The B.S./M.S. combination degree program allows qualified students to earn both a Bachelors in Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management and Master's degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management with 9 credit hours of graduate coursework counting towards both degrees. This program may allow students to complete both degrees within a five-year time period rather than the usual six years.

Interested students should meet with an academic advisor early in their undergraduate career to determine eligibility. The application for the combined degree program can be found here. All applications must be sent to Bobbi Cabaret.

Course List

BS/MS students will take the following 3 graduate courses during the final two years of their undergraduate program:

• HMG 6466 Revenue Management in Hospitality Business, 2 credits AND LEI 6905 Independent Study, 1 credit (substitute for HFT 4468)
• HLP 6535 Research Methods (substitute for LEI 4880)
• LEI or HFT Graduate Elective (substitute for Department Elective)

Important Information to Note

• Admission to the THEM MS program after graduation is not automatic. Students must apply and be admitted to the Graduate School.
• Graduation from your undergraduate program is separate from the MS program.
• Graduate-level tuition is more expensive than undergraduate tuition rates (visit the Bursar’s Office for more information).
• The combination degree program expedites the MS degree program and may save students the cost of three courses.

Admission Criteria

Undergraduate Admission Criteria

• Overall GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Complete the following courses with a B or better on the first attempt:
  • LEI3301 Principles of Travel and Tourism
  • LEI3360 Hospitality Management or HFT2750 Event Management
  • MAN 3025 or STA 2023

• Meet with a THEM Advisor to ensure eligibility.
• Submit the THEM Combination Degree Application before the start of your junior year.

Note: Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

Graduate Admission Criteria

• Apply to the Tourism and Hospitality Management (THM) Master of Science program during the final semester of your senior year (undergraduate)
• Follow the Master’s application requirements