Program Overview

Program Guide

Global Club Management and Leadership

The Global Club Management and Leadership major is offered by the Dedman College of Hospitality. This program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management with a major in Global Club Management and Leadership.

Description of Major

The private club and golf resort industries are experiencing tremendous growth on a global scale, creating a demand for leaders with business skills and knowledge to manage organizations in multi-cultural environments in the U.S. and abroad. This major is designed for business-minded individuals with a passion for creating memorable experiences on a luxury scale.

Prerequisite Coursework

The following courses must be completed with a C minus or better:

• MAC 1105 (3) College Algebra
• HFT 1000 (3) Introduction to Hospitality
• ECO 2013 (3) Principles of Macroeconomics OR ECO 2023 (3) Principles of Microeconomics
• CGS 2100 (3) Microcomputer Applications for Business OR CGS 2518 (3) Spreadsheets for Business (preferred)

Admission Requirements to the Upper-Division Major

Admission to the hospitality programs requires:

1. Completion of at least 52 semester hours
2. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 on all college work attempted
3. Satisfactory completion of all required prerequisite coursework
4. Successful completion of 1st & 2nd GE English and 1st & 2nd GE Math coursework

Requirements

Major Program of Studies at FSU

Students must earn a C minus or better and a minimum GPA of 2.00 in courses used to satisfy the Global Club Management and Leadership major requirements.

Lower-Division Requirement

• HFT 1000 (3) Introduction to Hospitality

Major Area Requirements for Global Club Management and Leadership Majors

A grade of C minus or better must be earned in each course used to satisfy the major area requirements.

Hospitality Core Requirements

• HFT 3424 (3) Hospitality Financial Analysis
• HFT 4502 (3) Integrated Marketing for Hospitality
• HFT 4224 (3) Hospitality Leadership and Ethics
• HFT 3941 (3) Internship

Global Club Major Area Coursework

• HFT 1350 (1) Golf for Business and Life
• HFT 3100 (3) Introduction to Global Club Management
• HFT 3101 (3) Global Club Operations and Governance
• HFT 3104 (3) Member Engagement & Events
• HFT 3431 (3) Hospitality Managerial Accounting
• HFT 3806 (3) Introduction to Food/Beverage Management
• HFT 4802 (3) Catering Management
• Approved Electives (9)

Additional Requirements

1. Global Club Management and Leadership majors are required to complete 6 months of approved internship.
2. Global Club Management and Leadership majors are required to complete a global component to include one of the following: International Internship, Study Abroad Experience with FSU International Programs or Center for Global Engagement, a Domestic Internship with a Multinational Corporation, or the completion of a Global Citizenship Certificate that is awarded by the Center for Global Engagement.
3. Attendance and/or participation in a minimum of 6 industry events is required.
4. Global Club Management and Leadership majors are required to be members of the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) upon being formally admitted to the major.
5. Global Club Management and Leadership majors are required to complete a digital capstone portfolio that includes internship documentation, CMAA involvement, industry engagement and activities, international experience, an internship reflection essay, and work-related photos.

Digital Literacy

CGS 2100 (3) or CGS 2518 (3) meets this requirement for the major.

Oral Communication Competency

Students must demonstrate the ability to orally transmit ideas and information clearly. This requirement may be met through a University-approved college-level course.

Minimum Program Requirements - Summary

• Total Hours Required: 120
• General Education: 36
• Prerequisite Coursework: 12
• Major Coursework: 40
• Minor Coursework: 0
• Digital Literacy: 0 beyond prerequisites
• Oral Competency: 3 beyond other requirements
• University Requirements: 13-30
• Electives to bring total hours to 120

Employment Information

Representative Job Titles Related to this Major

• General Manager
• Food & Beverage Director
• Banquet & Events Manager
• Global Marketing Manager
• Group Sales Manager
• Membership Director
• Recreation Director
• Merchandise/Buyer Manager
• Club Industry Data Analyst
• Club Controller
• Food and Beverage Manager
• Health and Wellness Director
• Events Manager

Representative Employers

• Private Clubs
• Yacht Clubs
• Golf Clubs
• Management Companies
• Club Suppliers
• Golf Apparel Companies
• Media
• Golf Financial Services
• Real Estate and Development
• International Resorts

International Opportunities

Study Abroad and International internships are available for students majoring in Global Club Management and Leadership. Examples of previous approved internship programs have been in diverse locations such as Ireland, England, Australia, New Zealand, Wales, and Dubai.