Master's Degrees

Baltimore International College understands that many professionals seeking higher education, better careers or new careers are often restricted by hectic schedules and the task of balancing work, family and other responsibilities. To help professionals get the education they desire, Baltimore International College has proudly created the Master of Science in International Hospitality Management (MSIHM) degree. This program is conveniently offered completely online. Additionally, BIC offers part-time and full-time students the option of taking traditional evening classes, or a hybrid option with a combination of traditional and online classes.

As the hospitality industry increasingly seeks employees with college degrees, especially those with degrees in hospitality or hospitality-related fields, the expectation for a master's degree to acquire management-level positions continues to increase. The Master of Science in International Hospitality Management offers a natural progression from the undergraduate to the graduate program, and provides entry-level and seasoned hospitality professionals with the skills and knowledge they will need to stand out and advance in the competitive hospitality industry.

To earn the MSIHM degree, students must successfully complete all of the following MSIHM courses. Each course is worth three credits. Online classes last for eight weeks and face-to-face classes last for 15 weeks.

• HSM 501 Human Resource Management- 3 credits

• HSM 510 Strategic Planning in the Hospitality Industry- 3 credits

• HSM 520 Financial Management in Hospitality- 3 credits 

• HSM 530 Managerial Economics in Hospitality- 3 credits 

• HSM 540 Facilities and Assets Development and Management- 3 credits 
• HSM 550 Information Technology in the Hospitality Industry- 3 credits 

• HSM 560 Hospitality Marketing Management- 3 credits 

• HSM 570 Operations Management in Hospitality- 3 credits 

• HSM 580 Research Methods for the Hospitality Industry- 3 credits 

• HSM 590 Current Issues in Hospitality Management- 3 credits 

• HSM 595 Graduate Research Production & Design- 3 credits 


Financial aid is available for the MSIHM degree program to those who qualify. Students may receive up to 100 percent of tuition and fees.

For more information on BIC's Master of Science in International Hospitality Management (MSIHM) degree, please contact the BIC Admissions Department at 410.752.4710 ext 110, or 1.800.624.9926 ext 110 or graduateadmissions@bic.edu

Course Descriptions

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