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Minors in Hospitality Management

A minor is not required for 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. All courses taken for a minor in hospitality must be passed with a C or higher.

To apply for a minor please reach out to our Hospitality Advising office at Hmadvise@fiu.edu or 305-919-4521

  • Hospitality Leadership – 12 credits

    Complete at least 4 of the following courses:

    Hospitality Leadership Courses- 

    Course Number

    Course Name

    Credits

    HFT 3073

    Social Responsibility in the Hospitality Industry

    3

    HFT 3074

    Personal Empowerment in the Hospitality Industry

    3

    HFT 3202

    Fundamentals of Management in the Hospitality Industry

    3

    HFT 4224

     

    Human Relations in the Hospitality Industry

    3

    HFT 4545

    Managing High-Functioning Teams

     

    HFT 3006

    Emotional Intelligence and Soft Skills for the Hospitality Industry

    HFT 3246

    Positive Organizations in the Hospitality Industry

    HFT 4295

    Leadership in the Hospitality Industry

    HFT 3930

    Intensive POD in Hospitality Industry

    *Substitutions are permitted under advisement with a Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management academic advisor.

  • Global Sustainable Tourism – 12 credits
    Global Sustainable Tourism Courses

    Course Number

    Course Name

    Credits

    HFT 3705

    Global Travel and Tourism Development

    3

    HFT 3103

    Global Sustainable Tourism Development in Natural Resources

    3

    HFT 3703

    Adventure and Ecotourism

    3

    HFT 3793

    or

    HFT 4561

    Sustainability & Well-being in Global Societies

    or

    Destination marketing & Management for Cultural Heritage

    3

    *Substitutions are permitted under advisement with a Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management academic advisor.

  • Beverage Management – 12 credits
    Beverage Management Courses

    Course Number

    Course Name

    Credits

    HFT 3861

    Spirit Fundamentals

    3

    HFT 3864

    Introduction to Brewing Science

    3

    HFT 3866

    Wine Sensory and Perception

    3

    HFT 4875

    Wine Marketing & Brand Development

    3

    *Substitutions are permitted under advisement with a Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management academic advisor.

  • Hotel/Lodging Management – 12 credits

    Also available online

    Hotel/Lodging Management Courses

    Course Number

    Course Name

    Credits

    HFT 3314

    Hospitality Property Management

    3

    HFT 4240

    Managing Service Organizations

    3

    HFT 4936

    Hotel Management Seminar

    3

    HFT 4508

    Group Business Sales and Services

    3

    *Substitutions are permitted under advisement with a Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management academic advisor.

  • Restaurant/Culinary Management

    Also available online. Choose any four (4) of the following seven (7) classes:

    Restaurant/Foodservice Management Courses

    Course Number

    Course Name

    Credits

    HFT 4853

    Food Service Trends and Challenges

    3

    HFT 4802C

    Catering Management

    3

    HFT 4833

    Culinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship
    (Global Learning Course)

    3

    FSS 3073

    International Baking, Confectionary and Desserts

    3

    FSS 3242C

     International Cuisine

     3

    FSS 4336

     Culinary Event Management

     3

     FSS 4106

     Purchasing and Menu Planning

    3 

    *Substitutions are permitted under advisement with a Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management academic advisor.

  • Travel & Tourism Management – 12 credits

    Also available online

    Travel & Tourism Management Courses

    Course Number

    Course Name

    Credits

    HFT 3701

    Sustainable Tourism Practices
    (Global Learning course)

    3

    HFT 3713

    International Travel & Tourism
    (Global Learning course)

    3

    HFT 3770

    Cruiseline Operations and Management

    3

    HFT 4509

    Tourism Destination Marketing

    3

    *Substitutions are permitted under advisement with a Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management academic advisor.

  • Hospitality Studies Minor – 12 credits

    Students must select 12 credits in hospitality or tourism management to create their own Hospitality Studies minor according to their particular interests. This minor is available to non-hospitality majors only.

  • Minor in International Hospitality Studies – 12 credits

    Students select 12 credits in hospitality management through our hospitality study abroad offerings and create their own minor according to their particular interests.