Program Overview

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Bachelor of Science in Lifestyle Community Management, BS

The Bachelor of Science in Lifestyle Community Management at the University of Central Florida prepares students to lead vibrant communities where people live, connect, and thrive. This interdisciplinary program combines coursework in hospitality, healthcare, and gerontology to help students build the knowledge and leadership skills needed to manage wellness-centered environments.

Program at a Glance

• The program is offered by the Rosen College of Hospitality Management.
• In-state tuition: $212.28 per credit hour.
• Out-of-state tuition: $802.54 per credit hour.

Program Highlights

The program focuses on teaching students how to coordinate lifestyle activities, oversee operations, and provide top-tier hospitality in settings such as country clubs, wellness resorts, and lifestyle-driven residential communities. Students will learn how to design engaging wellness programs, manage teams, and deliver meaningful guest or resident experiences.

Career Opportunities

• Activities Director
• Assisted Living Administrator
• Community Manager
• Country Club Manager
• Event Organizer
• Executive Director
• Food Services Director
• Resident Services Coordinator

Degree Requirements

Hospitality Core

The hospitality core consists of 34 total credits and includes courses such as:

• Guest Services Management I
• Hospitality Industry Financial Accounting
• Hospitality and Tourism Marketing
• Hospitality Human Resources Management
• Hospitality Management & Leadership Fundamentals
• Hospitality Communications
• Techniques of Food Preparation
• Hospitality Information Systems
• Legal Environment in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
• Lodging Operations
• Hospitality Industry Finance

Lifestyle Community Management Core

The lifestyle community management core consists of 24 total credits and includes courses such as:

• Introduction to Lifestyle Community and Senior Living Industries
• Event Services
• Wellness Management in Hospitality and Tourism
• Hospitality Facilities Management
• The Event Industry
• Foodservice Operations Management
• Nutrition Concepts and Issues in the Food Service Industry
• Event Promotion

Internship

Students must complete three internships for a total of 3 credits.

Restricted Electives

Students must complete 12 credits of restricted electives, choosing from a list of approved courses.

Capstone

The capstone course is Leadership and Strategic Management in the Lifestyle Community and Senior Living Industry, worth 3 credits.

Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required

The total undergraduate credit hours required for the program is 120.

Additional Requirements

• Final exams will be given during Exam Week only.
• Transfer students must take a minimum of 30 credit hours in Hospitality Management core classes or restricted electives at UCF.
• A 2.0 UCF GPA is required for graduation.
• 42 semester hours of upper division credit must be completed.
• 30 of the last 39 hours of course work must be completed in residency at UCF.
• A maximum of 45 hours of extension, correspondence, CLEP, Credit by Exam, and Armed Forces credits are permitted.

Advising Notes

Students must earn a "C" (2.0) or better in each course listed in the common program prerequisites, the basic and advanced cores, and the restricted electives.