About the course

The 31-hour Master of Science in Hotel Administration degree program will prepare you for a successful career as an upper-level executive in the hospitality industry or as an instructor/researcher in a hospitality education program. You will have an opportunity to choose from a variety of electives on topics including but not limited to hospitality education, entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, gaming, and tourism. In addition, you can further explore the industry through an internship or independent study.

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$43,180

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Spring (January), 2024	Las Vegas
Fall (August), 2024	Las Vegas
Fall (August), 2025	Las Vegas

　　

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Entry requirements for University of Nevada

Submission of two copies of official transcripts from all institutions attended after high school. One copy should be sent directly from the institution attended to the UNLV Graduate College and another one to the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality Graduate Studies Office.

　　A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale, or 3.00 in the last two years of study.

　　A satisfactory composite score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (UNLV institution code 4861, William F. Harrah College of Hospitality College code 7549), with a minimum score of 155 on the quantitative portion and 148 on the verbal portion of the exam. Or, the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) (UNLV institution code 71T, William F. Harrah College of Hospitality College code 71T-TD-68), minimum score 550 with at least 25% on the verbal portion. All scores must be sent directly from the testing center to the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality Graduate Studies Office.

　　A brief essay of approximately 500 words outlining the applicant's career goals and how the applicant's hospitality employment background has prepared the applicant for graduate study.

　　Two letters of recommendation, one from a current or former employer and one from a college faculty member able to evaluate the applicant's potential for success in a graduate program.

　　TOEFL (Internet-based) - Minimum score: 80, Paper‐based: Total minimum score 550, (Computer-based) Minimum score - 213. IETLS - Minimum score: 6.5.

　　

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Nevada. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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