The undergraduate program at the FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management offers you the ability to concentrate in your area of interest by selecting one of six areas within the hospitality and tourism industries. These six majors include a comprehensive set of core requirements and practical experiences that provide a solid foundation in business management, finance, logistics, accounting, operations and more, preparing you to excel and lead in the biggest industry in the world.

MAJORS
Beverage Management
Culinary Management
Hotel/Lodging Management
Restaurant/Foodservice Management
Event Management
Travel and Tourism Management

PRE-REQUISITES
Lower Division Prerequisites (60)
The following are required and can also be used to meet UCC requirements
ECO 2023 Microeconomics (3)  and  SPC 2608 Public Speaking (3)

Hospitality Lower Division Prerequisite Courses (12)
HFT 1000 Intro to Hospitality and Tourism Management (3)*
HFT 2220 Human Resource Management for the Hospitality Industry (3)*
HFT 2401 Accounting for the Hospitality Industry (3) *
HFT 2441 Hospitality Information Technology (3) *

*Transfer students may meet these requirements at their prior institution. If any of these courses are not satisfied prior to transferring, students must take these courses as part of their degree program.

CORE REQUIREMENTS
Hospitality Management Degree Program Common Core Requirements (27 credits)
FSS 3230C Introductory Commercial Food Production (3)
HFT 3263 Restaurant Management (3)
HFT 3453 Lodging Operations Control (3)
HFT 3503 Hospitality Marketing Strategy (3)
HFT 3603 Hospitality Industry Law (3)
HFT 4323 Hospitality Facilities Environmental Systems (3)
HFT 4413 Hospitality Analytics and Revenue Management (3)
HFT 4464 Financial Analysis in the Hospitality Industry (3)
HFT 4474 Management Accounting for the Hospitality Industry (3)

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the core courses, select one of the following majors.  Students not declaring a major, can earn their Hospitality Management degree by completing the common core, eighteen upper division credits (chosen under the advisement of a Chaplin School academic advisor), plus HFT 4945 and HFT 4295

Beverage Management Major Courses (21)
HFT 3861 Beverage Fundamentals (3)
HFT 3864 Introduction to Brewing Science (3)
HFT 3866 Wine Technology, Merchandising, and Marketing (3)
HFT 4867 The Business of Wine (3)
HFT 4945 Advanced Internship for Hospitality and Tourism – section focus: Beverage Management (0)
HFT 4296 Senior Seminar in Hospitality Management – section focus: Beverage Management (3)
*Two additional upper division Beverage Management courses from approved list (6). See appendix.

Restaurant/Foodservice Management Major Courses (21)
FSS 4106 Purchasing and Menu Planning (3)
HFT 4809 Management for Foodservice Industry Segments (3)
HFT 4479 Foodservice Systems Development (3)
HFT 4853 Foodservice Trends and Challenges (3)
HFT 4945 Advanced Internship for Hospitality and Tourism – section focus: Restaurant/Foodservice Management (0)
HFT 4296 Senior Seminar in Hospitality Management – section focus: Restaurant/Foodservice Management (3)
*Two additional upper division Restaurant/Foodservice management courses from approved list (6).  See appendix.

Culinary Management Major Courses (21)
FSS 4234C Advanced Food Production Management (3)
FSS 4336 Culinary Event Management (3)
FSS 3242C International Cuisine (3)
HFT 4833 Culinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship (3)
HFT 4945 Advanced Internship for Hospitality and Tourism – section focus: Culinary Management (0)
HFT 4296 Senior Seminar in Hospitality Management – section focus: Culinary Management (3)
*Two additional upper division Culinary Management courses from approved list (6).  See appendix.

Hotel/Lodging Management Major Courses (21)
HFT 3314 Hospitality Property Management (3)
HFT 4240 Managing Service Organizations (3)
HFT 4936 Hotel Management Seminar (3)
HFT 4508 Meeting and Show Marketing (3)
HFT 4945 Advanced Internship for Hospitality and Tourism – section focus: Hotel/Lodging Management (0)
HFT 4296 Senior Seminar in Hospitality Management – section focus: Hotel/Lodging Management (3)
*Two additional upper division Hotel/Lodging Management courses from approved list (6).  See appendix.

Event Management Major Courses (21)
HFT 3741 Planning Meetings and Conventions (3)
HFT 3753 Convention & Trade Show Management (3) OR HFT 4804 Group Business Sales and Services (3)
HFT 3754 Expositions and Events Management (3)
HFT 4757 Advanced Events Management (3)
HFT 4945 Advanced Internship for Hospitality and Tourism – section focus: Event Management (0)
HFT 4296 Senior Seminar in Hospitality Management – section focus: Event Management (3)
*Two additional upper division Event Management courses from approved list (6).  See appendix.

Travel and Tourism Management Major Courses (21)
HFT 3713 International Travel and Tourism (3)
HFT 3701 Sustainable Tourism Practices (3)
HFT 3733 Tour Production and Distribution (3)
HFT 4509  Tourism Destination Marketing (3)
HFT 4945 Advanced Internship for Hospitality and Tourism – section focus: Travel and Tourism Management (0)
HFT 4296 Senior Seminar in Hospitality Management – section focus: Travel and Tourism Management (3)
*Two additional upper division Travel and Tourism Management courses from approved list (6).  See appendix.

*Select two (as per major requirement) additional upper division courses per approved Major course list or under advisement of a counselor. Courses taken to satisfy the requirements listed above cannot be used to satisfy this requirement.  See appendix.

PROGRAM ELECTIVES
There are a total of 12 credits of HFT electives. If student has UCC deficiencies or is missing the lower division prerequisites, these can be used as electives.

Note: Hospitality Core (27) + Concentration (21) + Electives (12) = Program total = 60 credits + 60 credits to meet University Core Curriculum and lower division requirements = 120 program credits.

Admission
Applicants to the School must submit an Undergraduate Application for Admission to the University and must follow the regular University admission procedures described in the FIU Undergraduate Admissions website (click "How to Apply"). Applicants must be eligible for admission to the University before receiving admission to the School. A minimum TOEFL score of 500 written or 63 ibT or IELTS of 5.0 Overall is required for international applicants.

Cost
The cost of the program is based on tuition per credit hour and University fees. Click here to view the Tuition Chart.

The Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management is also available completely online.  For details, see
Online Learning - Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management.