Programs

Get your hospitality degree online from the University of Massachusetts and open the door to a rewarding career in hotel, restaurant or resort management. You'll get the skills and expertise you need to excel in a management, marketing or operations position in the hospitality industry.

The Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management program integrates courses in business, hospitality and tourism, the humanities, and social and physical sciences.  In addition to core requirements, students select advanced level elective courses enabling them to develop a focused course of study personally tailored to best meet their professional goals and interests.

Program Highlights:

• First - Rate Faculty
• Ranked consistently as one of the top 10 programs.

Learn more about this program;
To receive more information and connect with the program manager, please click on inquire now to the right.

Sample a Course

Click here for more information on the Hospitality and Tourism Management program.

Registration is administered through UMass Amherst Continuing & Professional Education. Please see Fee Schedule below.

Type of Fee	Amount
Fee per credit	$353
Registration Fee per semester	$45
Late Reg. Fee per semester*	$60
Returned Check Fee per semester**	$30
Total for course***	$1104 (353x3 credits = 1059 + 45 registration fee per semester)

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*applicable when you register after deadline; non-refundable unless course has been cancelled

** applicable when checks returned unpaid

*** Courses can vary from one to six credits; this total represents a standard 3 credit course

The University of Massachusetts is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

Did you know?

University of Massachusetts has earned several awards for its distance learning programs, faculty and technology including:

• University of Massachusetts Ranked Among Top 28 Best Value in Online Education for Human Services & Psychology Professionals, 2009 by Get Educated
  
• Ranked Top 10 Online Degrees Colleges- September 2009 (Online Degree Reviews.com)
  
• UMassOnline Awarded Public Sector of the Year by Mass Technology Leadership Council , 2008
  
• Most Outstanding Online Teaching and Learning Program, UMass Lowell's Online Graduate Behavioral Intervention in Autism Program, Sloan Consortium Excellence Awards, 2008
  
• 'Excellence in Online Teaching' Award, Dr. Jeannette E. Riley, Sloan Consortium Excellence Awards, 2008
  
• 21st Century Best Practices Award, United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)
  
• Program of Excellence, University Continuing Education Association (UCEA)-Journalism Certificate
  
• Excellence in Faculty Development, Sloan-C Excellence Awards
  
• Excellence in Online Programming, Sloan-C Excellence Awards
  
• Excellence in Online Teaching, Sloan-C Excellence Awards
  
• UMass Amherst Isenberg MBA, Top 10 national rankings, #4 Best Professors (2005, 2006, 2007 Princeton Review: Best Business Schools rankings)
  
• 4th in Primary Care Education, U.S. World Reports
  
• Ranked 45th Best University System in the World - London Times
  
• Excellence in Distance Teaching Education - United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) 

To be considered for acceptance into the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management Degree program, a minimum of 27 completed semester credits of college coursework is required with a 2.0 GPA or above.  Students who have not completed 27 college credits are welcome to take online courses as non-matriculated students.  (Note that meeting these basic requirements does not guarantee admission.)

Admission is competitive - Apply early! Here's how…

1.  Read application form instructions carefully and please make sure to include $50 application fee.  Click here for details.

2. Please include a personal essay and resume (recommended). 

3. Request official transcripts from each college or university you have attended. Note: If you've earned less than 27 credits at another college or university you must also include an official high school transcript.

4. TOEFL score of at least 550 (Computer-based TOEFL 213) if English is not your native language.

5. If you are applying for Financial Aid, please fill out the FAFSA form at www.fafsa.ed.gov. 

6. Once you have completed the steps above, please send materials to the address below. 

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CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST
100 VENTURE WAY, SUITE 201
HADLEY, MA 01035-9430
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8. The application is in a PDF file. Click here for application details. You will need an Acrobat Reader application by Adobe to view and print the application. If you don't have the Acrobat Reader application, you can download the installation from their website for free.

Download by clicking here or download at http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/main.html

Below are the deadlines:

Fall	Spring
May 15th	October 1st

Availability of financial aid varies depending on matriculation and course status. Please check with your program manager or advisor to determine your eligibility. Generally, if you are matriculated in a degree program and are enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits each semester, you may qualify for financial aid. Please review our Financial Aid Checklist below.

1. Fill out the FAFSA form at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
2. It is important to list the University of Massachusetts Amherst school code number 002221.
3. For more information please click here.

Tips:

• Please renew your FAFSA form every year.
• When you register for classes, please contact the Continuing Education Business Office (413-545-0337) to let them know you that you have applied/are applying for financial aid. Also, it is in your best interest to register for your classes either by phone or fax (413-545-3653 ph; 413-545-0513 fax). If you do not intend to apply for financial aid, you can register online.

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