Admission Requirements
- Students seeking admission into the Hospitality Management Online Degree Program should contact rosencollegeonline@ucf.edu for additional information.
Degree Requirements
- Students must earn a minimum 2.0 overall GPA in course work taken within the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, and a minimum 2.0 GPA in all courses listed in the common program prerequisites, the basic and advanced core courses, and the restricted electives.
- Students must earn a “C” (2.0) or better in each course listed in the common program prerequisites, the basic and advised cores, and the restricted electives.
General Education Program (GEP) (36 Credit Hours)
Communication Foundations (9 Credit Hours)
Cultural & Historical Foundations (9 Credit Hours)
Mathematical Foundations (6 Credit Hours)
- MAC 1105C - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3 (Required)
Select One: (3 Credit Hours)
- CGS 2100C - Computer Fundamentals for Business Credit Hours: 3 (Required)
- STA 2023 - Statistical Methods I Credit Hours: 3 (Required)
Social Foundations (6 Credit Hours)
Select One: (3 Credit Hours)
- ECO 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3 (Required)
- ECO 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3 (Required)
Select One: (3 Credit Hours)
- PSY 2012 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3 (Required)
- SYG 2000 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3 (Required)
- ANT 2000 - General Anthropology Credit Hours: 3 (Required)
Science Foundations (6 Credit Hours)
Common Program Prerequisites
See “Common Prerequisites” in the Transfer and Transitions Services section for more information.
Quantitative Tools
- MAC 1105C - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3 (GEP)
Select One:
- CGS 2100C - Computer Fundamentals for Business Credit Hours: 3 GEP
- STA 2023 - Statistical Methods I Credit Hours: 3 GEP
Select One:
- ECO 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3 (GEP)
- ECO 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3 (GEP)
Core Requirements: Basic Level (49 Credit Hours)
Hospitality Management Core (49 Credit Hours)
- FSS 2221C - Techniques of Food Preparation Credit Hours: 4
- HFT 1000 - Introduction to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 2220 - Hospitality Human Resources Management Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 2254 - Lodging Operations Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 2401 - Hospitality Industry Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 2500 - Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 3224 - Hospitality Management & Leadership Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 3263 - Restaurant Management Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 3431 - Hospitality Industry Managerial Accounting Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 3444 - Hospitality Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 3540 - Guest Services Management I Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 3603 - Legal Environment in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4286 - Hospitality Communications Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4295 - Leadership and Strategic Management in Hospitality Industry Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4464 - Hospitality Industry Finance Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4468 - Revenue Management in the Hospitality Industry Credit Hours: 3
Sectoral Core Requirements (9 Credit Hours)
Select 3 Courses (9 Credits)
- HFT 3700 - Tourism Management Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 2750 - The Event Industry Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 3273 - Principles of Resort Timesharing Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4755 - Theme Park and Attraction Management Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4277 - Club Management Credit Hours: 3
Internships (3 Credits)
- HFT 3940 - Internship I Credit Hours:
- HFT 4941 - Internship II Credit Hours:
- HFT 4944 - Internship III Credit Hours:
Restricted Electives (15 Credit Hours)
- Students should select five 3000-4000 level courses from the following to fulfill the hospitality management restricted elective requirement or select one of the Specialized Tracks.
Restricted Electives (15 Credit Hours)
Students must take 15 credit hours (five courses) from the following:
- FSS 3008 - Culture and Cuisine Credit Hours: 3
- FSS 4286C - Catering Management Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 3357 - Sport and Club Event Operations Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 3384 - Sport and Club Enterprise Management Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 3654 - Hospitality Franchising Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 3741 - Meeting Management Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 3770 - Cruise Line Operations and Management Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 3868 - History and Culture of Wine Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4065 - Fine Spirits Management Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4253 - Advanced Lodging Operations Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4266 - Hospitality Brand Management Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4274 - Resort Management Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4343 - Hospitality Facilities Management Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4473 - Hospitality and Tourism Development Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4522 - Resort Sales Tactics and Strategies Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4751 - Managing the Employee Experience in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4561 - Destination Marketing & Management Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4614 - Risk Management in Theme Parks and Attractions Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4735 - Tourism Geography Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4736 - Destination Management Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4759 - Product Development in Theme Parks and Attractions Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4752 - Managing the Guest Experience in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4758 - Operational Issues in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4864 - Seminar in Quality Brewing and Fine Beer Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4866C - Exploring Wines of the World Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4894 - International Gastronomy Credit Hours: 3
- HUN 3013 - Nutrition Concepts and Issues in the Food Service Industry Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4394 - Event Operations Credit Hours: 3
Specialized Tracks (15 Credit Hours)
Theme Park and Attraction Management Track (15 Credit Hours)
- HFT 4751 - Managing the Employee Experience in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4614 - Risk Management in Theme Parks and Attractions Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4759 - Product Development in Theme Parks and Attractions Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4752 - Managing the Guest Experience in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4758 - Operational Issues in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4795 - Entertainment Arts and Events Credit Hours: 3
Lodging Management Track (15 Credit Hours)
- HFT 3654 - Hospitality Franchising Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4253 - Advanced Lodging Operations Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4266 - Hospitality Brand Management Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4274 - Resort Management Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4343 - Hospitality Facilities Management Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4473 - Hospitality and Tourism Development Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4522 - Resort Sales Tactics and Strategies Credit Hours: 3
Hospitality Information Technology Track (15 Credit Hours)
- HFT 3443 - Event Technology Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 3444 - Hospitality Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 3564 - Digital Marketing for Hospitality Organizations Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 3447 - Database Management and Internet Security for Hospitality Organizations Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 3505 - Social Media Management in the Hospitality Industry Credit Hours: 3
Capstone Requirements
This class must be taken in senior year.
