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GRADUATE PROGRAMSIN HOSPITALITY ANDTOURISM MANAGEMENTR O S E N C O L L E G E O F H O S P I TA L I T Y M A N A G E M E N TU N I V E R S I T Y O F C E N T R A L F LO R I DA O R L A N D O, F LO R I DA

3FLEXIBLE GRADUATEEDUCATION FOR HOSPITALITYAND TOURISM PROFESSIONALSRanked among the top five hospitalitymanagement programs worldwide,the Rosen College of HospitalityManagement has been a leader for morethan 35 years. Our location in Orlando givesyou an opportunity to learn and work in theheart of the hospitality industry.We will create a customized plan to fit yourschedule and learning preferences. Requiredcourses are offered in person, online oras mixed mode (online and in person)with identical content and quality. There’salso a wide range of electives available invarious formats.“The master’s program emphasizes leadership, professionaldevelopment and industry expertise that support my career.”ADAM MILITELLO, BUSINESS ANALYST, SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENTTHE ROSEN COLLEGE ADVANTAGE World-renowned faculty memberswith industry and research experiencerepresent 17 countries. A comprehensive hospitality andtourism-management curriculumis offered in person, online or asmixed mode. Many graduates rise to seniormanagement in two to three years. Network with a rapidly growingalumni base of 10,200 Rosen Collegegraduates worldwide. Faculty are editors of top academicjournals including InternationalJournal of Hospitality Management,International Journal of ContemporaryHospitality Management and theJournal of Destination Marketing andManagement. Rosen College is located in Orlando —the heart of one of the world’s premiertourist destinations, which welcomesmore than 70 million visitorseach year. A highly experienced team of onlineeducators provides cutting-edgecurriculum. As the home of Florida’s first standalone doctoral program in hospitalitymanagement, Rosen College preparesstudents to become top researchers andconsultants, bridging the gap betweenacademia and industry.

5ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?The Hospitality and Tourism Management master’s program requires a minimum of33 credit hours for students who choose the thesis option or non-thesis option.For both options, 18 credit hours are required core courses. Students in the thesisoption must also take nine credit hours of a restricted elective and six credit hours ofthesis work. Students in the non-thesis option must take 15 credit hours of electives.You can complete your degree either fully online or face-to-face, or customize it through amix of both to fit your schedule and budget, although the thesis option is not available tostudents who study fully online.Houses the Dick Pope Sr.Institute for Tourism StudiesLocated near major hospitality andtourism industry employersROSEN COLLEGE GRADUATES WORK FORAdventHealthGrand Bohemian HotelRosen Shingle CreekAmerican Red CrossHampton InnAruba AdventuresHard Rock CafeSaudi Commission for Tourismand AntiquitiesThe BreakersHilton Hotels and ResortsBusch GardensHoliday InnChildren’s Miracle NetworkHospitalsHyattChina National TourismAdministrationMarriott InternationalCourtyard by Marriottand Residence InnCrowne PlazaDarden RestaurantsDelta Air LinesDiscovery Cove OrlandoDr. P. Phillips HospitalESPNFour Seasons Hotelsand ResortsMacy’sMGM Grand HotelMusic City Center —Nashville, TennesseeSeaWorld Parks &EntertainmentSheraton Hotels and ResortsTravelClickUniversal Orlando ResortUS Airways ExpressVisit OrlandoWaldorf Astoria OrlandoOrlando MagicThe Walt Disney CompanyOutback SteakhouseWestgate ResortsPanera BreadWestin Hotels & ResortsPGA National Resort & SpaWyndham Hotels & ResortsPublixYMCARadissonRamada Worldwide

6YOUR GRADUATE EXPERIENCEAre you ready to take the next step in your career and advance into toplevel management roles? Gain your competitive edge at Rosen College.Our graduate programs provide a multifaceted learning experience thatwill prepare you to achieve your professional goals:1. Customize your degree program withyour preferred blend of in-person,online or mixed-mode classes.4. Join a collaborative community wherestudents learn from peers, alumni,faculty and practitioners.2. Engage in a diverse, balancedcurriculum of academic and practicalcoursework.5. Benefit from a curriculum endorsedby industry stakeholders.3. Immerse yourself in a dynamic andinnovative learning environmentwhere you will benefit from theexperiences, networks and researchinterests of our world-class facultyand industry partners.6. Learn from a team of experiencededucators who specialize in providingcutting-edge online curriculum.7. Take advantage of a world-classlocation for hospitality and eventprofessionals in Orlando’s epicenterof global tourism.ELECTIVE COURSESA maximum of three credit hours of a restricted elective may be taken as an independent study.HMG 6227 Advanced Training and Developmentin the Hospitality Industry 3 CREDIT HOURSHMG 6710 International Tourism Management HMG 6347 Advanced Vacation Ownership ResortPlanning 3 CREDIT HOURSFSS 6365 Management of Food ServiceOperations 3 CREDIT HOURSHMG 6267 Case Studies in RestaurantHMG 6251 Management of Lodging Operations Management 3 CREDIT HOURS3 CREDIT HOURSHMG 6528 Convention and Conference Sales andServices 3 CREDIT HOURSHMG 6756 Mega-Events 3 CREDIT HOURSHMG 6556 Digital Marketing and Big DataManagement for Hospitality and Tourism 3 CREDIT HOURSHMG 6797 Event Administration 3 CREDIT HOURS3 CREDIT HOURSHMG 6566 Principles of Destination Marketingand Management 3 CREDIT HOURSHMG 6586 Research Methods in Hospitality andTourism 3 CREDIT HOURSHMG 6449 Smart Travel and Tourism HMG 6476 Feasibility Studies for the Hospitality/3 CREDIT HOURSTourism Enterprises 3 CREDIT HOURSHMG 6565 Social Media in Hospitality andTourism 3 CREDIT HOURSHMG 6291 Hospitality Entrepreneurship: ConceptCreation to Capitalization 3 CREDIT HOURSHMG 6738 Tourism Industry Analysis HMG 6533 Hospitality/Tourism Industry Brand3 CREDIT HOURSManagement 3 CREDIT HOURSHMG 6529 Vacation Ownership Resort SalesHMG 6446 Hospitality/Tourism InformationTechnology 3 CREDIT HOURSManagement 3 CREDIT HOURS

