Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH)
Student Experience

As a Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH) student, you’ll benefit not only from being part of a tight-knit academic cohort of about 50 students, but also the broad offerings of Cornell University, Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration the Cornell Graduate School, and the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business—all of which you’ll be a part.

A Sense of Belonging

Students tell how the Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH) program helped them feel welcome and part of the community.

Your MMH Cohort—an Exceptional Community

You and your peers, while professionally and culturally diverse, will have one thing in common: a passion for hospitality. Small by design, the program allows you to form friendships that can serve as the foundation for your growing professional networks. Your MMH cohort provides academic, professional, and personal support as you complete your graduate hospitality degree.

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MMH students sit outside on a patio socializing

MMH Class of 2024 Profile

The class of 2024 matriculated in the fall of 2023 and will graduate in December 2024.

  • 50 students enrolled
  • 25 average age
  • 50% women
  • ~3 years of work experience (average)

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The Global Hotelie Network

As an MMH student, it’s possible that you’ll interact with hundreds of Cornell Nolan School alumni. They return to Cornell as guest speakers, workshop facilitators, and career mentors, and you’ll meet with them off campus at industry events. The alumni directory will serve as an important resource—Hotelies around the world are happy to chat.

More about Industry Immersive Experiences

MMH faculty talks with students after class

Engaged and Expert Faculty

Nolan School faculty have deep expertise in core business disciplines within the verticals that comprise the hospitality industry—lodging, restaurants, real estate, e-commerce, spas, and more. Given the small MMH class size, faculty serve not only as instructors, but also as career coaches, research collaborators, and professional mentors.

Nolan School Faculty Directory 


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Hospitality Programming

Practice your business and communication skills as you participate in hospitality-related hackathons, pitch deck and business plan competitions, treks, case competitions, industry conferences, roundtables, and more. MMH students also lead the Hospitality Graduate Student Organization.

Upcoming Events at the Nolan School

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Extended Cornell Opportunities

MMH students are part of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and the Cornell Graduate School, so whether you’re interested in technology, economics, entrepreneurship, family business, investing, real estate, agriculture—or anything else—you can find ways to get involved and collaborate at Cornell.

Cornell Graduate School Student Experience

Recent MMH News and Student Voices

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January 27, 2021

Country Clubs and Crisis: How one segment of the hospitality industry is surviving the pandemic

Country clubs offer socially-distanced outdoor amenities and activities that allow people an escape without flouting CDC guidelines or travel restrictions.

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June 22, 2020

SHA celebrates 2020 student award winners

The School of Hotel Administration (SHA) proudly presents its award winners and special honor recipients for the 2019–2020 academic year.

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March 31, 2020

MMH externships give insider’s view of the hospitality industry

Two MMH students recap their winter externship experiences shadowing hospitality professionals in revenue management and hotel development.