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Become a leader in hospitality and learn the science of customer service
Earn your master’s in Hospitality Leadership and Operational Performance and combine critical business theories and skills with innovative hospitality leadership practices.
You’ll learn the ins and outs of
- Hospitality management strategies
- Cutting-edge hospitality technologies
- Data analysis and financial metrics
- Customer relationship management
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Study hospitality leadership in the heart of Chicago
The Hospitality Leadership master’s program is located in downtown Chicago, near hundreds of the world’s top hotels and restaurants. You’ll have access to a world-class metropolitan environment, allowing you to supplement knowledge from the classroom with practical skills gained from learning and working in a vibrant hospitality scene.
Application Deadlines
| Enrollment Quarter |
Domestic Student Deadline |
International Student Deadline |
| Fall |
August 15 |
June 15 |
| Winter |
December 1 |
October 15 |
| Spring |
March 1 |
January 15 |
| Summer |
June 1 |
April 15
|
Admission Requirements
Submit an online application, résumé, essay and official transcripts.
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Required Courses
You’ll take nine required courses and three electives, totaling 48 credit hours.
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84%
of Hospitality Leadership and Operational Performance graduates were employed, continuing their education or pursuing other goals within six months of graduation.
Gain access to connections in your field
Assistant Professor Mary Jo Dolasinski believes that the DePaul School of Hospitality Leadership’s relationship with Chicago-based hospitality companies provides students with opportunities to build relationships, knowledge, and experience in their field of interest. In her experience previous to teaching, Dolasinski has managed the talent process from recruitment through training, professional development, and focuses on employment engagement and retention through employment branding.
“After I attained my master’s in Hospitality Leadership, my company created a new position for me, and after four months, I was promoted to director of training and development. My degree gave me the tools needed to be successful in my new role.”
Kevin (MS ’16)
Director of Training and Development, Gibsons Restaurant Group
Alumni Network
Connect with DePaul’s expansive alumni network as well as fellow alumni of the Hospitality Leadership program. You’ll have opportunities to form long-term relationships with hospitality and tourism industry professionals at companies like Gibson’s Restaurant Group, Hilton Chicago and Marriott International.
Scholarships
Graduate school is an investment in your future. Kellstadt awarded more than $3 million to incoming students last year. Learn more about scholarship opportunities available to you.
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Contact Information
For more information about applying, contact the Kellstadt office at
(312) 362-8810 or
kgsb@depaul.edu.
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We’ll send you the full online viewbook with information about the degree, admission requirements and upcoming info sessions. Let’s get started.