International Hospitality Mangement, Master of Science

03/27/2020

Coronavirus: Impact on the Hospitality Industry
All eyes are on the spreading coronvirus, COVID-19. Here you can follow the development and the impact of the coronavirus on the Hospitality Industry.
https://www.hospitalitynet.org/hottopic/coronavirus

02/11/2020

Courses Offered in the Program

M. S. Degree Requirements: 30 credits
Required Core: 18 credits, taken by all students, includes all the following:

IHM 100 International Hospitality Management
IHM 101 Revenue Management in the International Hospitality Industry
IHM 103 Delivering Successful Customer Service
IHM 104 Marketing and Sales in International Hospitality Management
IHM 108 Hospitality Analytics and Decision Making
IHM 504 IHM Internship: Professional Experience


Elective Courses, 12 credits or 4 courses; Students choose from the following:

IHM 102 Hospitality Business Law and Risk Management
IHM 105 Social Media Analytics and Technology in International Hospitality
IHM 106 Economics of Travel and Tourism
IHM 110 International Financial Hospitality Management
IHM 111 Event and Festival Management
IHM 112 Strategic International Hospitality Leadership
IHM 113 Human Resources and Labor Relations in International Hospitality Management
IHM 114 Quality, Ethics and Service Excellence in the Hospitality Industry
IHM 116 Ecotourism and Sustainability in International Hospitality Management
IHM 117 Hospitality Management and Patient Experience
IHM 500 Selected Topics in International Hospitality Management (Research Course) *
IHM 509 Study Abroad International Internship

*In IHM 500, Selected Topics in International Hospitality Management, students conduct research and write a comprehensive Professional Paper under the guidance of a faculty mentor.

The portfolio of elective courses supports students in developing analytic techniques that deepen knowledge of sub-industry areas, such as hospitality services for special needs populations and patient health care hospitality management. Students also have opportunities to develop professionally through internship experiences. There is one required Professional Internship Experience, IHM 504, and students may choose to complete this required Internship abroad by completing IHM 509 instead of IHM 504. The local, national, and international internship opportunities available are distinctive elements of this program when compared with most other graduate-level programs in hospitality.

02/11/2020

Benefits of a Master’s Degree in Today’s Job Market
Specialized Knowledge
https://www.northeastern.edu/graduate/blog/masters-degree-benefits/

Earning a master’s degree helps you gain specialized knowledge to advance in your field. As the workforce evolves, a graduate degree shows you’re dedicated to enhancing your industry expertise and credibility. You can focus on a particular field of study, which helps you become more competitive in your field.

The benefits of a master’s degree can also help you build on your current abilities, gain new skills, or even transition to an entirely new field. There are hundreds of graduate degrees you can earn in various industries, from business to design.

Career Advancement
A master’s degree can make it easier to transition into more senior positions, such as management and leadership. Many organizations not only recognize the benefits of a master’s degree but even prefer their employees to have one. In fact, 74 percent of employers have raised educational standards over the last several years, with many companies looking to hire those with advanced degrees. In certain industries, such as education or health care, graduate degrees offer mandatory training and the best path for certain jobs or promotions.

Increased Earning Potential
By earning a master’s degree, you can significantly increase your income. On average, employees with a bachelor’s degree earn $65,400 per year, while those with a master’s degree earn a median annual income of $80,200—a 23 percent increase.

In certain fields, there is an even larger gap between employees with a master’s degree and those with less education. According to Georgetown’s Center on Education and the Workforce, biology and life sciences, majors with advanced degrees earn 63 percent more than those with bachelor’s degrees, while graduate degree holders who majored in health and medical preparatory programs earn 137 percent more than those with bachelor’s degrees.

Overall, employees with bachelor’s degrees earn $2.27 million over their career, while those with advanced degrees can earn up to $3.65 million. This is a remarkable difference demonstrating that if you’re already college-educated, earning a master’s degree can add a significant boost to your paycheck.

Lifelong Learning
The benefits of a master’s degree also help you improve your researching, writing, and analyzing skill set. As a result, you can become a better problem solver and more easily tackle complex projects. By earning a graduate degree, you continue to expand upon a wealth of knowledge, preparing you for a life of constant learning.

In addition, 73 percent of Americans consider themselves lifelong learners, and 74 percent have participated in activity over the past year that enhances their lifelong pursuit of knowledge.

Think you don’t have the time? Don’t worry, many universities now offer the option to earn your master’s degree online—allowing you to create a schedule that works around your busy life.

Enhanced Professional Network
Whether you take courses online or in-person, your fellow classmates come from a wide variety of industries and backgrounds. As a graduate student, you are connected to numerous professionals—many of whom are successful in their careers. You also study with professors who are industry leaders, providing real-world knowledge with valuable networks.

At Northeastern, we have more than 230,000 alumni and 3,000-plus employer partners in 150 countries. From the moment you start class, you have an ample network to help you advance your career.

Earning a master’s degree comes with numerous benefits—including career advancement. Here are the top reasons to earn your degree.

02/11/2020

What is Hospitality Management, and is it the Career for You?

https://blog.capterra.com/what-is-hospitality-management-and-is-it-the-career-for-you/

02/11/2020

02/11/2020

The M.S. Degree program in International Hospitality Management aims to equip managers and executives with expertise in a range of business disciplines and with critical competencies in many aspects of hospitality. The program aims to support students

- To become innovative leaders in delivering hospitality services for new populations such as the elderly and the disabled, in using technology and social media to attract and to retain customers, and in maintaining financial viability, through specific courses in the program focused on these topics;
- To understand that consumer expectations of excellent customer service in hospitality globally are high and that social media, research, and analytics play key roles in measuring customer satisfaction, and its critical relationship to the economics and finance of hospitality;
- To appreciate the sustainability and ecotourism movements in hospitality and to prepare for managing hospitality developments globally in environmentally protective and fiscally sound ways.

02/11/2020

St. John’s University’s Master of Science Degree Program in International Hospitality Management responds to enables students to increase their managerial hospitality expertise, through study and research, in several newly developing specialty areas. M.S. degree graduates will offer increased executive talent and value to hospitality organizations employing them.

The hospitality industry encompasses a wide range of businesses; hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, convention centers, resorts, and more. Those with masters’ level education in hospitality are increasingly preferred as management employees because with their advanced education and professional experience, they can quickly enter advanced management positions. Today, the global arena of hospitality offers people with advanced degrees executive opportunities anywhere in the world.

This unique M.S. Degree program also recognizes that strong growth is projected in healthcare, healthcare support, and personal care fields. The program includes coursework for those interested in managing residential healthcare housing, patient customer services, and recreation, travel and tourism experiences for elderly and disabled persons.