Admissions and Costs
Online MS in Hospitality and Tourism Management | White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
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Tuition
As a land-grant university, we aim to make our programs as affordable as possible. As you take your next giant leap into graduate school, view a breakdown of program costs below.
| Indiana Residents | Out-of-State Residents | |
|---|---|---|
| Total cost per credit hour | $766.30 | $843.80 |
| Total credit hours | 34 | 34 |
| Total degree cost* | $26,054.20 | $28,689.20 |
Admission Requirements
Admission decisions are based on individual experience and the applicant’s fit with the program. To be considered, please submit a completed application accompanied by the following:
- Professional resume.
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with an approximate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent.
- Official transcripts from all universities attended, including transfer credits.*
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your abilities.
- Statement of purpose (1-2 pages).
- Personal history statement (1-2 pages).
- Three to five years of relevant professional experience (managerial experience preferred).
- An application fee of $60 ($75 for international students).
*Coursework used to satisfy the requirements of a conferred master’s degree from an institution other than Purdue may not be used as transfer credit.
International Students
- Official transcripts from all universities attended in the original language as well as English translation for transcripts and diplomas not in English.
- Non-native English speakers must also submit the following:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language test scores that are less than two years old and meet the following requirements:
- Minimum Overall: 80
- Writing: 18
- Speaking: 18
- Listening: 14
- Reading: 19
- Test of Written English
- International English Language Testing Systemtest scores that are less than two years old and meet the following requirements:
- Minimum Overall: 6.5
- Writing: 6.5
- Speaking: 6.0
- Listening: 6.0
- Reading: 5.5
- Duolingo test scores that are less than two years old and meet the following requirements:
- Total score of 115 and 115 on each subscore
- Test of English as a Foreign Language test scores that are less than two years old and meet the following requirements:
Application deadlines:
| PRIORITY DEADLINE | APPLICATION DEADLINE | START OF CLASSES | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2024 | March 1, 2024 | April 1, 2024 | April 29, 2024 |
| Fall 2024 | July 1, 2024 | July 22, 2024 | August 19, 2024 |
Program Quick Facts
Degree Type:
Master of Science
Format:
100% Online
Program Length:
Two years (34 credits)
Weekly Commitment:
15-20 hours
Cost:
$26,055 (in-state), $28,690 (out-of-state)
Department/School:
Hospitality and Tourism Management