Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management

The Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with the leadership and analytical skills needed to enhance their careers in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Program at a Glance

• Location: In Person, Fully online
• Degree Type: Bachelor of Science
• Work Experience Requirement: International Students can take advantage of Off-campus Employment

Quick Program Stats

• Career—Undergrad Average Starting Salary: $54,000
• A Dedicated Career development office
• #6 Best U.S. Public Universities

Hospitality Course Requirements

To qualify for admission to the hospitality program, FIU transfer students with 60 credits must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and must be otherwise acceptable into the program. All University Core Curriculum requirements must be completed prior to graduation from the university.

Core Courses

• Pre-core:
  • HFT 1070 Hospitality pathway to success I (Must enroll during your first semester as a Hospitality Student) - 1 credit
  • HFT 1000 Introduction to hospitality & tourism management - 3 credits
  • HFT 2220 Human resources management - 3 credits
  • HFT 2401 Accounting for the hospitality industry - 3 credits
  • HFT 2441 Hospitality information technology - 3 credits
  • HFT 3072 Hospitality pathway to success II (Prereq: HFT 1070 and minimum 60 credits earned) - 1 credit
• Core:
  • Choose 1 of the following:
    • HFT 3453 Lodging operations control - 3 credits
    • HFT 3754 Intro to Events - 3 credits
  • HFT 3503 Hospitality marketing strategies – GL - 3 credits
  • HFT 3603 Law and ethics – GL - 3 credits
  • FSS 4234C Advanced Food & Beverage Operations - 3 credits
  • HFT 4413 Hospitality analytics - 3 credits
  • HFT 4464 Financial Analysis in The Hospitality Industry (Prereq: HFT 2401)
  • HFT 4474 Management Accounting for The Hospitality Industry (Prereq: HFT 2401)
  • Choose 1 of the following:
    • HFT 4295 Leadership In Hospitality - 3 credits
    • HFT 3006 Emotional Intelligence - 3 credits
    • HFT 3073 Social Responsibility – GL - 3 credits
    • HFT 4545 Managing High-functioning Teams - 3 credits
• HFT 4296 Project Management in Hospitality and Tourism (Must be taken last semester)
• Advanced Internship – 300 Hours to be completed While enrolled (Prereq: HFT 3072)

Industry Experience Requirement

All students are required to get relevant hospitality work experience through the following requirements:

• Hours of industry experience completed while in the program
• Minimum 300 additional hours while enrolled in HFT 4945- Advanced Internship

Electives or Concentrations

Electives can be chosen from any 3000/4000 level HFT or FSS course. If desired, students may choose any of the following major areas to meet 18 of the 30 required elective credits.

• Beverage Management
• Cruise Line Management
• Events & Entertainment Management
• Hospitality Leadership
• Hotel & Lodging Management
• Restaurant & Culinary Management
• Travel & Tourism Management

Careers in Hospitality Management

Explore various career opportunities in the following fields:

• Restaurant & Culinary Management
• Beverage Management
• Events and Entertainment Management
• Hotel & Lodging Management
• Travel & Tourism Management
• Hospitality Leadership

Minors

A minor is not required to complete the BS in Hospitality & Tourism Management degree. Interested students may elect a minor in an outside program if they choose to with guidance from an academic advisor.

• Beverage Management
• Hotel/Lodging Management
• Restaurant/Foodservice Management
• Travel & Tourism Management
• Hospitality Studies
• International Hospitality Studies

Tuition

One of Florida International University's main objectives is to provide an affordable, high-quality undergraduate education.

• In-state: $6,167 per year ($205.57 per credit)
• Out-of-state: $19,805 per year ($660.19 per credit)