Explore Hospitality Leadership at Missouri State

Hospitality Leadership graduates could work here at a beachside resort.
Hospitality leadership

Make the world your workplace

Open your dream restaurant. Manage tourism destinations all over the world.
 
Scholarships

$40,000

awarded annually to hospitality majors
Access free money
Transfer students

2,000

choose to switch to MSU every year
Make the move to MSU
Earning potential

$50k - $70k

average starting salary
Get ready for your future
Your future starts here

Major in Hospitality Leadership

Transfer to Missouri State and learn from top-rated faculty who want to prepare you for a career in hospitality management. Earn your degree on your time with online and on-campus courses. When you transfer to Missouri State, you join thousands of students in choosing the affordable option for education. Transferring is simple, and we’re here to help.
Hospitality leadership students at Big Cedar Lodge outdoor marina.

Hospitality leadership majors

Explore diverse areas of study such as general operations, tourism, food and beverage, lodging and senior living management. Finish your degree that will help you become the industry’s next star.

Hospitality student standing in Times Square.

Online degree options

Stay where you are and earn your degree completely online. Learn from top-rated faculty who will give you the attention you need with our dynamic online classes.

Hospitality students at internship.

Certificates

Not ready for a bachelor's degree? Or looking to add more to your resume? Choose from four certificate options: advanced hospitality leadership, essentials of hospitality management, food and beverage operations, and lodging management.

CHARTER YOUR COURSE TO SUCCESS

EARN MORE WITH A DEGREE IN HOSPITALITY LEADERSHIP

The hospitality leadership program continuously updates course offerings to make sure you're prepared for a successful career in a dynamic industry.

You'll have the opportunity to take classes like:

  • Money talks: managing hospitality finances.
  • Creating exceptional guest experiences.
  • Destination development.
  • Special event planning.
  • Global strategic management in the hospitality industry.
  • And more.

Graduate with the skills you'll need to adapt to a constantly changing world. It's your future and we're to help.

Value and Affordability
We put the cost within reach

Our total costs are lower than most other universities in the state and well below the national average. Plus, you can take advantage of scholarships just for transfer students.  

How to transfer

We’re here to help make the transfer process as smooth as possible. Review the transfer checklist. 

 

Have questions?

Contact us

Location
Pummill Hall 300
Telephone
417-836-4409
Relay Missouri
711 or 800-735-2966
Email
hospitality@missouristate.edu
Address
Missouri State University
Department of Hospitality Leadership
Pummill Hall 300
Springfield, MO 65897