MBA Programs for Tourism / Hospitality / Leisure

From hotels and casinos to cruise lines and resorts, the hospitality and tourism industries feature a number of highly-profitable markets, which are poised to grow. Careers in these fields can take many forms, from managing an online travel booking company to marketing a theme park. MBA programs with a specific focus in hospitality or tourism address some of the emerging aspects of these industries, such as the growing international demand for tourism and e-commerce.

Top Business Schools for a career in Tourism / Hospitality / Leisure

NTU - Nanyang

In 2010, Nanyang launched a partnership with Cornell, and through this the school has been growing their hospitality-related MBA elective offerings. The Cornell-Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management also offers a one-year Master of Management in Hospitality program. View school profile
Hochschule Bremen - International Graduate Center (IGC)

The school's International Tourism Management MBA is one of the only such programs in Europe – and features a curriculum that's uniquely focused on emerging aspects of tourism, including intercultural management and sustainable development. View school profile
Cornell - Johnson

While not an MBA per se, Cornell's Master of Management in Hospitality provides a strategic overview of the business of hospitality. Last year's graduates were recruited by a wide range of companies, including Expedia and the Las Vegas Sands. View school profile
Georgia State - Robinson

MBA students at GSU – Robinson can pursue a concentration in Hotel/Real Estate. And the school's going international: starting next year, GSU will also offer a one-year Master’s in Global Hospitality Management. View school profile
George Washington

With over 20 relevant MBA electives, GWU students interested in hospitality and tourism have a broad range of choices. In the past, graduates have landed jobs with hotel chains like Hilton and Hyatt. View school profile
MIB School of Management

MIB's Executive Master in Hospitality Management is specifically designed for those who already have experience in the sector, and its partnerships with companies like Ritz-Carlton and Marriott mean that its curriculum stays relevant. View school profile
ESSEC

ESSEC's MBA in Hospitality Management comes in two varieties: a one-year accelerated track for professionals with hospitality experience, and a two-year version with an internship for those who want to switch into the industry. Graduates have found themselves working at the Disneyland Resort Paris and in the Four Seasons. View school profile
Houston - Bauer

Students interested in hospitality can combine Bauer's MBA with an MS in Hospitality Management from Houston's Conrad N. Hilton College. Recruiters typically include a range of hotels, casinos like Harrah's, and cruise lines such as Holland America. View school profile
Michigan State - Broad

The School of Hospitality Business offers an MBA concentration in Hospitality Business and specialized programs like a Master of Science (MSc) in Hospitality Business Management. View school profile

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Business Schools Offering MBA Concentration in Tourism / Hospitality / Leisure

Full Profile	University / Business School
–	Universiti Malaya - University of Malaya Graduate School of Business (UMGSB)
–	University of Dallas - College of Business	TX
	WU Executive Academy
–	James Cook University (JCU) Singapore
–	Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
	Hochschule Bremen - International Graduate Center (IGC)
–	Maastricht School of Management (MSM)
–	George Washington	DC
–	Management College of South Africa (MANCOSA)
–	UAlberta
–	ESSEC
–	Stamford International University (Thailand)
	MODUL University Vienna
–	Houston - Bauer	TX
–	European University Geneva
–	DePaul - Kellstadt	IL
–	UT San Antonio	TX
–	James Cook University (JCU)
–	Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) - University of Sri Jayewardenepura
–	University of North Texas (UNT)	TX
–	University of Surrey
–	University of New York in Prague
–	Mirbis - Moscow Business School
–	University of South Australia - International Graduate School of Business (IGSB)
–	New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)	NY
–	Virginia International University	VA
–	Rikkyo University
–	Schiller International University - Heidelberg
–	East Carolina University	NC
–	University of Piraeus
–	Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University	IL
–	Roosevelt University - Walter E. Heller College of Business Administration	IL
–	University of Tasmania
–	Clemson University	SC
–	London Graduate School of Management
–	International School of Business & Research (ISBR)
–	EOI - Escuela de Negocios
–	Victoria University Graduate School of Business
–	University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)	NV
–	Schiller International University - Paris
–	Hawai'i Pacific University	HI
–	Okan University
–	International Technological University	CA
–	University of Exeter
–	Endicott College - Van Loan School of Graduate and Professional Studies	MA
–	National University	CA
–	Johnson & Wales University - Alan Shawn Feinstein Graduate School	RI
–	College of Charleston	SC
–	Amity University, Noida
–	Niagara University	NY
–	European University Montreux
–	Indian Institute of Commerce and Trade (IICT)
–	SMBS University of Salzburg Business School
–	Queen Margaret University
–	Lynn University	FL
–	Universidad de Palermo - Graduate School of Business
–	University of New Orleans (UNO)	LA
–	Salem State College	MA
–	The University of Findlay	OH
–	London South Bank University (LSBU)
–	North Carolina Central University	NC
–	Southern Cross University - Graduate College of Management
–	Institut Universitaire Kurt Bosch (IUKB)
–	Schiller International University - Florida	FL
–	Dhurakij Pundit University (DPU)
–	Southern Cross University - School of Tourism & Hospitality Management
–	University of Canberra
–	Glion Institute of Higher Education
–	Universidad Nebrija - Escuela de Negocios
–	Caucasus School of Business
–	Rayat London College
–	School of International Hotel and Tourism Management (HTMI)
–	Fort Hays State University	KS
–	Trinity College Carmarthen
–	European Institute of Education (EIE)
–	Schiller International University - London
–	Nevada Reno	NV
–	Gibaran Learning Group
–	Maastricht Hotel Management School
–	Flinders University
–	The University of Burdwan
–	Fachhochschule Koblenz
–	Les Roches School of Hotel Management
–	Birla Institute of Technology
–	La Rochelle Business School
–	Institute of Management Studies
–	Jiwaji University
–	Universidad de las Américas Puebla
–	AMET University
–	Skyline Business School
–	Cochin University of Science and Technology
–	Academy of Maritime Education and Training
–	Jaipuria Institute of Management
–	MET Institute of Management