Executive Master of Management in Hospitality (EMMH)

• Corporate Finance
• Operations Management
• Services Marketing 
• Managerial Accounting
• Leading and Transforming Hospitality Organizations
• Human Resources Management
• Strategic Management and Innovation (Capstone)

• Hospitality Real Estate, Asset Management, and Development
  • Principles of Hotel Real Estate
  • Hospitality Real Estate Development
  • Asset Management Strategy and Tactics
  • Real Estate Financial Management and Capital Investment
  • Real Estate Financial Modeling
  • Real Estate Law
• Data and Analytics, Digital Marketing, and Revenue Management
  • Automation, AI and ML in Hospitality
  • Integrated Marketing Communications
  • Hospitality Analytics
  • Revenue Management
  • Brand Management
  • Restaurant Distribution Strategies
• Leadership and Communication
  • Hospitality Labor and DEI
  • Management Communication
  • Negotiation Strategy and Skill Practicum
  • Impactful Unscripted Communication
  • Residency Week: Leadership, Team Building, Innovation and Creativity (7 days – late August)

We require a non-refundable application fee of $105.

• Fee waivers are available for all current or former United States military members. Please contact mmh@sha.cornell.edu for a fee waiver code prior to submitting your application. Fee waivers must be requested BEFORE you apply. We are unable to retroactively refund the application fee.

• Applicants with fewer than five years in the hospitality industry may be considered if their experience is especially relevant and other qualifications are strong.
• Applicants with fewer than five years of hospitality experience seeking a full-time, in-person degree should instead apply to our residential Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH) degree.

Successful applicants will have received a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Please submit transcripts from all colleges or universities you have attended. Be sure to redact, cross out, or cover your Social Security Number if it is displayed on your transcript. You may submit unofficial transcripts with your application; however, should you be admitted into the EMMH program, we will request an official copy for verification.

• Transcripts should indicate:
  • All courses you have taken
  • Grades received in each course
  • Degree and the date it was conferred

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or an equivalent international degree is required. Candidates who have earned or are on track to earn a degree that does not match the information found on the equivalency list in title or duration should strongly consider providing a credential evaluation with their application. World Education Services (WES) a third-party verification agency, can provide this service.

• Submit unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended. If your transcript is not in English, please submit an official and certified English translation in addition to an original copy. World Education Services (WES), can provide this service. Transcripts should indicate all courses you have taken, grades received in each course, degree name, and date the degree was conferred. Candidates who are admitted and enrolled are required to provide the corresponding official transcripts before matriculation.

Two letters of recommendation are required. At least one should be from a current or recent supervisor who can attest to your work-related skills. The second may be from either an academic or professional source. You will be required to enter the email or street address of your recommenders as you complete this portion of your application. Select the “online” option for your recommenders to receive an email invitation to submit their letters. It is your responsibility to ensure that all recommendations are submitted online by the deadline for the round in which you are applying.

Write a statement of purpose that describes in 500 words or less:

• your academic interests and professional goals
• your academic background, preparation, and training, including relevant professional experiences
• your reasons for pursuing the EMMH at Cornell

Describe (within 300-500 words) how your background and experiences influenced your decision and ability to pursue a graduate degree. Additionally, provide insights into your potential to contribute to a community of inclusion, belonging, and respect where scholars representing diverse backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experiences can learn and work productively and positively together.

All international applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by submitting official TOEFL, IELTS Academic, or Duolingo English Test scores. Test scores must be sent directly by the testing center. International students may also be required to pass a writing benchmark. All eMMH classes are delivered in English and require participation in class discussions, involvement in group projects, and intensive writing and reading. Successful candidates will have a full command of both spoken and written English.

The eMMH program does not accept My Best Score reports for the TOEFL examination and requires applicants to meet the minimum sub-scores in speaking, reading, listening and writing set by the Cornell Graduate School

TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English tests must have been taken within two years of the application deadline. Duolingo English test scores, with a minimum requirement of 130, should be sent to Cornell SC Johnson College of Business.

In some cases, these testing requirements can be waived. For more information on TOEFL and IELTS test score minimums, how to submit TOEFL or IELTS test scores, and the criteria for waiving the requirement, please visit the Graduate School’s website.

IELTS and TOEFL Arrangements for COVID-19

If a safe in-person option is not available for you, you may submit results from one of the following at-home options.

• IELTS Online
• IELTS Indicator
• TOEFL iBT Test at home

The name of your degree on your transcript and diploma from Cornell University is Master of Management in Hospitality. The transcript and diploma do not distinguish between online and residential degree programs.

The online courses in Cornell’s EMMH degree program are delivered asynchronously. In addition, every course has regular weekly synchronous interaction with faculty and is taught in small sections of the same size as in a residential degree program.

Students may audit a course on the Cornell campus. As in all audit cases, students require the permission of the respective instructor. Please note that audited courses do not count toward the number of credits required to earn your degree.

A student cannot exempt or waive a core course.

You are encouraged to attend the Virtual eCornell Keynotes that occur weekly. Additionally, once enrolled in the program you will have access to a series of non-credit, on-demand online courses that provide background material (e.g. remedial spreadsheet skills). The courses in this program do not require any additional background beyond what you included in your college transcripts and application. Your life will get busy as you learn to manage the rigors of a full-time job and the EMMH degree program.

After you’ve submitted your application, you can log into your Apply Web account and check the status of your application. If your application is incomplete, please refer to the checklist to determine which materials are missing. We encourage you to self-report English language proficiency scores (if applicable) and monitor the status of your letters of recommendation.