Online Master’s of Science in Tourism & Hospitality Management
An online master’s program empowers you to take your tourism career to new heights. Tourism and hospitality management is a vibrant and ever-evolving profession that offers endless opportunities for skilled, dynamic leaders. The industry is expected to add 1.9 million jobs between 2021-2031, an impressive 23.1 percent of all new jobs forecast for that period, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In the ever-evolving world of hospitality, having the right education and experience can be the key to unlocking a successful career. For industry leaders like David Bautista, who is dedicated to shaping the guest experience across thousands of hotels, the importance of a strong foundation in the fundamentals of the industry is clear.
For UF alum Clifford Bussard, the online Master’s in Tourism and Hospitality Management program meant an opportunity to achieve his life-long dream of becoming a Florida Gator. Enrolling in the program during his retirement, Clifford discovered the degree offered more to him than simply joining the Gator Nation.
UF’s online Master’s in Tourism and Hospitality Management program alumni Virginia Brubacher becomes Gator. Read her student testimony now.
The University of Florida's Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management (THEM) industry partnerships offer students outstanding opportunities to connect with industry experts and develop meaningful, applicable research for the tourism industry. One of the department's greatest strengths is the Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute connecting tourism leaders and cutting-edge research with higher education.
Hospitality professional Tim Williams earned his master's degree in tourism and hospitality management online in 2022. When Tim started the program, he was working for hospitality and tourism leader Disneyland Resorts in Orlando. His decision paid off in a big way when a new opportunity arose within the magical world of Disney.
Nearly 20 years after earning her bachelor's degree, Tiffany Webster went back to school to achieve her M.S. in Tourism and Hospitality Management online from the University of Florida. Flexibility, exceptional student support, and the program's prestige were just a few of the reasons why Tiffany, as a seasoned sales manager for Hilton, chose our online master's program.