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Master of Science in Hotel Administration and Master of Science in Management Information Systems Dual M.S.


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This dual degree is offered by the Harrah Hotel College in conjunction with UNLV’s Lee Business School. The 48-credit MS HOA/MS MIS degree is for those who seek career opportunities in the information technology sector of the hospitality industry. The 24-credit MS MIS portion of this degree helps students develop critical skills in information technology systems analysis and design.


The MS HOA portion of the degree (24 credits for the MIS dual) helps students acquire knowledge specific to the management of hospitality operations. This program will take at least three years (six semesters) to complete. The completion of a professional paper is included in the credit total of the program.

Admission

The admission requirements for the dual degree program is the same as those stated under the MS MIS and MS HOA programs. Dual MS MIS applicants may take the GRE or the GMAT. All dual program applicants are required to show that they have at least one year of full-time management/supervisory experience or three years of cumulative full-time front-line experience in the hospitality industry.

Application Process

See the Application Process section under the MS MIS and the MS HOA programs. Applications will be reviewed by representatives of the Lee Business School and the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration in an independent process within each college. Applicants must be admitted to both the Lee Business School and the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration to qualify for either dual degree program for that term.

Application Deadlines

Fall:  May 1
Spring:  October 1
All documentation and application materials must be received by the Graduate College, the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration Graduate Studies Office, and the Lee Business School by the deadline for the application to be considered.

 

Degree Requirements


MS HOA/MS MIS

Please refer to the Management Information Systems & Hotel Administration Dual M.S. page for degree requirements.

 

Professional Paper

The dual degree programs require successful completion of a professional paper that must adhere to the standards in the American Psychology Association’s current publication manual regarding writing style and format.

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