Retailing and Tourism Management, MSRAT

The graduate program in the Department of Retailing and Tourism Management is philosophically committed to the well-being of individuals in their immediate environment. The program is designed to meet individual student interests and career objectives.

The graduate program leads to a Master of Science Retailing and Tourism Management with a formal option in HMT (Hospitality Management & Tourism) or MAT (Merchandising, Apparel and Textiles). The program is individualized to meet each student’s career interests using a combination of course work, independent study, and research experience. Coursework in RTM is selected to either the HMT (Hospitality Management & Tourism) or MAT (Merchandising, Apparel and Textiles) focus.

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate degree: applicant should have an awarded four year Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, tourism management, merchandising, textiles, retailing, marketing, management, or a related degree

Official transcripts - overall 2.75 GPA in all undergraduate course work; 3.0 GPA in any graduate work
Current resume
Personal Statement: This should be a brief statement as to why the individual wishes to pursue a graduate degree in RTM
TOEFL Score: Minimum 79 (for non-native English speakers)
Three letters of recommendation

Program Website: https://rtm.ca.uky.edu/grad

Degree Requirements

Plan A - Thesis Option

Plan A requires 30 semester hours of course work including a thesis.

Core Courses

Complete 12 semester hours of the following:

Support Selection

12 semester hours of courses at the 500, 600 or 700 level with prefixes HMT, MAT, or other those approved by DGS
6 semester hours of RTM 768 - RESIDENCE CREDIT FOR THE MASTER’S DEGREE
12 semester hours of course work at 600-700 level
18 semester hours of regular courses (structured course and not independent study)

Plan B - Non-Thesis Option

Plan B requires 30 semester hours of course work including an industry experience

Core Courses

Complete 12 semester hours of the following:

Support Selection

12 semester hours of SUPPORT SELECTION from courses at the 500, 600 or 700 level with prefixes HMT, MAT, or other those approved by DGS
6 semester hours of RTM 690 - INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IN RETAILING AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
15 semester hours of course work at 600-700 level
18 semester hours of regular courses (structured course and not independent study)