Master of Science in Travel and Tourism Management

Advance Your Career in the Travel and Tourism Industry

One of the largest industries in the world, travel and tourism management, is rapidly growing and evolving. The NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality offers our MS in Travel and Tourism Management, a graduate program designed to provide students with real-world experiences and skills to adapt to emerging trends in the industry.

Graduate with an in-depth knowledge to advance your career path in the travel and tourism industry. Earn this innovative Master’s of Science in Travel and Tourism Management, and reap the benefits of studying at NYU, while immersing yourself in New York City—the world’s premier destination for international travel and tourism.

Advance Your Career in the Travel and Tourism Industry

Tuition*

$2,785 Per credit
$27,562 Per term (10-12 credits)

# of Credits

36 credits

Study Options

Online | Onsite | Hybrid
Fall | Spring
Full-time | Part-time

Minimum Duration

18 months

*See NYU Bursar site for more info. 

9%

job growth 2024-2034

$93.6K

median salary

84%

working and/or in school

2,485

Global Tisch Center alumni

An NYU student stands in front of a revolving hotel door.

[1] Lightcast 2025
[2] Lightcast 2025
[3] NYU Life Beyond the Square: School of Professional Studies Graduate Class of 2024
[4] as of 1/2024

Why This Degree?

Learn from Industry Expert Faculty

Faculty members are respected experts in areas such as cultural tourism, sustainable tourism, corporate travel management, among other specialities. From working at tourist bureaus, to developing destination marketing campaigns, to managing attractions, their expertise is invaluable in providing insights into the latest travel and tourism trends. Their support and deep dedication is what makes earning a degree from the Tisch Center transformational.

 

Succeed from Day One

You’ll find a community of individuals committed to your success. One-on-one faculty advising, a dedicated team of career counselors, and a wide breadth of student services all come together to ensure that you have the tools to thrive on your journey to a Master's in Travel and Tourism Management.

Enrich Your Network

The MS in Travel and Tourism Management provides unsurpassed networking opportunities through the annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference; the Grossinger-Bergman Distinguished Lecturer Series, fireside chats with the likes of Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the US Travel Association; and industry site visits. These enlightening opportunities make earning a Tisch Center degree a game-changing education and professional experience.

Advance your Career

Whether you just earned your undergraduate degree, are working in another field and are thinking about career change or are already working in the travel and tourism industry, earning this degree will challenge you to discover new ways of thinking about destinations and how technology can support them. It will equip you with the skills needed to attract and retain visitor markets and manage tourism effectively and sustainably.

Gain a Global Perspective

With a diverse student body, curriculum covering global industry trends and challenges and opportunities to study abroad through Global Field Intensives (GFI), you will understand the cultural and economic forces from a transnational perspective and stand out in the market.

Rigorous Up-to-Date Curriculum

Through constant curriculum innovation focusing on industry trends and an emphasis on essentials such as technology, business analytics , and marketing, you will build skills needed in today’s jobs.

What You’ll Study

Core Curriculum

Our core courses provide a foundation to kick-start your career success, increasing the depth and breadth of your industry knowledge with courses on data analytics, design thinking, financial analysis, and more.

Electives

Choose from a wide range of industry-related elective courses to fit your interests, like destination branding, digital marketing, and sustainability.

Capstone

Apply your knowledge and skills to projects that meet the needs of tourism industry partners. This leadership-focused course covers change management and effective team-building, giving students the opportunity to put theory into practice.

Where You’ll Go

Our graduates embark on rewarding and successful careers.

Where Our Alumni Work
  • American Best Getaways
  • Arena Destination Marketing
  • Bank Indonesia
  • Beyond Times Square
  • City Sightseeing Miami
  • Collective Retreats
  • CzechTourism
  • Entertainment + Culture Advisors
  • HRS - The Hotel Portal
  • Highgate Holdings
  • Lindblad Expeditions
  • Madison Square Garden
  • NYC & Company
  • National Basketball Association
  • Union Square Hospitality Group
  • United Nations
  • Universal Orlando Resort
  • ​​VisitBritain
  • World Wildlife Fund
What Our Alumni Do
  • Account Executive
  • Client Relations
  • Destination Marketing
  • Digital Strategy
  • Event Management
  • Hotel Operations
  • Marketing
  • Public Relations
  • Sales
  • Tour Operations

The above data is sourced from Lightcast

Spring 2026

Deadlines

Round

Deadline

Decision Release

Priority

August 1, 2025

October 15, 2025

 

Regular

October 1, 2025

November 15, 2025

Final

 

