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The School of Hotel Administration offers a prestigious Master of Science (MS) program in Hotel Administration, a research-intensive degree tailored for those aspiring to teach hospitality management at universities and conduct innovative field research. These programs provide customized learning experiences, enabling students to gain comprehensive expertise in hotel and restaurant operations, master research techniques, and cultivate essential teaching and leadership abilities for academic success.
Cornell's Nolan School of Hotel Administration delivers both MS and PhD programs featuring challenging coursework and research components designed to equip graduates for academic careers. MS candidates often progress to doctoral studies, with ideal applicants demonstrating defined research interests and a commitment to advancing hospitality education through teaching and scholarly investigation.
Students who have completed degrees outside the U.S. are encouraged to review their degree eligibility by submitting an evaluation of their transcripts that provides the U.S. equivalent of the credits earned (for example, by the World Education Services). If your transcript is not in English, please submit an original copy as well as an official and certified English translation. Transcripts from all prior academic institutions attended are required. Please upload a PDF copy of transcripts from each institution, including any at which you are currently enrolled and/or from any institution from which you have received or will receive a degree. 
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