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Cornell University
Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH)
Cornell University
Course Overview
Cornell University's Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH) is offered by the Nolan School of Hotel Administration within the SC Johnson College of Business — the world's most prestigious hospitality school, consistently ranked #1 globally. The 1-year, Ivy League Master's combines core business management (finance, marketing, operations, real estate, revenue management) with hospitality-specific strategy, and lets students specialise across hotel real estate and finance, food and beverage, marketing, and entrepreneurship, with a powerful global alumni network across luxury hotel groups and hospitality investment.
Sri Lankan applicants — hospitality, tourism, and business graduates — choose Cornell for: the single most recognised credential in global hospitality, Ivy League prestige, and 12 months of US OPT work authorisation. Given tourism's central role in Sri Lanka's economy, this expertise is directly relevant to resort, hotel-group, and hospitality-investment careers. The MMH suits those targeting hotel and resort management, revenue management, hospitality finance and real estate, and consulting.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A recognised Bachelor's degree in any discipline; hospitality, business, or related backgrounds are common but not required.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants with degrees in Hospitality / Tourism Management (SLIIT, NSBM, ICBT, university tourism programmes) or business degrees, ideally with industry experience, are competitive.
- check_circle GMAT or GRE is recommended (waivers possible for strong professional profiles); a resume and essays.
- check_circle Two recommendation letters; certified, translated transcripts and degree certificates.
- check_circle Relevant hospitality or business work experience strengthens the file.
English Proficiency
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 100 Overall (recommended).
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 7.0 Overall.
- check_circle Duolingo English Test accepted per current admissions guidance.
- check_circle Waived if your Bachelor's was taught and assessed entirely in English (Sri Lankan applicants with English-medium degrees qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount ($) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (full programme) | $73,000 | Rs. 23,360,000 |
| Living Expenses in Ithaca, NY (12 months) | $20,000 | Rs. 6,400,000 |
| F-1 Visa, SEVIS & Travel | $1,500 | Rs. 480,000 |
| Books, Insurance & Materials | $3,500 | Rs. 1,120,000 |
| Total Programme Investment | $98,000 | Rs. 31,360,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Cornell MMH graduates qualify for 12 months of F-1 OPT to work in the US after graduation. Top destinations: luxury hotel groups (Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Four Seasons), hospitality real estate and investment, revenue-management and consulting roles, and food-and-beverage leadership, supported by Cornell's exceptional global alumni network. Sri Lankan returnees route into resort and hotel-group leadership, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, hospitality investment, and senior operations and revenue roles.
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