M.S. in Business Administration: Hospitality & Tourism Management
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Lead in the global service economy.
The MSBA–HTM blends MBA core business foundations with hospitality, tourism, and analytics education — built for working professionals with weeknight classes at Virginia Tech’s Academic Building One in Alexandria. Earn a 30-credit master’s and step into leadership roles across the world’s largest service industries.
Built for working professionals and designed to scale your impact.
Get a business foundation that translates across the service economy, plus specialized hospitality, tourism, and analytics coursework you can apply immediately.
At the Intersection of Academia, Industry, and Government
In our brand-new Academic Building One in Alexandria, VA, you'll be well-placed to learn and lead. You'll benefit from our full-time faculty living & working in the greater Washington D.C. area — keeping you connected to the latest in government, business, and industry.
A business-anchored hospitality master’s built for leadership.
Why pursue a business-anchored hospitality degree?
The M.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Hospitality & Tourism Management prepares you to manage teams, steward brands, and create experiences that move both markets and people. You’ll blend MBA core business fundamentals with hospitality and tourism expertise—so you can move from operations to strategy, from managing moments to shaping systems.
Ideal for: working professionals, emerging leaders, and career changers who want a business foundation with hospitality relevance.
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Business-anchored
MBA core in accounting, finance, analytics/statistics, marketing, and organizational behavior—within Pamplin’s AACSB-accredited college of business.
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Hospitality-focused
Hospitality, tourism, and events coursework taught by faculty and industry experts—grounded in real cases and current sector challenges.
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Flexible & accelerated options
Accelerated pathways for VT undergrads, formats that work for busy professionals, and stackable graduate certificates—complete on your timeline.
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Regionally rooted, globally relevant
Learn across Virginia Tech’s two-campus footprint—Blacksburg and Academic Building One in the D.C. region—with access to alumni and employers.
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Powered by Hokie Nation
A culture of service (Ut Prosim), strong alumni engagement, and industry connections—because Hokies help Hokies.
Prepare for a career in one of the world's largest industries.
Travel and tourism rank among the world’s largest and most interconnected industries, touching everything from real estate and transportation to technology and entertainment. Over the next decade, Travel & Tourism is projected to create 1 in every 3 net new jobs globally. (World Travel & Tourism Council Report, 2025)
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“Don’t let uncertainty hold you back—the MSBA-HTM program equips you with tools, knowledge, and support to grow personally, professionally, and lead in hospitality and tourism.”
Jelena Prstojevic
“The MSBA-HTM program at Virginia Tech transformed me both personally and professionally. As an international student, I found not only a world-class education but also a supportive community that made me feel seen, valued, and empowered. This journey challenged me, inspired me, and prepared me to lead with purpose and resilience.”
Rukayat Adeniran