The leading hospitality master’s degree for a global industry

Hospitality is a global industry shaped by capital, brand, real estate, and experience.

The Cornell Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH) is a one-year, full-time, in-person program designed for professionals who want to lead across that environment that spans hotels, travel platforms, restaurants and hospitality investment organizations.

You will develop the ability to move beyond operations and understand how hospitality businesses grow, scale and compete within one of the most powerful hospitality networks in the world.

The Cornell MMH expands how you think about hospitality and where it can take you. In a global industry shaped by capital, brand, real estate,and experience, you’ll learn to operate across these dimensions, gaining a new perspective on what’s possible.

You’ll build a strong foundation in how hospitality businesses run thanks to a rigorous curriculum rooted in leadership and immersive learning, then apply that knowledge through advanced coursework, industry projects and real-world challenges across areas like investment, development and global operations.

Along the way, you’ll engage directly with industry leaders, participate in experiential learning opportunities and build connections within the Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration, recognized globally as the leading hospitality school. Combined with a powerful alumni network, the program prepares you to step into roles with credibility and long-term career potential.

As you’ll hear from recent MMH graduates, the program equips students with a broader understanding of how hospitality business operates in our rapidly changing global economy. Whether advancing within hospitality or moving into related sectors like consulting, investment or brand strategy, Cornell alumni consistently point to the program’s ability to build confidence, expand their thinking and open doors they hadn’t previously considered.

The Masters of Management in Hospitality includes opportunities to expand your experience beyond Cornell through select international collaborations. One option is a partnership with the Kyoto University Graduate School of Management, where students can engage with a different academic environment and gain exposure to business practices in Japan.

This collaboration is designed to complement the MMH curriculum by offering the opportunity to earn both an MMH and an MBA, and gain a broader global perspective on hospitality, real estate and service-driven industries. Students benefit from learning alongside peers in an international setting and exploring how business strategy and operations vary across markets.

Program structure and participation details vary, and interested students can learn more about eligibility and application through program advising and partner institution resources.

The MMH curriculum is designed to build your expertise progressively over three semesters, combining business fundamentals, industry knowledge and hands-on experience. You’ll begin by developing core capabilities in hospitality management, operations, finance, leadership and customer experience while gaining a deeper understanding of how hospitality organizations operate and create value. As the program progresses, you’ll explore areas that align with your career goals through electives and experiential opportunities in areas such as marketing, real estate, entrepreneurship, finance and operations. During the summer, you’ll apply your learning through a professional hospitality internship, gaining real-world experience, expanding your network and refining your career interests. In your final semester, you’ll complete advanced coursework and career-focused electives while preparing for opportunities across hospitality and related industries.