Auburn University - College of Human Sciences
Auburn, Alabama - United States-
- PhD - Hospitality Management
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- Masters Degree - Hospitality Management
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- Bachelor Degree - Hospitality Management
- Hospitality Management
The Department of Nutrition and Food Science, a department of the College of Human Sciences, offers graduate study leading to a Master of Science degree with emphasis in hotel and restaurant management (HRMT). The combination of a non-thesis emphasis in HRMT and the distance learning program allows Auburn University to reach out to industry and personnel in hospitality in our region by extending classrooms beyond the confines of campus.
A Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, and Hospitality Management with an emphasis in Nutrition, or Hotel and Restaurant Management is offered at Auburn University through the Graduate Program in the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Hospitality Management.
The Ph.D. degree requires a minimum of 60 semester hours of graduate course work beyond the bachelor's degree. Of the 60 hours, a minimum of 30 semester hours must be graded (eg. A, B, C) course work at the 7000-level and 8000-level. In addition, 21 of those 30 graded hours must be completed while registered as a doctoral student in the Ph.D. program at Auburn University. All doctoral students also must complete a minimum of 30 hours of additional course work that may include ungraded courses, 6000-level courses, research and thesis hours, and research and dissertation hours. A maximum of 4 semester hours of research and thesis from a completed master's program may be counted. All doctoral students must complete a minimum of 10 hours of research and dissertation (NUFS 8990).
Students may earn a Ph.D. with an emphasis in Nutrition or Hotel and Restaurant Management. Core courses are required in each option. Electives may be selected to allow for specialization in a particular area.
Master of Science Hotel and Restaurant ManagementThe Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Hospitality Management, a unit in the College of Human Sciences, offers graduate studies leading to a Master’s degree with emphasis in Hotel and Restaurant Management, HRMT. The Master of Science (M.S.) degree is designed to provide advanced education for the rapidly evolving hospitality field. Students have a choice of two study options: the on-campus thesis or non-thesis program (non-thesis also offered in distance education format). The M.S. degree requires a minimum of 30 semester hours for the thesis option and 33 for non-thesis. The principle difference between the two programs is the emphasis on primary research. The thesis option aims to develop the necessary skills to perform high level, timely and relevant research aimed to rejuvenate existing hospitality thinking and practice. The non-thesis option is designed mainly for individuals interested in combining current work life with the need for educational advancement. Non-thesis requirements include completion of a primary research project relevant to the student’s direct business environment.
Both Master’s options offer an interesting blend of theoretical and applied courses created to keep students abreast of current management thinking and practice. Particular emphasis is placed on the concepts of workplace diversity, informed decision-making and management in a global context.
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Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management (BS-HRMT)The Hotel and Restaurant Management curriculum provides career preparation for hotel or food and beverage management, including private club management. Course work in the curriculum meets the criteria for a business minor. With its focus on instructional, research and outreach initiatives, the HRMT Program's mission is to educate exceptional leaders for the state of Alabama and global hospitality and tourism industries. We concentrate on service excellence, social and ethical responsibility and diversity in a practically oriented and intellectually challenging learning environment.
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