Introduction

The programmme aims to provide a firm foundation for excellence in hospitality management research in Kenya and the region.  The curriculum is designed to offer a challenging and unique experience to qualified students particularly those already in the industry. The programme, therefore, emphasizes advanced academic training that will enhance managerial performance as well as encourages research and development in the hospitality industry. 

Programme Objectives

1. To produce qualified master's graduates in hospitality Management.
2. To enhance managerial skills needed as benchmarks for hospitality profitability, growth, and competitiveness. 
3. To provide an in-depth understanding of the international environment pervading tourism and the hospitality industry in general.
4. To provide an intellectual environment that nurtures an interest in research and academic development.

Programme Courses

 

Year 1 Semester 1

Hospitality Strategic Management

Tourism Policy Planning and Management

HRM  in Hospitality & Tourism

Research Methodology

Food Service Management

ANY ONE ELECTIVE

Professionalism in Hospitality and Tourism

Legal & Risk Aspects of Hospitality Management

Hospitality Marketing

 

Year 1 Semester 2

Hospitality Operations Management

International Gastronomy

Hospitality Financial Management

Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis

Research Proposal

ANY ONE ELECTIVE

Hospitality Information Technology

Managing Diversity in Multicultural Workplace

Hospitality Supervision

 

Year 2 Semester 1

Research/Thesis

 

Year 2 Semester 2

Research/ Thesis submission

 

 

 Admission Requirements

To qualify for admission into the Master’s degree an applicant shall be:

1. Holder of at least an upper second class honors degree in Ecotourism, Hotel and Institution Management of Maseno University or an upper second class honors degree in a related field in hospitality and tourism industry from an Institution recognized by Maseno University senate and the Commission for University Education.

OR

Holder of a lower second class degree of Maseno University and at least two (2) years of relevant work experience or a degree from any other University recognized by Maseno University senate and the Commission for University Education. 

AND

In addition to the above, the applicant must meet the specific requirements of the Master's programme as approved by Senate

 Programme Duration

The duration of the M.Sc programme (Coursework and Thesis) shall normally be two academic years of four semesters of full/part-time attendance provided that part-time attendance shall not exceed a period of four academic years from the date of registration.

 

Programme Structure

The M.Sc. programme in Hospitality Management shall normally consist of coursework, examinations, and thesis, normally covering two years distributed over four semesters of full/part-time attendance provided that part-time attendance shall not exceed a period of four academic years from the date of registration. Students registered for Masters's Degree offered through eLearning and other flexible modes shall normally enroll for a minimum of 2 units each semester or as determined by the respective schools.