- HFT 4295 - Leadership and Strategic Management in Hospitality Industry Credit Hours: 3
Electives
- 3-11 hours as necessary to result in 120 total credit hours.
Foreign Language Requirements
Admissions
- State University System foreign language admission requirement: two years in high school or one year of college instruction in a single foreign language. (This requirement applies to those students admitted to the University without the required two units of foreign language in high school.)
Graduation
Additional Requirements
- Final exams will be given during Exam Week only.
- Transfer students to this program must take a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours in Hospitality Management core classes or restricted electives at UCF.
Required Minors
Departmental Exit Requirements
- Students must earn a minimum 2.0 overall GPA in course work taken within the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, and a minimum 2.0 GPA in all courses listed in the common program prerequisites, the basic and advanced core courses, and the restricted electives.
University Minimum Exit Requirements
- A 2.0 UCF GPA
- 48 semester hours of upper division credit completed
- 60 semester hours earned after CLEP awarded
- 30 of the last 39 hours of course work must be completed in residency at UCF.
- A maximum of 45 hours of extension, correspondence, CLEP, Credit by Exam, and Armed Forces credits permitted.
- Complete the General Education Program, the Gordon Rule, and nine hours of Summer credit.
Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 120
Additional Information
Honors In Major
Related Programs
Certificates
Related Minors
Advising Notes
- Students must earn a “C” (2.0) or better in each course listed in the common program prerequisites, the basic and advanced cores, and the restricted electives.
Transfer Notes
- Subject to the general grade and residence requirements, credit will be granted for transferred course work equivalent to that required in the UCF College of Hospitality Management.
- Florida College System students are encouraged to complete the general education requirements prior to transferring to UCF.
- A minimum of 30 semester hours must be completed at UCF within the hospitality major.
- Orientation and advising are two of the most valuable tools that a student can make use of when transferring to UCF. Students should take advantage of both.
Acceptable Substitutes for Transfer Courses
Program Academic Learning Compacts
- Program Academic Learning Compacts (student learning outcomes) for undergraduate programs are located at: http://www.oeas.ucf.edu/alc/academic_learning_compacts.htm
Equipment Fees
- Part-Time Student: $37.50 per term
- Full-Time Student: $75 per term
Plan of Study
- Plan your required nine summer credit hours into your course of study.
Freshman Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)
- ENC 1101 - Composition I Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 1000 - Introduction to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry Credit Hours: 3
- MAC 1105C - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3
- Cult/Hist. Foundations I Credit Hours: 3
Select One: (3 Credit Hours)
- PSY 2012 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
- SYG 2000 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3
- ANT 2000 - General Anthropology Credit Hours: 3
Freshman Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours)
- ENC 1102 - Composition II Credit Hours: 3
- SPC 1608 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication Credit Hours: 3
- Cult/Hist. Foundations II Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 2254 - Lodging Operations Credit Hours: 3
Select One: (3 Credit Hours)
- CGS 2100C - Computer Fundamentals for Business Credit Hours: 3
- STA 2023 - Statistical Methods I Credit Hours: 3
Sophomore Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)
- HFT 2500 - Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 2750 - The Event Industry Credit Hours: 3
- Science Foundations I Credit Hours: 3
- Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
Select One: (3 Credit Hours)
- ECO 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
- ECO 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
Sophomore Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours)
- HFT 2220 - Hospitality Human Resources Management Credit Hours: 3
- Science Foundations II Credit Hours: 3
- Cult/Hist. Foundations III Credit Hours: 3
- Free Elective Credit Hours: 2
- FSS 2221C - Techniques of Food Preparation Credit Hours: 4
Junior Year - Fall (16 Credit Hours)
- HFT 2401 - Hospitality Industry Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 3224 - Hospitality Management & Leadership Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 3540 - Guest Services Management I Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 3263 - Restaurant Management Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 3603 - Legal Environment in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 3940 - Internship I Credit Hours: 1
Junior Year - Spring (16 Credit Hours)
- HFT 3431 - Hospitality Industry Managerial Accounting Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4468 - Revenue Management in the Hospitality Industry Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 3444 - Hospitality Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4941 - Internship II Credit Hours: 1
- Sectorial Studies Course Credit Hours: 3
- Hospitality Management Restricted Elective Credit Hours: 3
Senior Year - Fall (16 Credit Hours)
- HFT 4464 - Hospitality Industry Finance Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4286 - Hospitality Communications Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4944 - Internship III Credit Hours: 1
- Hospitality Restricted Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Hospitality Restricted Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Sectorial Studies Course Credit Hours: 3
Senior Year - Spring (12 Credit Hours)
- HFT 4295 - Leadership and Strategic Management in Hospitality Industry Credit Hours: 3
- Hospitality Restricted Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Hospitality Restricted Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
