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Online MBA in Hospitality Management

Turn Your Passion for Hospitality into Powerful Leadership

100% Online

1–2 Years

36 Credit Hours

$537 per Credit

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Lead Unforgettable Guest Experiences with Confidence and Skill

  • Apply By: 10/10/25
  • Start Class: 10/20/25

Elevate your career in hospitality with SMSU’s 100 percent online MBA in Hospitality Management program, which can be completed in as few as 12 months. Designed to develop future leaders in the hospitality industry, this program blends business strategy with hands-on learning. Gain the knowledge to manage hotel operations, optimize service delivery, and lead in a fast-paced global environment where business and hospitality expertise go hand in hand.

Concentrations Details

  • Earn your degree while keeping up with your personal and professional priorities
  • Study under professionals who offer their expertise and strong ties to the field
  • Participate in simulations of real-world scenarios within the scope of hotel or resort operations
  • Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
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Take Charge in the Hospitality Industry

Curriculum for the online MBA in Hospitality Management program combines business strategy with hospitality-focused learning, preparing you to handle real-world scenarios through industry simulations. Courses cover key topics such as hospitality revenue management, service operations, and leadership in high-demand environments. You will gain the tools to manage complex hospitality systems and apply strategic thinking across diverse service settings.

Online Hospitality Management MBA Required Courses  

Introduction to the basics of revenue management practices in the hospitality industry. Focus areas include forecasting, pricing, market segmentation, cost controls, financial analysis, economic analysis, and applications as it emphasizes practical aspects of decision-making. Both tactical and strategic approaches will be discussed.

This course will review basic service management concepts and apply them in real life scenario using case studies of Hospitality firms and businesses. Students will analyze the nature of the issue, discover the connection of the unique service characteristics to the nature of the issue, and evaluate different strategies to address the issue while learning about a specific hospitality company in the case studies.

Analysis and simulation of a hotel/resort operation. Competency-based skills developed by student analysis, written reports, and on-site learning opportunities in major departments of a hotel/resort including: General and Administrative, Rooms Division, Food and Beverage, Sales and Marketing, and Sports and Activities. The focus of this course is on analysis and understanding of the interdependent nature of major departments within a hotel/resort operation.

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Analysis of methods used by sales and service departments in hospitality and tourism. Emphasis on selling, planning for, and servicing all aspects of meeting and convention business.

Planning, organizing and analysis of a beverage facility. Problem solving methods and solution techniques are applied through written projects. Topics include alcoholic beverage control regulations, examination of product, service methods and computerized control systems. Minimum age of student must be 21 years.

SMSU’s online MBA includes 36 credit hours, and you can complete the program in as little as one year with accelerated course options. The core curriculum explores essential business topics like strategic management, international business, operations, and more.

Curriculum Details

Manage Top-Tier Hotels, Resorts, and Global Hospitality Brands

As travel and tourism rebound, demand for skilled hospitality leaders is rising. Employment of lodging managers is expected to grow 10 percent from 2023 to 2033.1 SMSU’s online MBA in Hospitality Management gives you the tools to lead hotel operations, manage guest services, and tackle industry challenges with confidence. Prepare to step into high-impact roles in a fast-paced, global industry.

Meeting, Convention, and Events Planner $59,440 per year2

Hotel Director of Sales $78,581 per year3

Explore More MBA Concentrations

SMSU offers a wide array of online MBA concentrations to match diverse career ambitions. Each concentration integrates current industry practices and real-world learning to build specialized expertise and practical leadership skills. Whether your goal is to drive innovation, lead global teams, or steer operations in dynamic sectors, SMSU’s online MBA programs are tailored to help you excel.

Business Administration, MBA: Corporate Finance

Prepare for industry certifications like CFA and FRM with project-based coursework focused on key financial concepts and principles.

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Business Administration, MBA: Accounting

Build advanced skills in tax, audit, and financial reporting while preparing for CPA certification and leadership in accounting roles.

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Business Administration, MBA: Entrepreneurship

Learn to launch, manage, and grow innovative ventures with coursework focused on strategy, innovation, and new business development.

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Business Administration, MBA: General Management

Gain broad-based leadership and decision-making skills to manage teams, streamline operations, and drive business growth.

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Business Administration, MBA: Healthcare Administration

Prepare to lead in healthcare settings with a focus on policy, finance, and operations tailored to today’s evolving healthcare systems.

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Business Administration, MBA: Human Resource Management

Master talent acquisition, employee relations, and organizational development to become a strategic HR leader in any industry.

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Business Administration, MBA: International Business Management

Explore global markets, cross-cultural management, and international trade to lead businesses in a globalized economy.

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Business Administration, MBA: Marketing

Sharpen your skills in branding, digital marketing, and analytics to lead creative campaigns and drive business growth.

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Business Administration, MBA: Organizational Leadership

Build your leadership, communication, and change management skills to guide teams and shape organizational culture and performance.

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Sources

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Lodging Managers.” Retrieved July 25, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/lodging-managers.htm#tab-6.
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Meeting, Convention, and Events Planner.” Retrieved July 25, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/meeting-convention-and-event-planners.htm.
  3. Payscale.com. “Hotel Director of Sales.” Retrieved July 25, 2025, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Director_of_Sales%2C_Hotels%2FHospitality/Salary.