The Hotel/Lodging track offers students the opportunity to learn specific skills to work in all aspects of the hotel and lodging industry with a focus on front and back of the house and revenue management. The curriculum was designed for individuals with a specific interest in hotels, lodging, cruise ship operations, group sales, or property management.

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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. All University Core Curriculum requirements must be completed prior to graduation from the university. Students with less than 60 transfer credits may need to meet the freshman criteria established by the university.

See the Hotel/Lodging Management Track Sheet.

  • Core Courses (35)

    Pre-core:   

    • HFT 1070 Hospitality pathway to success I (Must enroll during your first semester as a Hospitality Student)- 1 credit  
    • HFT 1000 Introduction to hospitality & tourism management- 3 credits   
    • HFT 2220 Human resources management- 3 credits   
    • HFT 2401 Accounting for the hospitality industry- 3 credits   
    • HFT 2441 Hospitality information technology- 3 credits    
    • HFT 3072 Hospitality pathway to success II (Prereq: HFT 1070 and minimum 60 credits earned)- 1 credit   

    Core:   

    • HFT 3453 Lodging operations control- 3 credits
    • HFT 3503 Hospitality marketing strategies – GL 3 credits   
    • HFT 3603 Law and ethics – GL - 3 credits   
    • FSS 4234C Advanced Food & Beverage Operations- 3 credits  
    • HFT 4413 Hospitality analytics - 3 credits   
    • HFT 4464 Financial Analysis in The Hospitality Industry (Prereq: HFT 2401)  
    • HFT 4474 Management Accounting for The Hospitality Industry (Prereq: HFT 2401)  
    • Choose 1 of the following:  
      HFT 4295 Leadership In Hospitality- 3 credits   
      HFT 3006 Emotional Intelligence- 3 credits  
      HFT  3073 Social Responsibility – GL- 3 credits   
      HFT 4545 Managing High-functioning Teams- 3 credits   
    • HFT 4296 Project Management in Hospitality and Tourism (Must be taken last semester)  
    • Advanced Internship – 300 Hours to be completed While enrolled (Prereq: HFT 3072) 
  • Required Major Courses
    • HFT 4323 Facilities Management
    • HFT 4468 Revenue Management
    • HFT 3799 Customer Service & EXP.
    • Choose one of the following courses:
      • HFT 3314 Property Mgmnt.
      • HFT 4508 Hotel Conv. Sales
      • HFT 3202 Fund. of Mgmnt.
      • HFT 3651 Residential Hosp.
      • HFT 4296 Hotel Food Services
      • HFT 3277 Club Ops. Mgmnt.
      • HFT 4274 Vacation Ownership
      • HFT 4654 Franchising
      • HFT 4936 Hotel Seminar
      • HFT 3782 Casino Mgmnt.
      • HFT 4343 Hotel/Rest. Design
      • HFT 3005 Sr. Living Facilities
      • HFT 3770 Cruise Line Ops.
      • HFT 4932 Dave Grutman Exp.
      • HFT 3643 Hosp. Real Estate
  • Electives or Concentrations

    Electives can be chosen from any 3000/4000 level HFT or FSS course.

  • Industry Experience Requirement

    All students are required to get relevant hospitality work experience through the following requirements:

    • 500-2000 hours of industry experience completed while in the program
    • Minimum 300 additional hours while enrolled in HFT 4945- Advanced Internship
    • For additional information please see the Industry Experience section
Hospitality student studying

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.

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Careers in Hotel & Lodging Management

Explore various career opportunities in the field of Hotel & Lodging Management:

  • General Manager/ Assistant General Manager
  • Director of Rooms
  • Director of Housekeeping
  • Director of Front Office
  • Director of Engineering
  • Accounting/Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Sales & Reservations Manager
  • Spa & Wellness/ Recreation 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

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.