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Fast-track your future with the accelerated 3-year bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management.

Designed for incoming undergraduate and transfer students, this program offers you a faster path to graduation so you can build your hospitality career sooner. You'll still get the full FIU Hospitality experience, taking the same courses as the 4-year track, making industry connections, and participating in hands-on experiential learning, just on a more focused schedule. Earn your 120-credit bachelor of science degree in as little as 3 years, saving both time and money while getting a head start in the industry!

Benefits of an accelerated degree pathway:

  • Graduate one year early
  • Get a head start in your career
  • Save on housing, transportation, and other expenses
  • Enter the hospitality industry sooner
  • Become eligible to complete your bachelor's and master's degrees in as little as four years

Meet with an advisor to check your eligibility

Quick Program Stats

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

  • A Dedicated Career development office

  • #3 Best U.S. Public Universities (2026 QS World University Rankings)

Hospitality Course Requirements

To qualify for admission to the hospitality program, FIU transfer students with 60 credits must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and must be otherwise acceptable into the program. Students with less than 60 transfer credits may need to meet the freshman criteria established by the university.

All University Core Curriculum requirements must be completed prior to graduation from the university. 

See the Hospitality Management Track Sheet.

Plan Your Three-Year Schedule

The accelerated pathway includes fall, spring, and summer enrollment. Planning ahead with an academic advisor can help you coordinate coursework, employment, and required industry experience.

Understand the academic commitment

Year

Fall

Spring

Summer

115 credits15 credits12 credits
215 credits15 credits12 credits
315 credits15 credits6 credits

Summer courses may run in shorter sessions, creating a more concentrated workload. Your weekly commitment will depend on course selection and session length.

See the 3-Year Bachelor's Sample Schedule.

The sample plan illustrates a three-year pathway. Your completion timeline depends on starting credits, prerequisites, successful course completion, and course availability.

  • Explore your course options

    Discuss available in-person and online options with an advisor to determine which schedule supports your specialization and completion goals. Course formats and availability vary by term.

  • Connect your work to your degree

    Already working in hospitality or tourism? Qualifying employment may count toward your industry-experience requirement, subject to review, approval, and documentation. Your advisor can connect you with the career development team to assess your experience and explain the separate advanced internship requirement.

  • Get help planning your next steps

    Contact our advising team to discuss your starting credits, remaining requirements, and proposed schedule. Review your plan with an advisor before registering each semester, particularly if your work schedule changes or a required course is unavailable.

    Contact Hospitality Advising

Hospitality student studying

Your Transfer Path to FIU

Bring your college credits. Build your future in hospitality.

Whether you have earned an associate degree or completed some college coursework, our advising team can help you understand how your credits apply toward FIU’s 3-year bachelor’s degree and develop a personalized plan to graduation.

  • Understand your credits: Find out how previous coursework applies to degree requirements.
  • Know your timeline: Identify your remaining courses and estimated graduation date.
  • Plan your experience: Explore course formats, specializations, and industry-experience requirements that fit your goals.

Your time to completion depends on accepted credits, remaining requirements, course availability, and enrollment each semester. Transfer students may need fewer than three years to finish.

Discuss my transfer plan

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Plan Your Investment. Accelerate Your Future.

Earn the same 120-credit bachelor’s degree on a focused three-year schedule, with access to industry connections, hands-on learning, and dedicated career support.

Finishing sooner may reduce expenses associated with an additional year in college and help you pursue career opportunities earlier. Your total cost will depend on residency, course format, enrollment, and financial aid. Summer enrollment is required for the three-year pathway.

Explore FIU’s current tuition, estimated expenses, and financial-aid resources to understand your investment.

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The hands-on experiences I had at the school helped me discover my passion for hospitality and pushed me outside my comfort zone. It shaped me into someone who is not only passionate about hospitality but also equipped with the global perspective needed to help move it forward.

Anna Pia Cramer '26, Mexico City

The school gave me opportunities that went far beyond the classroom. Through hands-on learning, experiences, and connections, it prepared me for my current role in hotel finance while supporting my long-term goal of working in hospitality real estate development.

Marc Velson Jerome ‘25

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FAQs

  • When will I graduate?
    The accelerated track allows you to graduate in 3 years or 9 semesters. 
  • Do I receive a different degree?
    No. You'll receive the same 120-credit Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management as the 4-year track, but in less time, allowing you to enter the hospitality industry sooner.
  • How can I receive a bachelor's degree in three years?
    The accelerated track follows a focused schedule of 15 credits in the fall, 15 in the spring, and 12 in the summer for the first two years, followed by 6 credits in the final summer term. This way you can receive your bachelor's degree in just 3 years!
  • Do I have to take summer classes?
    Yes. In order to get a head start in your career and graduate in 3 years, you must follow the schedule of 3 summer semesters.
  • Can transfer students apply?

    Yes. Transfer students are eligible to apply to the accelerated track. Transfer students with 60 credits must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and must be otherwise acceptable into the program. Students with less than 60 transfer credits may need to meet the freshman criteria established by the university.

    To learn more about transfer requirements visit the University's Transfer Guide.

  • Can I pursue my master's degree while enrolled in this program?

    Yes! You are eligible to take advantage of the 12-credit (4 courses) overlap in the BS and MS degree programs, meaning you can complete BOTH your bachelor's and master's degrees in just 4 years. 

    Please see your Academic Advisor for more information.

  • Can I still get an internship?

    Yes! You are encouraged to complete internships and gain valuable industry experience while in this program. There are several opportunities to engage with employers and apply to positions throughout the semesters. 

    Our dedicated career services department also offers appointments with advisors, access to industry partners and career opportunities. Please see your Academic Advisor for more information regarding internships.

  • Can I study abroad?
    Yes! As a student in the accelerated track, you can still participate in study abroad opportunities. Be sure to work closely with your Academic Advisor to incorporate a study abroad experience into your academic schedule.
  • How do I apply?
    Once you apply to FIU and are accepted into the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, you must meet with an Academic Advisor to enroll in this program.