MASTER'S PROGRAM
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
RESTAURANT, HOTEL, AND INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT
Program Description:
The M.S. degree with a major in RHIM is designed for students with either a bachelor's degree in hospitality or management work experience in foodservice, lodging, or travel and tourism. Special programs, providing additional coursework, are available for students who do not meet these criteria.
While the M.S. degree with a major in RHIM is generalist in nature, students may choose one of the following options:
Professional Option:
The professional option is designed to prepare students for mid-level management positions in the hospitality industry. This is also appropriate for individuals who wish to change careers. The curriculum requires a total of 39 hours consisting of 27 hours of required courses, 3 elective hours, and six hours of specialization courses. Students will complete an internship. RHIM 5001.
Research Option:
The research option is designed for students who plan to seek faculty positions in post secondary community colleges, to pursue a doctoral degree, or to participate in applied industry research. The curriculum requires 39 graduate hours consisting of 21 hours of graduate course work, 12 hours of research and thesis, and 6 hours of electives.
- Graduate Courses
- Admission Information
- TTU Graduate School
- Research Areas
- Financial Aid
- TTU Financial Aid
Related Links
- Teaching/Research Assistantship Application
General Information
- Master Program Forms
- Texas Tech Graduate Scholarships
- Graduate Student Travel Funding Requests
- Degree Program and Admission to Candidacy
- Master's Intent Form: THESIS OPTION
- Master's Intent Form: NON-THESIS OPTION
- Thesis Guideliness
Current Students
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Career Services
Job Opportunities
Master's Program Faculty Contact
Dr. Deborah Fowler,
Texas Tech University
Address: NHR Dept.Box 41240
Lubbock, TX 79409-1240
Phone: 806-742-3068 Ext. 295
E-mail:deborah.fowler@ttu.edu