“The master’s program at RosenCollege has given me the opportunityto be competitive among my peers interms of experience and education.The doors it has opened are amazing.”JOSH WILSON, GUEST SERVICE MANAGER,WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT OPERATIONS

8PROGRAMS AND DEGREESFLEXIBLEOPTIONSOur master’s degree andgraduate certificatesare available in a flexibleformat, so you can learnon your terms. Createyour own combinationof in-person, online ormixed-mode classes orchoose the new onlinetrack to complete yourprogram fully online.MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HOSPITALITYAND TOURISM MANAGEMENTThis program will build on your strengths and interests,broaden your industry knowledge, sharpen yourmanagement skills, and incorporate your professional andextracurricular experiences.The ideal candidate: Is a professional working in a position related tohospitality, tourism or events Holds an undergraduate degree in hospitality, businessmanagement or a related discipline Understands that advanced educational training isrequired to be competitive in a thriving hospitality,tourism and event industryThe program requires a minimum of 33 credit hours.There are six required courses totaling 18 credit hours,including:1. Managing Hospitality and Guest Services Organizations2. Financial Analysis of Hospitality Enterprises3. Strategic Marketing in Hospitality and TourismSTUDYABROAD4. Critical Issues in Hospitality Human ResourcesThe program offers aunique opportunity tostudy aboard at IULMUniversity in Milan, Italy.6. Data Analysis in Hospitality and Tourism ResearchLearn more about IULMat iulm.com and theStudy Abroad te-programs/graduate-degree-studyabroad5. Hospitality/Tourism Strategic IssuesYou may choose a thesis or nonthesis option:Thesis: This option is for students who are interested inthe scientific study of the hospitality and tourism industry,and who may pursue a doctoral or professional researchposition. In addition to the six required courses, studentsmust take nine credit hours of restricted electives and sixcredit hours of thesis work.Nonthesis: This option is for students who aspire to aleadership position in the hospitality and tourism industry.The emphasis is on coursework, practical experience andreal-world insight. In addition to the six required courses,students must take 15 credit hours of restricted electives.

9GRADUATE CERTIFICATESDID YOUKNOW?UCF College of Medicinestudents may enroll inthe M.D. track to learnhospitality and serviceoriented concepts andbusiness models that canbe applied in healthcaresettings.Shorter, more flexible niche programs are for studentswho do not currently have the time or desire to completea full master’s degree program. We offer two certificatesconsisting of three 3-credit courses available in a flexibleformat. Each certificate is designed to be completed withinone calendar year or three academic terms (i.e., fall, springand summer).Graduate Certificates available: Graduate Certificate in Event Management Graduate Certificate in Destination Marketingand Management Graduate Certificate in Hospitality and TourismTechnologyDOCTORATE IN HOSPITALITYMANAGEMENTFOR MOREINFORMATIONon these programs,please visithospitality.ucf.edu/graduateadmissions.UCF is home to Florida’s first stand-alone doctorate inhospitality management. Our doctoral program preparesindividuals for teaching and research-based careersin academia or as practitioner researchers and fieldconsultants in hospitality and tourism organizations.With a generous financial-aid package, world-class facultyand all the benefits you would expect from the largestpurpose-built facility of its kind in the United States,Rosen College’s doctoral program provides you theeducation and research needed to launch your academicor consulting career.“Courses engage students to work collaboratively withcompanies within the Central Florida area.Rosen College offers students a chance to grow asindividuals and connect with industry leaders, whichhas been invaluable to my executive career.”NATALIE STARR, FLORIDA DIVISION RECRUITER AND HR ASSISTANT, UPS

11JOIN USOur graduate programs are designed for wellrounded individuals who bring unique insightto the classroom. The admissions committeeevaluates candidates on many factors, including workexperience, professional character, leadership qualities,degree of motivation and demonstrated scholastic ability.UPON COMPLETION OF THIS PROGRAM,A GRADUATE IS: Well-prepared for higher-level management andleadership positions with the knowledge, connectionsand experience to gain a competitive edge in themarketplace A mature, self-confident and well-connected professionalwho will apply high-level academic knowledge to realworld management challenges Equipped to handle the analytical, financial, logistical,operational and management challenges that managersface on a daily basis“After my first week at Rosen College,I knew I’d made a perfect choice.Every assignment and every class hasmade me not only a better employee,but also a better person.”DIANE GRAEBNER, SALES COUNSELOR,UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT UPS

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