Program Overview
The Tourism and Hospitality at Widener University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Tourism and Hospitality programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 844 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 844 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Chester, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Tourism and Hospitality programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Statistics for Hospitality Operations
- Strategic Management in the Hospitality Industry
- Strategic Human Resources in Hospitality Management
- Strategic Marketing in the Hospitality Management
- Research Methodology
- Issues and Trends in Hospitality Management
- Beverage Management
- Hospitality Technology
- Casino Hotel Management
- Principles of Tourism
- Hospitality Labor Relations
- Hospitality Industry Training Systems
- Club Management
- Resort & Timeshare Management
- Managed Services
- Special Events Management
- Developing Management Skills
- Management of Change
- Managing Diversity in the Workplace
- Current Issues in Managerial Accounting
- International Economics
- Economics of Multinational Enterprise
- Real Estate Finance
- Measuring Effectiveness
- Organizational Development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.8 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Graduate degree applicants require a 2.8 GPA for engineering and 2.7 for business or hospitality.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 844 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 844 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 844 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 844 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Widener University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Widener University
Widener University
Chester, United States
Widener University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months