Admissions Requirements

1. Fill out and pay the application fee ($70) through CSU Apply online portal.
2. Fill out the  MSHM application(pdf).
3. A bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or closely related disciplines with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 (Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in other disciplines are also eligible for the MSHM.*)
4. For International students, please visit the following link for English Proficiency Requirements: https://www.cpp.edu/admissions/international/graduate.shtml
5. Two letters of recommendation.
6. Resume and statement of purpose.
7. At least one year of hospitality management experience is recommended.*
8. Send completed paperwork to:

   Office of Admissions & Outreach (Graduate Admissions) 
   California State Polytechnic University, Pomona 
   3801 W. Temple Ave. Pomona, CA 91768 
   Phone: (909) 869-2876, Fax: (909) 869-4529

The curriculum of the Master of Science in Hospitality Management (MSHM) requires a minimum of 36 semester units. Students have the option to pursue a thesis track or professional track of study. A 2024 sample study plan (PDF) is available to show students a recommended flow of coursework.

Elective courses must be chosen from an approved list of hospitality elective courses. No more than 6 elective units may be transferred from another hospitality graduate institution or petitioned by an undergraduate student. A grade-point average of B (3.0) or better must be maintained in all graduate-level course work taken at the university.

The candidate must be enrolled in the university during the quarter of graduation. In addition, each MSHM candidate is responsible for satisfying all university requirements specified elsewhere in the university catalog.

International Applicants Only:

• English language proficiency (if required), please visit the following link: https://www.cpp.edu/admissions/international/graduate.shtml
• A copy of picture page of passport.
• Fill out the  Affidavit of Financial Support (pdf)
• Fill out the  Health Insurance Agreement Form(pdf)

*  Some prerequisites may be required based on undergraduate studies and hospitality/tourism industry backgrounds.