MSC Cruise
Making Waves in Cruise Management: Strategies for Industry Excellence
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Program Overview
Date: March 15 - 22, 2026
**Please note this course will run during spring break and count towards spring enrollment totals.Instructor: Dr. Recep Karaburun, Clinical Assistant Professor
Course Description: This course is designed to provide hospitality students with an in-depth understanding of the cruise industry, covering operations, management, customer service, and the unique challenges and opportunities of hospitality management on a cruise ship. The program includes two weeks of classroom learning and one week of practical experience aboard a cruise.
Graduate course(s):
TCTM1-GC 3925 Special Topics in Travel and Tourism, 3 credits
TCHS1-GC 3905 Special Topics in Hospitality, 3 credits
MSEM1-GC 2050 Current Issues in Events, 3 credits
** Please note: Upperclassman (Junior and Senior) Undergraduate students are welcome to take the course with permission from their advisor
Informational Video
Announcements and Updates
September 29, 2025
The program has been confirmed to run!
Students accepted and committed to the program should have received information on next steps today.
The NYU Travel Registry information and Tisch Center DocuSign form are due Friday, October 10th
Interested, but didn't commit or apply yet? We still have a few spots!
Email Ellen at el116@nyu.edu if you are interested for more information
Be sure to watch our informational video for all the important information about the GFI.
If you still have questions, feel free to RSVP and join us for a live Q & A session to find out more about the Tisch Center Spring Break GFI - MSC Cruise!
Tuesday, September 9th at 3 - 3:30 PM
Thursday, September 18th at 11 - 11:30 AM
Submit your application for the Tisch Center Spring Break GFI - MSC Cruise!
Priority Deadline: Friday, September 12th
Final Deadline: Friday, September 19th
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