Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management, BS

The Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management program at the University of Central Florida's Rosen College of Hospitality Management is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the key areas of the hospitality industry. This includes finance, operations, marketing, communications, customer service, and human resources.

Program at a Glance

• The program is offered by the Rosen College of Hospitality Management.
• It is a four-year program.
• In-state tuition is $212.28 per credit hour, while out-of-state tuition is $802.54 per credit hour.

Program Description

The Hospitality Management B.S. program helps students transform their passion into a rewarding global career. Students build a strong foundation in key areas of the hospitality industry and have the opportunity to tailor their experience by exploring specialized tracks such as theme park and attraction management, lodging management, and golf and club management.

Why Choose Hospitality Management at UCF?

• UCF's Rosen College of Hospitality Management is ranked No. 1 in the world by CEOWORLD magazine.
• The program offers unmatched access to world-class hospitality companies and a real-world learning environment.
• Students have opportunities to work with industry-leading employers across the U.S. and around the world.

Program Highlights

• Learn the Business of Hospitality: Build a strong foundation with core courses in food preparation, hospitality marketing, human resources, finance, and service operations.
• Graduate with Real Experience: Complete three levels of required internships, gaining hands-on experience and building a professional network.
• Customize Your Career Path: Tailor your degree to fit your interests and goals with specialized tracks in theme park and attraction management, lodging management, and hospitality information technology.

Career Opportunities

• Airline Manager
• Cruise Manager
• Director of Sales
• Guest Services Manager
• Hotel General Manager
• Meeting, Convention or Event Planner
• Restaurant/Food Service Manager
• Tour and Travel Guide

Online Hospitality Management Program

The program is also available fully online, designed for working professionals, giving them the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world.

Degree Requirements

Hospitality Core

• 61 total credits
• Complete all of the following core courses:
  • FSS2221C - Techniques of Food Preparation
  • HFT1000 - Introduction to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
  • HFT2220 - Hospitality Human Resources Management
  • HFT2401 - Hospitality Industry Financial Accounting
  • HFT2500 - Hospitality and Tourism Marketing
  • HFT3224 - Hospitality Management & Leadership Fundamentals
  • HFT3263 - Restaurant Management
  • HFT3431 - Hospitality Industry Managerial Accounting
  • HFT3444 - Hospitality Information Systems
  • HFT3540 - Guest Services Management I
  • HFT3603 - Legal Environment in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
  • HFT4286 - Hospitality Communications
  • HFT4295 - Leadership and Strategic Management in Hospitality Industry
  • HFT4464 - Hospitality Industry Finance
  • HFT4468 - Revenue Management in the Hospitality Industry
  • HFT2254 - Lodging Operations
• Complete at least 3 of the following elective courses:
  • HFT3005 - Introduction to Lifestyle Community and Senior Living Industries
  • HFT3700 - Tourism Management
  • HFT2750 - The Event Industry
  • HFT3273 - Management of Modern Lodging Enterprises
  • HFT4277 - Club Management
  • HFT4755 - Theme Park and Attraction Management
• Complete all of the following internship courses:
  • HFT3940 - Internship I
  • HFT4941 - Internship II
  • HFT4944 - Internship III

Restricted Electives & Track Options

• 15 total credits
• Complete 1 of the following restrictive electives options:
  • General Hospitality Track: Complete at least 5 of the listed courses.
  • Theme Park & Attraction Management Track: Complete at least 5 of the listed courses.
  • Lodging Management Track: Complete at least 5 of the listed courses.
  • Hospitality Information Technology Track: Complete the specified courses.

Additional Requirements

• State University System foreign language admission requirement: two years in high school or one year of college instruction in a single foreign language.
• Final exams will be given during Exam Week only.
• Transfer students must take a minimum of thirty credit hours in Hospitality Management core classes or restricted electives at UCF.
• Students must earn a minimum 2.0 overall GPA in course work taken within the Rosen College of Hospitality Management.

University Minimum Exit Requirements

• A 2.0 UCF GPA
• 42 semester hours of upper division credit 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 permitted.
• Complete the General Education Program, the State Writing and Math Requirement, and nine hours of Summer credit.

Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required

• 120 credit hours

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.
• Orientation and advising are valuable tools for students, especially transfer students.