Hospitality Management (BS) may be completed fully online, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees. Click here to learn more about this online program.
Online Hospitality Management, BS
Degree Requirements
Hospitality Core
61 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- FSS2221C - Techniques of Food Preparation (4)
- HFT1000 - Introduction to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry (3)
- HFT2220 - Hospitality Human Resources Management (3)
- HFT2401 - Hospitality Industry Financial Accounting (3)
- HFT2500 - Hospitality and Tourism Marketing (3)
- HFT3224 - Hospitality Management & Leadership Fundamentals (3)
- HFT3263 - Restaurant Management (3)
- HFT3431 - Hospitality Industry Managerial Accounting (3)
- HFT3444 - Hospitality Information Systems (3)
- HFT3540 - Guest Services Management I (3)
- HFT3603 - Legal Environment in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry (3)
- HFT4286 - Hospitality Communications (3)
- HFT4295 - Leadership and Strategic Management in Hospitality Industry (3)
- HFT4464 - Hospitality Industry Finance (3)
- HFT4468 - Revenue Management in the Hospitality Industry (3)
- HFT2254 - Lodging Operations (3)
- Complete at least 3 of the following:
- HFT3005 - Introduction to Lifestyle Community and Senior Living Industries (3)
- HFT3700 - Tourism Management (3)
- HFT2750 - The Event Industry (3)
- HFT3273 - Principles of Resort Timesharing (3)
- HFT4277 - Club Management (3)
- HFT4755 - Theme Park and Attraction Management (3)
- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 1 credits from the following:
- HFT3940 - Internship I (1 - 99)
- Earn at least 1 credits from the following:
- HFT4941 - Internship II (1 - 99)
- Earn at least 1 credits from the following:
- HFT4944 - Internship III (1 - 99)
Restricted Electives & Track Options
15 Total Credits
- Complete 1 of the following
Restrictive Electives Option- Complete at least 5 of the following:
- FSS3008 - Culture and Cuisine (3)
- HFT3068 - History and Culture of Beer (3)
- HFT3357 - Sport and Club Event Operations (3)
- HFT3384 - Sport and Club Enterprise Management (3)
- HFT3465 - Applied Quantitative Analysis for the Hospitality and Tourism Industry (3)
- HFT3654 - Hospitality Franchising (3)
- HFT3770 - Cruise Line Operations and Management (3)
- HFT3811 - Beverage Sales, Marketing, and Distribution (3)
- HFT3868C - History and Culture of Wine (3)
- HFT4065C - Fine Spirits Management (3)
- HFT4866 - Exploring Wines of the World (3)
- HFT4065 - Fine Spirits Management (3)
- HFT4244 - Hospitality Managerial Decision-Making (3)
- HFT4253 - Advanced Lodging Operations (3)
- HFT4266 - Hospitality Brand Management (3)
- HFT4274 - Resort Management (3)
- HFT4292 - Hospitality Innovation & Entrepreneurship (3)
- HFT4343 - Hospitality Facilities Management (3)
- HFT4394 - Event Operations (3)
- HFT4473 - Hospitality Planning and Design (3)
- HFT4522 - Lodging Sales Tactics & Strategies (3)
- HFT4751 - Managing the Employee Experience in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry (3)
- HFT4561 - Destination Marketing & Management (3)
- HFT4614 - Risk Management in Theme Parks and Attractions (3)
- HFT4735 - Tourism Geography (3)
- HFT4752 - Managing the Guest Experience in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry (3)
- HFT4759 - Product Development in Theme Parks and Attractions (3)
- HFT4758 - Operational Issues in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry (3)
- HFT4864C - Seminar in Quality Brewing and Fine Beer (3)
- HFT4865C - Advanced Wine Management (3)
- HFT4866C - Exploring Wines of the World (3)
- HFT4894 - International Gastronomy (3)
- HUN3013 - Nutrition Concepts and Issues in the Food Service Industry (3)
- HFT3014 - Wellness Management in Hospitality and Tourism (3)
- FSS3232C - Foodservice Operations Management (3)
Theme Park & Attraction Management Track- Complete at least 5 of the following:
- HFT4751 - Managing the Employee Experience in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry (3)
- HFT4614 - Risk Management in Theme Parks and Attractions (3)
- HFT4759 - Product Development in Theme Parks and Attractions (3)
- HFT4752 - Managing the Guest Experience in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry (3)
- HFT4758 - Operational Issues in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry (3)
- HFT4795 - Entertainment Arts and Events (3)
Lodging Management Track- Complete at least 5 of the following:
- HFT3654 - Hospitality Franchising (3)
- HFT4253 - Advanced Lodging Operations (3)
- HFT4266 - Hospitality Brand Management (3)
- HFT4343 - Hospitality Facilities Management (3)
- HFT4473 - Hospitality Planning and Design (3)
- HFT4522 - Lodging Sales Tactics & Strategies (3)
Hospitality Information Technology Track- Complete the following:
- HFT3443 - Event Technology (3)
- HFT3444 - Hospitality Information Systems (3)
- HFT3564 - Digital Marketing for Hospitality Organizations (3)
- HFT3447 - Database Management and Internet Security for Hospitality Organizations (3)
- HFT3505 - Social Media Management in the Hospitality Industry (3)
- HFT 4295- Leadership and Strategic Management in Hospitality Industry (3) must be taken in senior year.
Electives
- 3-11 hours as necessary to result in 120 total credit hours.
Foreign Language Requirements
Admissions
- State University System foreign language admission requirement: two years in high school or one year of college instruction in a single foreign language. (This requirement applies to those students admitted to the University without the required two units of foreign language in high school.)
Graduation
Additional Requirements
- Final exams will be given during Exam Week only.
- Transfer students to this program must take a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours in Hospitality Management core classes or restricted electives at UCF.
Required Minors
Departmental Exit Requirements
- Students must earn a minimum 2.0 overall GPA in course work taken within the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, and a minimum 2.0 GPA in all courses listed in the common program prerequisites, the basic and advanced core courses, and the restricted electives.
University Minimum Exit Requirements
- A 2.0 UCF GPA
- 42 semester hours of upper division credit completed
- 60 semester hours earned after CLEP awarded
- 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 Gordon Rule, and nine hours of Summer credit.
Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 120
Additional Information
Honors In Major
Related Programs
Certificates
Related Minors
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.
Transfer Notes
- Subject to the general grade and residence requirements, credit will be granted for transferred course work equivalent to that required in the UCF College of Hospitality Management.
- Florida College System students are encouraged to complete the general education requirements prior to transferring to UCF.
- A minimum of 30 semester hours must be completed at UCF within the hospitality major.
- Orientation and advising are two of the most valuable tools that a student can make use of when transferring to UCF. Students should take advantage of both.
Acceptable Substitutes for Transfer Courses
- All transfer course work is reviewed to determine if equivalent by the appropriate Department Chair.
Program Academic Learning Compacts
- Program Academic Learning Compacts (student learning outcomes) for undergraduate programs are located at: http://www.oeas.ucf.edu/alc/academic_learning_compacts.htm
Equipment Fees
- Part-Time Student: $37.50 per term
- Full-Time Student: $75 per term