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This program is designed for outstanding undergraduate students and allows students to pursue a Master of Science (MS) degree in Hospitality Management while completing their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Hospitality Management. Students may take advantage of the 12-credit (4 courses) overlap in the BS and MS degree programs. Complete BOTH your bachelor's and master's degrees in as little as 5 years!

Specializations available:

  • Hospitality Management, non-thesis (online and on-site)
  • Mega Events (online and on-site)
  • Hospitality Real Estate (online and on-site)
  • Revenue Management (fully online)
  • Cruise Line Operations (fully online)

Admission into this program requires current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree at FIU. Please see further information on the program and application process below.

Quick Program Stats

  • Career—Undergrad Average Starting Salary: $54,000 (Steppingblocks.com 2024)

  • A Dedicated Career development office

  • #4 Best U.S. Public Universities (2025 QS World University Rankings)

Hospitality Course Requirements

Students enrolled in the 4+1 program may count up to 12 credit hours of graduate courses as credits for both the BS and MS degrees. The courses must be 5000- or 6000-level hospitality and tourism management graduate courses. For each of the graduate courses counted as credits for both BS and MS degrees, a minimum grade of B is required.

  • Hospitality Management- Non-thesis
    • HMG 6257 Hospitality & Tourism Industry Research Analysis- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6477 Accounting & Financial Management- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6596 Marketing Management- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6476 Feasibility Studies- 3 Credits
      OR
      HMG 6478 Restaurant Development- 3 Credits (in-person only)
      OR
      HMG 6466 Revenue Management- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6697 Law Seminar- 3 Credits
      OR
      HMG 6605 Legislation and the Hospitality Industry- 3 Credits (in-person only)
    • HMG 6280 Global Issues in Hospitality and Tourism- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6246 Organizational Behavior in the Hospitality Industry- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6586 Research and Statistical Methods- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6296 Strategic Management- 3 Credits
    • Hospitality Elective (Course must be 5000 or 6000 level course)- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6946- Graduate Internship- 3 Credits
  • Specialization in Mega Events
    • HMG 6001 Event Feasibility- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6500 Event Marketing and Sponsorship- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6630 Event Safety & Security Planning- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6200 Mega Events Management- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6257 Hospitality and Tourism Industry Research Analysis- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6280 Global Issues in Hospitality and Tourism- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6477 Accounting & Financial Management- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6697 Hospitality Law Seminar- 3 Credits
      OR
      HMG 6605 Legislation and the Hospitality Industry (Offered only through Study Abroad)- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6296 Strategic Management- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6946 Graduate Internship- 3 Credits
    • Hospitality Elective (Course must be 5000 or 6000 level course)- 3 Credits
  • Specialization in Hospitality Real Estate Development
    • HMG 6477 Accounting & Financial Management- 3 credits
    • HMG 6280 Global Issues in Hospitality & Tourism Management- 3 credits
    • HMG 6476 Feasibility Issues- 3 credits
    • HMG 6429 Asset Management- 3 credits (Only available in-person during Spring)
    • HMG 6697 Hospitality Law Seminar- 3 credits
    • HMG 6296 Strategic Management- 3 credits
    • HMG 6607 Hospitality Real Estate Development- 3 credits
    • HMG 6246 Organizational Behavior in the Hospitality Industry- 3 credits
    • HMG 6486 Investment Analysis- 3 credits
    • HMG 6946 Graduate Internship, 300 hours- 3 credits
    • Hospitality Elective (Course must be 5000 or 6000 level course- 3 credits
  • Specialization in Revenue Management
    • HMG 6466 Revenue Management- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6464 Segmentation and Price Optimization- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6479 Strategic Revenue Management- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6477 Accounting and Financial Management- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6280 Global Issues in Hospitality and Tourism- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6596 Marketing Management- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6475 Demand Management- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6296 Strategic Management- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6697 Hospitality Law Seminar- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6946 Graduate Internship- 3 Credits
    • HMG 6446 Hospitality Technology Innovations
      OR
      Hospitality Elective (Course must be 5000 or 6000 level course)- 3 Credits
  • Specialization in Cruise Line Operations
    • HMG 6600 Cruise Industry Law- 3 credits
    • HMG 6466 Revenue Management- 3 credits
    • HMG 6261 Cruise Line Leadership- 3 credits
    • HMG 6260 Sustainability in Cruise Line Operations- 3 credits
    • HMG 5817 Cruise Line Food & Beverage Operations- 3 credits
    • HMG 6263 Logistics and Shoreside Operations- 3 credits
    • HMG 6257 Hospitality and Tourism Industry Research Analysis- 3 credits
    • HMG 6477 Financial Management for the Hospitality Industry- 3 credits
    • HMG 6296 Strategic Management for Hospitality and Tourism- 3 credits
    • HMG 6946 Graduate Internship- 3 credits
    • HMG 6446 Technology Innovations- 3 credits
      Or
      Hospitality Elective (Course must be 5000 or 6000 level course)- 3 credits
  • Industry Experience Requirement

    Chaplin School students learn in the classroom and in the field. By prioritizing experiential learning as a necessary part of our student’s coursework, our program uniquely prepares students to enter the hospitality and tourism industry. At the Chaplin School you will gain experience, make connections, and build your resume, all while earning credits towards your degree.  

    • A minimum of 500 hours of hospitality/tourism-related practical training work experience is required. 
    • In addition, the student is required to complete a minimum of 300 hours in HMG 6946 Graduate Internship. 

    The work experience and internship hours must be major related and approved by an advisor. Work experience documentation is required. Students with extensive industry management experience may apply for a waiver of the of the 500-hour work experience and Graduate internship. 

    For more information, please visit our career services page or book an appointment with our dedicated career development counselor.

Hospitality student studying

Application Process

Admission into this program requires current enrollment in a bachelor’s program at FIU. The admission requirements for the Accelerated Combined Bachelor’s/Master’s Hospitality program are:

  • Earned at least 75 or more credits
  • Minimum 3.2 GPA
  • At least 3 credits of electives available
  • Students must reach out to their academic advisors to confirm eligibility.

Once students have confirmed eligibility with their academic advisor, students can apply via the Accelerated Pathways App through their FIU Student Portal. A $30 application fee is required.

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Careers in Hospitality Management

Explore various career opportunities in the field of Events & Entertainment Management:

  • Food and Beverage Director
  • Special Event Manager
  • Hotel General Manager
  • Wedding Planner
  • Food Product Development Manager
  • Travel Agency Manager
  • Sustainability Consultant
  • Bar Manager/ Nightclub Manager
  • Travel Agency Manager
  • Corporate Events Management
  • Beverage Sales and Marketing Manager
I was looking for a school that had a lot of different opportunities. So when I came to FIU, I loved the campus; It was so beautiful. I got to meet a lot of the professors; they were super inviting. Plus, there are so many different opportunities in Miami. This is a great place to study.

Samantha Wagner, Rochester, NY

I chose to do the 4+1 program because it felt like an opportunity I could not pass on. Being able to take Master level courses as an undergrad to start my master’s degree earlier sounded unbelievable. After diving into such a worthwhile program, I’ve learned about Real Estate Development, Asset Management, and more in the hospitality industry. If capable students should take the opportunity to get ahead and learn concepts only taught in the master's program.

Ian Gonzalez

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