculty member.
This program requires the successful completion of 12 credit hours of core coursework, providing a foundational understanding of key HRTM principles:
- HRTM 876 Internship in Hospitality Management
- HRTM 881 Legal Environment in Hospitality Management (3)*
- HRTM 883 Hospitality Finance (3)*
- Any one of the following options (3 credit hours):
Course descriptions can also be found online at: catalog.unl.edu/graduate-professional/courses/hrtm/.
*NOTE: If you have already completed any of the HRTM courses at the undergraduate level (courses taken at the 400 level), please contact HRTM graduate coordinator Kristin Malek to discuss this graduate program specialization.
Total credits required:
- M.S. Option A: 30 total credit hours, requires research thesis
- M.S. Option B: 30 total credit hours, non-thesis
GRE is not required.
Careers
- Arena Manager/Director
- Business Event Strategist
- Catering Manager/Director
- Club Manager/Director
- Cruise Ship Manager
- Director of Food and Beverage
- Event Designer
- Event Manager/Director
- Food and Beverage Manager/Director
- General Manager
- Hospitality Entrepreneur
- Hotel/Resort/Lodging Manager
- Human Resources Manager/Director
- Menu Development
- Restaurant Owner
- Tourism Manager/Director
