Learning Outcomes


See where our MBA graduates work, the career paths they pursue, and how Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) transform classroom learning into professional leadership experience.

Global Impact by the Numbers


92%

Of MBA graduates secure employment or career advancement within 6 months of completion

60+

Nationalities represented across our MBA programs, creating a truly global learning environment

120+

Partner hotels and brands worldwide where graduates work, including Marriott, Four Seasons, Hyatt, Hilton, and Accor

90%

F-1 visa success rate for international students pursuing U.S. study

Work While You Study, Launch Your Career After Graduation


Our MBA programs uniquely combine academic rigor with paid professional experience through Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT).

CPT

Work at leading U.S. hospitality brands while completing your degree. CPT allows you to:

  • Gain paid management experience during your studies
  • Apply MBA concepts in real hotel and restaurant operations
  • Build your professional network within the U.S. hospitality industry
  • Earn income while studying to offset education costs
  • Develop leadership skills under experienced hospitality professionals
OPT

Upon completing your MBA, OPT provides up to 12 months of U.S. work authorization, allowing you to:

  • Work full-time in management positions at U.S. hospitality organizations
  • Launch your international hospitality career with American experience
  • Continue building relationships with industry leaders and potential employers
  • Strengthen your resume with post-MBA U.S. management credentials
  • Explore long-term career opportunities in the American market

Why CPT and OPT Transform Your MBA Experience


Traditional MBA programs offer classroom theory. Our MBA combines academic excellence with mandatory professional experience through CPT and post-graduation work authorization through OPT. By graduation, you’ll have:

  • An accredited U.S. MBA degree
  • 12-24 months of paid hospitality management experience
  • Professional references from leading properties
  • A resume that stands out globally
Why CPT and OPT Transform Your MBA Experience

Career Pathways


Our MBA in Hospitality Management prepares you for diverse leadership roles across the global hospitality industry.

Typical Progression

Management Trainee → Rooms Division Manager → Director of Operations

Where Our Graduates Work

Marriott, Four Seasons, Accor, Hyatt, Hilton

Core MBA Learning

Hospitality Operations & Leadership

Typical Progression

F&B Supervisor → Restaurant Manager → Director of F&B

Where Our Graduates Work

Mandarin Oriental, Rosewood, Ritz-Carlton, Kimpton

Core MBA Learning

Culinary & F&B Innovation

Typical Progression

Sales Executive → Revenue Manager → Director of Sales & Marketing

Where Our Graduates Work

IHG, Kempinski, Fairmont, MGM Resorts

Core MBA Learning

Digital Marketing & Revenue Management

Typical Progression

Events Coordinator → Events Manager → Director of Guest Experience

Where Our Graduates Work

Luxury resorts, cruise lines, MICE agencies, wellness brands

Core MBA Learning

Events & Wellness Management

Most MBA graduates progress from entry management positions to mid-level leadership within 2-3 years, leveraging their combination of advanced education and CPT/OPT work experience.

The Expanding World of Hospitality Careers


Today’s hospitality MBA graduates pursue diverse paths beyond traditional hotel management, driving innovation in sustainable tourism, luxury real estate, hospitality technology, and experiential guest services.

The industry is expanding into new sectors that value guest-experience expertise, operational excellence, and service-focused leadership—precisely the strengths developed in an MBA in Hospitality Management.

The Expanding World of Hospitality Careers