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:
- 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 the bachelor of science in Hospitality Management at FIU. For information on the 4+1 program, please visit the Accelerated Pathways page in FIU Admissions.
Quick Program Stats
Career—Undergrad Average Starting Salary: $54,000 (Steppingblocks.com 2024)
A Dedicated Career development office
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Hospitality Course Requirements
To qualify for admission to the 4+1 hospitality program, students must have 75 or more credits and a minimum 3.20 GPA. 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.
Industry Experience
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 HFT 4945 Advanced 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 1,000-hour work experience and Advanced Internship.
For more information, please visit our career services page or book an appointment with our dedicated career development counselor.
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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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.
Students from outside the hospitality major may choose to minor in hospitality in the following areas:
- Beverage Management
- Hotel/Lodging Management
- Restaurant/Foodservice Management
- Travel & Tourism Management
- Hospitality Studies
- International Hospitality Studies
For more information on coursework or applying for a minor please see the minors page.
Tuition
One of Florida International University’s main objectives is to provide you with an affordable, high-quality undergraduate education.
Our tuition ranks among the lowest in the nation and the lowest among our competitors. In fact, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine consistently ranks FIU among the top “100 Best Values in Public Colleges”—and U.S. News & World Report also recognizes FIU as a “best buy” in higher education, ranking our students among the least indebted college students in the nation.
In-state: $6,566 per year ($205.58 per credit)
Out-of-state: $18,964 per year ($617.87 per credit)
For more information about tuition, please visit the Admissions Office Cost & Aid page.