Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management

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at one of the world’s top hospitality management schools

The Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU) is ranked a Top 10 program among U.S. public universities and 35th in the world best school for tourism and hospitality management.

Our students are the only ones in the country to help run the world’s premier wine and food festival, The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) and have access to major global corporations, such as:

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Bacardi USA
Carnival Cruise Lines
Marriott International
Burger King

Our beautiful Biscayne Bay campus is located right on the water. Students who choose FIU hospitality have access to expert faculty, a rich curriculum, and fast-track career opportunities.

The Marriott Tianjin China Program is FIU’s largest international program.

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Why choose hospitality?

Hospitality is the world's largest industry and getting a degree in hospitality and tourism management offers many opportunities in exciting and high-paying careers in all sectors of society, including: careers in hotel management, restaurant operations, beverage management, real estate management, event and entertainment management and tourism.

Students can work and run cruise lines, airlines, resorts, hotels, restaurants, entertainment and sports venues, night clubs and all kinds of businesses with a hospitality bachelor's or master's degree.

While studying at FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, students can get a head start on their careers through a number of one-of-a-kind opportunities, such as helping to run the largest gourmet gathering in the world, the South Beach Wine & Food Festival^®.

Ranked among the top hospitality schools in the world

Top 10U.S. public hospitality school (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021 U.S. Public Rankings)
#1U.S online hospitality program (Best Colleges)
#1Marriott Tianjin China program (College Factual)
#5Top 5 Best Value in the Southeast U.S.

The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) is a national, star-studded, four-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world's most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities.

FIU is the only university whose students help run SOBEWFF® and Chaplin School is the only hospitality program that benefits from the Festival. To date, the Festival has raised more than $31.8 million for the School.

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At the Chaplin School, our mission is to equip the leaders and change-makers of tomorrow with the tools necessary to tackle the future of hospitality and tourism management.

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92%
Student retention rates
1800+
Program enrollment
740+
Internships

We have the most graduates earning the highest starting salaries compared to any other Florida State University hospitality program

Top-ranked programs

Students at the Chaplin School learn from a comprehensive set of core requirements and practical experiences that prepare them for a variety of careers in hospitality and tourism management.

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management– on-campus & online programs

Bachelor of Arts in Global Sustainable Tourism- fully online program

Master of Science in Hospitality Management– on campus, online & executive programs, including areas of specializations

Scholarships – a multitude of funding opportunities for hospitality management students

Bacardi Center of Excellence

The Bacardi Center of Excellence brings academia and industry together in a pioneering partnership experience at the Chaplin School.

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Career placement

Make the connection between academic experience and the desired career path with guidance from the Chaplin School’s dedicated career advisors.

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Our partnerships

Partners come from all over the world and have been valuable in efforts to expand funding opportunities to students, serve the local community, provide employment experiences, and deliver the resources needed to advance the quality of education and service provided to students and alumni.

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With world-renowned faculty, corporate partnerships, and opportunities for real-world experience, like SOBEWFF® and the Marriott Tianjin China Program, the Chaplin School is sure to prepare you for whatever path you decide to take in the world of hospitality.

Our students receive more than $1.5 million in scholarships every year and upon graduation are the highest paid hospitality graduates in Florida.

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