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The Cornell University School of Hotel Administration has restructured its
professional master’s degree program in order, it says, to better serve the changing needs of
students and the industry. Starting in June 2005, entering students can earn the
Master of Management in Hospitality degree in three intensive semesters over 12
months.
The Cornell M.M.H. degree offers many new attributes, most notably a series of
career tracks that enables students to build depth in their chosen area of
emphasis. Students cluster electives in such disciplines as food and beverage
management, lodging, real estate and revenue management. Under the lead of
faculty advisors who specialize in their chosen discipline, students engage with
industry leaders in a robust array of networking and educational events.
“Cornell faculty members partner with industry leaders to make this a distinctive
educational program for our students,” said Leo Renaghan, associate dean at the
Cornell Hotel School. “Through our faculty’s theoretical and practical research
and its regular interaction with industry leaders, we help shape the global
knowledge base for the industry and help shape careers for our students. Our
students also have access to an extensive network of Hotel School alumni who
hold senior positions across all industry sectors around the globe.”
The new 12-month format decreases both the real and opportunity costs versus
the original two-year, four-semester program. “We have enhanced the program
while also making it more accessible to young professionals and graduates,” said
Professor Sherri Kimes, who serves as director of graduate programs for the
School. “We believe this intensive program will give our students the knowledge
and focus they need to help lead what is the world’s largest, most dynamic
industry.”
Accredited by AACSB-I, the M.M.H. offers core courses in communications,
corporate finance, human resources, information systems, managerial accounting, marketing, operations, organizational behavior, property
development and strategy.
Program candidates must demonstrate a strong interest in a career in hospitality,
as well as competence in finance, statistics and financial accounting. Undergraduate degrees can be in any subject, provided exceptional performance
is shown. Work experience in the field is preferred but not required, while
managerial experience in any field is a valued attribute. |
