Online Lodging & Restaurant Management, BS

Lead the business of the food and beverage industry

Experiences in dining establishments go beyond the kitchen-to-table that most people associate with restaurant operations. You can take the experience you’ve gained from the front or the back-of-house, and turn it into a food and beverage leadership role. Develop the skills to be a decision maker on food sales, marketing, distribution, vending enterprises, restaurants and more with UCF’s online Bachelor of Science in Lodging and Restaurant Management.

According to the National Restaurant Association, restaurants are the nation’s second-largest, private-sector employer, providing jobs for one in 10 Americans. With your online restaurant management degree through UCF Online, you’ll learn about all of the aspects of managing, operating and owning a restaurant or food distribution company, including strategies on restaurant design, catering, franchise development, food preparation and cost controls.

Students from across the country and around the world are choosing to study lodging and restaurant management online through UCF, gaining the flexibility to learn from anywhere while preparing for leadership roles in hotels, resorts, restaurants, and food and beverage operations.

With access to industry-experienced faculty, hands-on coursework, and real-world learning opportunities, you will build the skills to manage guest experiences, optimize operations, and thrive in the dynamic world of hospitality, all on your schedule. 

Upon graduating from UCF Online, you will have both the knowledge and hands-on experience to build a career in this exciting industry, headed towards a high-level management position, such as a Food and Beverage Manager or Director of F&B. If you are interested in business and have a love for food, this is the degree for you. Get started with your Lodging and Restaurant Management bachelor’s degree online by requesting more information today.