Hotel Operations
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the USA.
🇺🇸 1.5–2 years (some 1-year programs) · Fall (Aug/Sep)
MS in Hospitality Management in the USA
Hospitality Management covers hotel and resort operations, revenue management, events, tourism and guest experience, usually with an internship. Here is how studying it in the USA works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 1 universities compared
- From ₹81 lakh – ₹94 lakh
- Intakes: Fall (Aug/Sep)
- Check STEM status
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MS in Hospitality Management in the USA: what does it cost and is it worth it?
An MS in Hospitality Management in the USA usually takes 1.5–2 years (some 1-year programs). On our list, 1 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹81 lakh – ₹94 lakh (UNLV) to ₹81 lakh – ₹94 lakh (UNLV). After graduating: usually not STEM-designated: 12 months of OPT.
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MS in Hospitality Management in the USA at a glance
- Duration
- 1.5–2 years (some 1-year programs)
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ $25,000 – $65,000 per year
- Living costs
- ≈ $12,000 – $22,000 per year depending on city
- Typical budget
- ₹40–90 lakh for a 2-year MS
- Intakes
- Fall (Aug/Sep), Spring (Jan), limited Summer (May)
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university)
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE is optional at many universities but still helps for top programs and funding
- OPT / STEM
- Usually not STEM-designated: 12 months of OPT
Overview
Why study Hospitality Management in the USA?
Hospitality Management covers hotel and resort operations, revenue management, events, tourism and guest experience, usually with an internship.
USA offers largest choice of universities and specialisations, STEM OPT gives up to 3 years of work experience after an eligible degree and research assistantships and teaching assistantships at many universities.
Universities
Universities for Hospitality Management in the USA
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Specialisations
Popular Hospitality Management specialisations
Revenue Management
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the USA.
Events & Tourism
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the USA.
Luxury Hospitality
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the USA.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: BHM / hotel management degrees
- Bachelor's: Any bachelor's degree (some programs)
- Prerequisite: Bachelor's degree
- Prerequisite: Hospitality experience is valued
- English: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university)
- GRE/GMAT: GRE is optional at many universities but still helps for top programs and funding
Careers
Careers after Hospitality Management in the USA
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. USA offers largest choice of universities and specialisations. Typical roles afterwards include Hotel Operations Manager (trainee), Revenue Analyst and Events Manager.
On our list: UNLV.
From ₹81 lakh – ₹94 lakh at UNLV up to ₹81 lakh – ₹94 lakh, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept BHM / hotel management degrees and any bachelor's degree (some programs), with bachelor's degree and hospitality experience is valued, plus IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university).
Usually not STEM-designated: 12 months of OPT. During your studies: up to 20 hours/week on campus during semesters.
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