{"id":8,"date":"2026-03-19T17:14:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T17:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/nolan\/?post_type=school&p=8"},"modified":"2026-07-14T09:44:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T13:44:44","slug":"nolan-school","status":"publish","type":"school","link":"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/nolan\/","title":{"rendered":"Nolan School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The leading<\/span> school for hospitality business<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n
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Master the business of hospitality at the only Ivy League school of its kind. The Nolan School pioneered hospitality education and has continued to set the standard for over a century. Our prestigious degree programs build expertise in hospitality administration, services management and real estate finance. Nolan School students become part of the Hotelie community, a proud network of people-focused leaders.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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No. 6<\/p>\n \n

Best hospitality and hotel management schools in the world<\/h3>\n \n
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CEOWORLD, 2026<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n

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First-class<\/span> programs<\/h2>\n\n
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The Nolan School offers hospitality business degrees and programs to fit any career stage, from undergraduates to professionals and executives.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Our undergraduate program blends top-tier business and hospitality education with engaging experiential learning. Become head chef at The Establishment, a real restaurant, and build industry connections at the student-run Hotel Ezra Cornell conference. Leverage curriculum in finance, banking, real estate and analytics to tailor your ideal career path in hospitality.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Our graduate programs combine business education with hospitality specialization to accelerate your career. Choose from a Master of Management in Hospitality, an Executive Master of Management in Hospitality, a Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate through the Rubacha Department of Real Estate or a Cornell-Peking MMH\/MBA.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Our highly-ranked M.S. and Ph.D. programs offer research-focused training in hospitality management. Students collaborate with faculty on practical challenges and build the skills needed for high-level positions in academia, policy and industry.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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An Ivy League education that serves your<\/span> career<\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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Rich traditions and new horizons<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n
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If you’re seeking academic achievement, career advancement and personal growth, the Nolan School is a perfect fit.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Why Nolan?<\/a><\/h3>\n \n
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The Nolan School’s distinctive culture offers enriching traditions you can’t find anywhere else. Learn about how our students, faculty and alumni leverage these unique opportunities.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n

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A history of hospitality<\/a><\/h3>\n \n
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For over a century, the Nolan School has led the evolution of hospitality education. Our curriculum continues to push boundaries while remaining deeply rooted in tradition.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n

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Leadership that inspires<\/a><\/h3>\n \n
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Our leaders spark academic drive and innovative research, hosting a community that encourages rigorous debate and lifelong connection.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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At the heart<\/span> of Nolan<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Students thrive with the support of inspiring leaders, top-notch faculty and a deeply-connected alumni network. Together, our community advances hospitality through mentorship, research and a shared commitment to excellence.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Dean Ceridwyn King is a respected scholar and leader. She emphasizes a collaborative approach, encouraging students and faculty to engage across disciplines.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Instructors, practitioners and researchers<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Our faculty advance hospitality in real estate finance, food and beverage, and services management, among other fields. Our dedicated educators prepare students to be emotionally intelligent, culturally aware and skilled in service.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Nolan School alumni are part of a strong community that supports students with mentorship, hiring and speaking on campus. Their gifts to the school sustain its initiatives and legacy.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Our graduates prove the power of hospitality-focused business education. They gained versatile knowledge, industry connections and skills that endured long after graduation.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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“[The Nolan School] helped me build a connection between what matters most — the spirit of hospitality and taking care of fellow team members — and how I could make a difference by pursuing my strengths in understanding complex problems through data. Every year I come back to recruit that mix of passion and analytical rigor and am constantly impressed.”<\/p>\n <\/blockquote>\n\n

Jess Petitt ’05<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

SVP of Strategy, Insights & Full Service Brands at Hilton<\/p>\n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n

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“Attending [the Nolan School] expanded my purview, jump started my career and established my skill sets of communication, problem solving and people management that I’ve used throughout life since.”<\/p>\n <\/blockquote>\n\n

Christina Heggie ’10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Senior Principal, GenAI Trust & Safety Strategy at Google<\/p>\n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n

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“My time at [the Nolan School] gave me a deep understanding of the hospitality industry that was underpinned by a comprehensive business curriculum and helped me form critical industry relationships. These factors combined to set me on the path to be a successful leader in business.”<\/p>\n <\/blockquote>\n\n

Keith Barr ’92<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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