Master of Science in Hospitality Management
Program Overview
Cal Poly Pomona's MS in Hospitality Management is the only graduate hospitality program in California ranked among the world's best. It prepares working professionals for two paths: executive leadership inside a major brand, or building and owning a concept of their own. Both paths start with the same ranked credential.
Awards and Rankings
Ranked Top 10 in the World. Right Here in Southern California.
The MS in Hospitality Management is built for operators, managers, and entrepreneurs who are ready for the next level. Two tracks: corporate leadership and business ownership, one degree. Share your information, and we will send you the program guide and everything you need to evaluate whether this is your next move.
Two Tracks
The MSHM is a business intelligence program for the hospitality industry. Every course is designed to build the financial fluency, strategic vocabulary, and leadership tools the industry's executives carry — tools that operational experience alone does not develop.
The program has two tracks. The Corporate track prepares professionals for GM, Director of Operations, and executive leadership roles at major brands. The Entrepreneurship track builds the financial modeling, strategic positioning, and business foundation to own and operate your own concept. Both tracks graduate with the same ranked credential from the only California program in the world's Top 10.
More Information
Two Paths. Two Alumni. One Program.
The Corporate Track
"I chose the MS in Hospitality Management for its national reputation, accreditation, and faculty mentorship. The program helped me grow my critical thinking and learn from peers. I’m starting at Marriott and preparing for a leadership path."Jillian C. Hotel Ops, Marriott
The Entrepreneurial Track
"This program has truly broadened my perspective on what leadership and hospitality mean today. It has helped me connect knowledge with purpose, and that connection has directly influenced how I lead my team, design guest experiences, and make decisions."Edinho Hayashida Owner, Doomo Saltado
Info Sessions for Fall 2027
Important Dates for Domestic Graduate Applicants
| Term of Application | Application Deadline | Supporting Document Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | October 15, 2026 | November 1, 2026 |
| Fall 2027 | July 1, 2027 | August 1, 2027 |
Important Dates for International Graduate Applicants
| Term of Application | Application Deadline | Supporting Document Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | October 1, 2026 | November 1, 2026 |
| Fall 2027 | June 1, 2027 | July 1, 2027 |
Contact Us
Dr. Don St. Hilaire
The Collins College of Hospitality Management
