Admission Requirements
- Completion of a Statewide Articulated A.S. in Hospitality Management from a Florida College System institution, which is composed of 64 hours of coursework, including at least 18 hours of transferable general education courses. Coursework will be comprised of 18 hours of general education and 42 hours of upper-division hospitality management coursework as determined by an individual plan of study. Below is a sample plan of study
Degree Requirements
- Students must earn a minimum 2.0 overall GPA in, coursework 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 advanced core, and the restricted electives.
Degree Requirements
Core Requirements: Basic Level
6 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- MAC1105C - College Algebra (3)
- HFT2401 - Hospitality Industry Financial Accounting (3)
- Select One: (3 Credit Hours) • CGS 2100C - Computer Fundamentals for Business Credit Hours: 3 (GEP) • STA 2023 - Statistical Methods I Credit Hours: 3 (GEP)
- Select One: (3 Credit Hours) • ECO 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3 (GEP) • ECO 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3 (GEP)
Core Requirements: Advanced Level
33 Total Credits
Hospitality Management Core - Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 24 credits from the following:
- HFT3431 - Hospitality Industry Managerial Accounting (3)
- HFT3444 - Hospitality Information Systems (3)
- HFT3540 - Guest Services Management I (3)
- HFT4286 - Hospitality Communications (3)
- HFT4295 - Leadership and Strategic Management in Hospitality Industry (3)
- HFT4464 - Hospitality Industry Finance (3)
- HFT4468 - Revenue Management in the Hospitality Industry (3)
- HFT3940 - Internship I (1 - 99)
- HFT4941 - Internship II (1 - 99)
- HFT4944 - Internship III (1 - 99)
- Complete at least 3 of the following:
- HFT3005 - Introduction to Lifestyle Community and Senior Living Industries (3)
- HFT3700 - Tourism Management (3)
- HFT3273 - Management of Modern Lodging Enterprises (3)
- HFT4755 - Theme Park and Attraction Management (3)
- HFT4277 - Club Management (3)
Restricted Electives
12 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Students should select 4 3000-4000 level courses from the list of Restricted Electives in the Hospitality Management B.S. degree, or select one of the Specialized Tracks.
- Complete at least 4 of the following:
- FSS3008 - Culture and Cuisine (3)
- FSS3283C - Culinary Experiences in Theme Parks and Attractions (3)
- HFT3068 - History and Culture of Beer (3)
- HFT3357 - Sport and Club Event Operations (3)
- HFT3384 - Sport and Club Enterprise Management (3)
- HFT3465 - Applied Quantitative Analysis for the Hospitality and Tourism Industry (3)
- HFT3654 - Hospitality Franchising (3)
- HFT3770 - Cruise Line Operations and Management (3)
- HFT3811 - Beverage Sales, Marketing, and Distribution (3)
- HFT3868C - History and Culture of Wine (3)
- HFT4065C - Fine Spirits Management (3)
- HFT4866 - Exploring Wines of the World (3)
- HFT4065 - Fine Spirits Management (3)
- HFT4244 - Hospitality Managerial Decision-Making (3)
- HFT4253 - Advanced Lodging Operations (3)
- HFT4266 - Hospitality Brand Management (3)
- HFT4274 - Resort Management (3)
- HFT4343 - Hospitality Facilities Management (3)
- HFT4394 - Event Operations (3)
- HFT4473 - Hospitality Planning and Design (3)
- HFT4522 - Lodging Sales Tactics & Strategies (3)
- HFT4561 - Destination Marketing & Management (3)
- HFT4614 - Risk Management in Theme Parks and Attractions (3)
- HFT4735 - Tourism Geography (3)
- HFT4751 - Managing the Employee Experience in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry (3)
- HFT4752 - Managing the Guest Experience in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry (3)
- HFT4758 - Operational Issues in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry (3)
- HFT4759 - Product Development in Theme Parks and Attractions (3)
- HFT4864C - Seminar in Quality Brewing and Fine Beer (3)
- HFT4865C - Advanced Wine Management (3)
- HFT4866C - Exploring Wines of the World (3)
- HFT4894 - International Gastronomy (3)
- HUN3013 - Nutrition Concepts and Issues in the Food Service Industry (3)
Grand Total Credits: 51
Capstone Requirements
Electives
Foreign Language Requirements
Admissions
- State University System foreign language 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.)
- Students who were awarded an Articulated Associate of Science in Hospitality Management from a Florida public institution are eligible for this track.
Graduation
Additional Requirements
- It is the responsibility of the student to take whatever steps are necessary to determine if they have been officially dropped from a course. This does not remove the student's responsibility for dropping courses they do not intend to complete.
- Final exams will be given during Exam Week only.
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
- 42 semester hours of upper division credit completed
- 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 State Writing and Math Requirement, and nine hours of Summer credit.
Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 124
Acceptable Substitutes for Transfer Courses
- HFT 2401 - Hospitality Industry Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 3 may be substituted with: ACG X001
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 advised cores, and the restricted electives.
Transfer Notes
- Florida College System students in the A.S. to B.S. track are required to complete an individual plan of study with the College prior to enrolling in their first semester at UCF.
- Subject to the general grade and residence requirements, credit will be granted for transferred course work equivalent to that required in the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management. Transfer course work completed at the state college level towards A.S. degree major requirements may not be used for upper- level course requirements.
- 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.
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
Junior Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)
- HFT 3540 - Guest Services Management I Credit Hours: 3
- General Education Requirement I Credit Hours: 3
- General Education Requirement II Credit Hours: 3
- General Education Requirement III Credit Hours: 3
- General Education Requirement IV Credit Hours: 3
Junior Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours)
- HFT 3431 - Hospitality Industry Managerial Accounting Credit Hours: 3
- General Education Requirement V Credit Hours: 3
- General Education Requirement VI Credit Hours: 3
- Sectorial Studies Credit Hours: 3
- Sectorial Studies Credit Hours: 3
Junior Year - Summer (6 Credit Hours)
- HFT 3444 - Hospitality Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
- Sectorial Studies Credit Hours: 3
Senior Year - Fall (12 Credit Hours)
- HFT 4464 - Hospitality Industry Finance Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4468 - Revenue Management in the Hospitality Industry Credit Hours: 3
- HFT 4286 - Hospitality Communications Credit Hours: 3
- Hospitality Restricted Elective 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
- Hospitality Restricted Elective Credit Hours: 3