November 15, 2025

December 20, 2025

Priority

Deadline

Decision Release

August 1, 2025

October 15, 2025

 

Regular

Deadline

Decision Release

October 1, 2025

November 15, 2025

Final

 

Deadline

Decision Release

November 15, 2025

December 20, 2025

Fall 2026

Deadlines

Round

Deadline

Decision Release

Priority 1

November 1, 2025

December 15, 2025

Priority 2

January 15, 2026

April 1, 2026

Regular

May 1, 2026

June 15, 2026

Final

July 1, 2026

July 15, 2026

Priority 1

Deadline

Decision Release

November 1, 2025

December 15, 2025

Priority 2

Deadline

Decision Release

January 15, 2026

April 1, 2026

Regular

Deadline

Decision Release

May 1, 2026

June 15, 2026

Final

Deadline

Decision Release

July 1, 2026

July 15, 2026

Real World Experiences

Gain hands-on experience by tackling problems facing today's organizations, at home and abroad.
NYU SPS students peruse handmade wicker baskets at a bazaar while participating in a Global Field Intensive.
Global Field Intensives

Gain an international business perspective and insights into rising industry trends like sustainable tourism, which focuses on creating stellar travel and tourism experiences, while monitoring impacts on the environment and residents.

Learn more about Global Field Intensives
NYU SPS students worked to solve a problem for Memory Motel in Montauk, NY.
Internships

Complete an internship, and gain the hands-on experience you need to accelerate your career. Our graduates enjoy fulfilling careers at tourism bureaus, destination marketing firms, online travel agencies, attractions, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Travel and tourism management involves strategic management in the coordination, planning, marketing, and delivery of travel services to clients. A travel and tourism professional works to ensure a seamless travel experience and ultimate customer satisfaction while working with a range of organizations. This includes destinations, attractions, airlines, cruise lines, hotels, museums, cultural institutions, travel and tourism-related booking services, and more. The tourism and hospitality industry includes both leisure travel for vacationing and business travel for work purposes.

Our MS in Tourism and Travel Management is a graduate program that equips students to attract and retain visitor markets, manage tourism and travel organizations effectively and sustainably, and lead and innovate in all aspects of the booming hospitality management and tourism industry.

The MS in Travel and Tourism Management differs from other travel and tourism degrees due to its focus on business, technology, and entrepreneurship. This unique emphasis equips students with well-rounded skills and knowledge to thrive in the hospitality and tourism management industry. The degree’s curriculum is delivered by academic scholars and working business professionals, providing a rich blend of theory and practice.

Studying in New York City—the world’s top hospitality, travel, and tourism destination—also provides a unique professional network essential for establishing and advancing your career.

Earning an MS in Travel and Tourism Management can open doors to a broad range of career options and advancement opportunities. Our Master’s of Science in Travel and Tourism Management program prepares students for travel and tourism jobs and leadership roles in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Our students and graduates work at top destination management organizations, online travel agencies, tour operator companies, attractions, transportation companies, hotels, and other travel, tourism, and hospitality-related companies.

There are many travel and tourism jobs available because the industry is so large and varied. Examples of travel and tourism job opportunities include the following:

  • Tourism Manager

  • Tourism Director

  • Destination Marketing Manager

  • Hospitality Consultant

  • Tourism Development Specialist

  • Travel Operations Manager

  • Event Coordinator

  • Event Manager

  • Sustainable Tourism Coordinator

  • Tourism Research Analyst

  • Resort Manager

  • Tour Operator Manager

  • Hotel Manager

  • Director of Hotel Operations

The cost of earning an MS in Travel and Tourism Management at the NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality depends on the number of credits and whether you're attending part-time or full-time. Please visit the NYU SPS Tuition page for tuition information, the SPS Financial Aid and Scholarships page for financial aid and scholarship information, and the Tisch Center Scholarships page to learn more about the scholarship funds available exclusively for the Tisch Center's graduate and undergraduate students.

Studying in New York City, one of the world’s top travel and tourism destinations, offers unique advantages. NYC is a transportation hub and home to world-famous tourist attractions and restaurants. This makes it an ideal professional base for establishing and pursuing a career in a destination that attracts millions of tourists each year.

The best master’s degree for tourism management combines academic and vocational studies with a focus on areas like international tourism and sustainability. The MS in Travel and Tourism Management program at New York University offers a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on industry trends and technologies while providing students with study abroad experiences and opportunities to build real-world experience and network with industry experts and leaders.

Plus, our program offers study options that are 100% online, on-site, hybrid, catering to the diverse learning styles of our students.