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Program at a Glance

Type
Online Master’s
College
Engineering and Computer Science

Costs
$327.32
Per Credit Hour

16
Week
Terms
Term Calendar
30
Credit
Hours
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Costs
$1,151.72
Per Credit Hour

16
Weeks
Terms
Term Calendar
30
Credit
Hours
Credit Hour Clock
Best Engineering University 2023
Most Innovative University 2022


Influence the use of technology and analytics to impact the travel industry

Technological advances have changed the way we travel, creating more interactive and exciting experiences than ever before. The leisure and tourism industry is going through a metamorphosis from being widely driven by customer service to widening its dependency on the tools and resources used to make those services convenient. Forge a forward-thinking career and stay ahead of these rapid changes with an online MS in Travel Technology & Analytics.

Through UCF Online, you will gain knowledge that prepares you to work at the intersection of emerging technologies and the travel industry. With an interdisciplinary curriculum, you’ll learn how to contribute to emerging research and practices encompassing engineering, science and management contextualized by the global travel industry. Develop skills in data science and analytics, complex travel systems and strategic problem-solving.

The first of its kind in the nation, UCF’s Travel Technology & Analytics program provides students access to experiences from one of the top tourist destinations in the world. By learning through award-winning faculty from both UCF’s College of Engineering and Computer Science and Rosen College of Hospitality Management, which is ranked No. 4 in the world for hospitality education by CEOWorld magazine, graduates will leave ready to accept high-level travel technology jobs that influence the industry globally. Get started today to set yourself apart as a leader in this innovative industry.

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Highlights

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Nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report among the Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs.
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Academically-rich, industry-relevant interdisciplinary program.
No GRE
No GRE Required.

Application Deadlines

Fall

July 1


Spring

December 1

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Fall

July 1


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December 1

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Course Requirements

In order to earn your MS in Travel Technology and Analytics, you’ll need to complete 30 credit hours of graduate course work.

Number of Core Classes

Students in the Travel Technology and Analytics, MS will complete 18 credit hours toward required courses and 12 credits toward electives.

Courses You’ll Take Include

Survey SMART technologies and applications in the travel and tourism industry, emphasizing the systems view of the interactions among humans, environment and technology.

Commence in a critical examination of cities as complex systems, urban geo-location data collection and processing, data exploration and geo-visualization, classification techniques, urban mobility models and urban networks.

Service System Quality Engineering

Explore the philosophy and concepts of managing, organizing, planning, controlling and motivating for quality, quality cost, tools and techniques for improvement as a special topic in travel and analytics.


Skills You’ll Gain

  • Plan and manage technology and analytic resources for the travel sector.
  • Develop algorithms and computer systems to extract insight from big data.
  • Enact statistical techniques for extracting information in addition to creating awareness of the global travel and tourism industry.
Explore the full course list within the program brochure.


Career Opportunities

This program will help you develop the knowledge and skills needed to excel in your field. The skills gained from this program combined with your professional experience will enable you to grow within your field. Some positions that may be available to you upon graduation include:

6,445

Annual Job Openings

$101.9K/yr

Median Salary for the Materials Engineering field nationwide

Source: Emsi Burning Glass – economicmodeling.com

Job Titles

  • Business Analyst
  • Consumer Insights Manager
  • Lead Data Analyst
  • Senior Data Integration Analyst
  • Solution Architect

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Why UCF Online?

With over 25 years of experience in online teaching and learning, UCF Online offers students an innovative approach to education. Our degrees are accessible, convenient and designed with working professionals in mind so you can receive a quality education on your terms.


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Online Support for Success

You’ve made the decision to continue your education and we’re here to help. From the moment you express interest in a UCF Online program, you’re assigned an enrollment coach to help you navigate everything from completing an application to understanding tuition and the financial aid resources available to you. Once you’re admitted, you’ll be transitioned to a personal success coach who will support you with maintaining school-life balance from the first day of classes through graduation. You’ve committed to furthering your education and we’re committed to guiding you along the way.

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