MS in Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management

Turn your passion for travel, entertainment, and event planning into a leadership role with the Master of Science in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management (MSTHEM) at the George Washington University School of Business (GWSB). Cutting-edge academics, including hospitality studies, and hands-on experiential learning equip enterprising professionals with the competitive skill set you need to elevate your game in this fast-paced and evolving global industry. Dive into emerging issues such as sustainable tourism, destination marketing, and health and wellness in the hospitality industry. 

Learn how tourism can be a force for good in economic development, heritage conservation and the promotion of peace and understanding in this leading program now celebrating 50 years.

 

 

 

See Where Our Graduates Have Landed

GWSB’s extensive network of over 60,000 graduates spans 260+ organizations across the public and private sector and around the world. Our alumni regularly connect with current students and fellow alumni, attend events, mentor, and help GWSB evolve and expand. It’s this involvement by our graduates that truly contributes to the success of the school.

Explore This Program

The master of science in the field of tourism, hospitality, and event management program at the GW School of Business prepares its students to be top industry leaders by combining classroom and field-based learning with exceptional access to jobs, internships, networking, and career development opportunities found only in Washington, DC. Through the 30-credit program of study, students gain knowledge, experience, and skills focused on their particular interests in tourism, hospitality, and event management. The program can be completed on a full-or part-time basis. In addition to their formal coursework, students may opt to participate in the MSTHEM extracurricular special recognition program focused on areas such as sustainable tourism (destination management, cultural heritage tourism and/or tour guiding), hospitality management, and/or event management. This optional initiative involves completing a series of non-credit professional development courses offered by the GW International Institute of Tourism Studies and participation in relevant industry events.

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Why GW Business?

Since 1974, the GW School of Business has offered graduate students hands-on experiential education in the tourism, entertainment and hospitality industries. Today, these fields need professionals with the management skills to unlock new opportunities and new revenue models; they also need informed individuals who can give insight on emerging issues such as environmental impact and health and wellness. Perhaps the most unique feature of our educational approach is our commitment to understanding how tourism can drive development, conserve heritage, and promote peace and understanding.