Program at a Glance
- Program
- Online Bachelor's
- College(s)
- Rosen College of Hospitality Management
Earn Your Bachelor of Science in Theme Park and Attraction Management Online
Turn your passion for theme parks into a career shaping the future of unforgettable guest experiences. The fully online Bachelor of Science in Theme Park and Attraction Management is designed for those who want to lead within one of the most dynamic and creative industries in the world. Unlike traditional hospitality programs, this degree was built from the ground up and heavily vetted by industry leaders to meet the evolving needs of a rapidly changing workforce.
Whether you’re transitioning from a general hospitality path or following a lifelong passion for theme parks, this program prepares you for leadership roles in an industry where collaboration, creativity, and guest-centered innovation drive success.
Learning in the Heart of the Theme Park Industry
Located in the theme park capital of the world, and closely connected with IAAPA, the industry’s leading trade organization, you gain access to valuable resources and professional insights as a UCF student. As an online learner you’ll have the flexibility to meet the demands of your busy schedule, while benefiting from the ecosystem through guest speakers, networking opportunities, and exposure to the major leaders shaping the global theme park industry.
Highlights
Undergraduate Application Deadlines
- Fall
- May 1
- Spring
- November 1
- Summer
- March 1
- Fall
- July 1
- Spring
- November 1
- Summer
- March 1
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Course Overview
Hospitality Communications
Communication exchanges in the hospitality industry for effective presentations, conflict resolution, and report writing. Emphasis on inter departmental dependence by managers in hospitality enterprises in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Introduction to Theme Parks and Attractions
An overview of the theme park and attractions industry and its history, structure, impacts, and forms.
Managing the Guest Experience in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry
The management of guest needs and expectations in theme parks and attractions
Skills You'll Learn
- You'll develop leadership, management, and project management skills tailored to the theme park and attractions industry.
- You’ll learn to apply creativity and technology in designing and delivering immersive themed experiences.
- The program emphasizes people skills, including team building, communication, and customer service, to retain and inspire talent.
- As a UCF student, you benefit from industry connections and gain exposure to major theme park leaders through the program’s ecosystem and capstone experience.
Career Projections
Annual Job
Openings
Job Growth
Between
2025 - 2035
Source: Lightcast™ . 2025
Career Opportunities
- Attraction Operations Manager
- Creative Manager
- Entertainment manager
- Front of house manager
- Merchandise managers
- Project Manager – Attractions or Park Development
- Purchaser manager