BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Applicants to the School must submit an Application for Admission to the University and must follow the regular University admission procedures described in the FIU Undergraduate Admissions web site (the 'Admissions & Applications' link on the left navigation bar leads to the site). Applicants must be eligible for admission to the University before admission to the School. A minimum TOEFL score of 500 written or 173 computer based is required for international applicants. Admitted internationals students scoring below 550 on the TOEFL may be required to take an intensive course in conversational English offered by the FIU English Language Institute.
Undergraduate Study
Any student who has completed two years of college (60 semester hours) may apply for admission to the upper division program. Full credit will be granted for both Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees. One may enroll on either a full-time or a part-time basis. International students must enroll full-time. Students with less than 60 transfer credits must meet freshman admission criteria. All students must meet the University’s Core Curriculum requirements prior to graduation.
It is not necessary to have been previously enrolled in a hotel, restaurant, or tourism program. The curriculum will provide the specialized professional education to equip the student for a career in hospitality and tourism management. Students with training in liberal arts, business, education, or technology, for example, are qualified to enroll in the program.
A maximum of 60 lower division undergraduate semester credits may be transferred from a junior or community college program. More credits may be transferred from a related upper-division program at a four-year institution.
There is a requirement that all students complete at least 1000 hours of practical training work experience in the hospitality or tourism industry, in addition to the Advanced Internship of 300 hours. A minimum of 800 hours of the total 1300 hours must be completed while enrolled at FIU. Work experience documentation is required. All graduating students will be required to attend the “Life After College” Workshop.
Cost
The cost of the program is based on tuition per credit hour and University fees. Click here to view the Tuition Chart.
Degree Requirements
Degree Program Hours: 120 credit hours
Lower Division Preparation: 60 credit hours
To qualify for full admission to the upper division program, FIU undergraduates must have met all the lower division core requirements, including CLAST, have completed 60 credit hours, have a minimum 2.0 GPA and must be otherwise acceptable into the program. Transfer students should complete a minimum of 60 semester hours with a 2.0 GPA. All University Core Curriculum and CLAST requirements must be completed prior to graduation from the University.
Hospitality Core Requirements: 15 credit hours
HFT 3403 Accounting for the Hospitality Industry (3)
HFT 3210 Fundamentals of Management in the Hospitality Industry (3)
HFT 3727 Travel Industry Law (3)
HFT 4221 Human Resources Management for Hospitality Industry (3)
HFT 4465 Financial Analysis for Tourism (3)
Travel/Tourism Requirements: 30 credit hours
HFT 3XXX Travel and Tourism Systems (3)
HFT 3509 Tourism Destination Marketing (3)
HFT 3735 Destinations and Cultures (3)
HFT 3874 Role of Food in Tourism (3)
HFT 4502 Role of Market Research in Visitor Industry (3)
HFT 4XXX Travel Information Technology (3)
HFT 4XXX Managing Tourism Services (3)
HFT 4701 Sustainable Tourism Practices (3)
HFT 4733 Tour Production and Distribution (3)
HFT 4945 Advanced Internship (must be Tourism related) (3)
Electives: 15 credit hours
Choose from hospitality/tourism courses or use to make up University Core Curriculum deficiencies.
Note: Elective credits may be used to make up University Core Curriculum deficiencies, excluding foreign language. Any language deficiencies will be completed over and above the 60 required travel and tourism credits. Courses waived in the Hospitality/Tourism core may be replaced with another hospitality or tourism elective or be used to fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements (excluding foreign language).
Industry Experience Requirement: 1300 hours
A total of 1300 documented hours of hospitality related practical training work experience is required. This includes 300 hours in HFT 4945 Advanced Internship. A minimum of 800 hours of travel/tourism related work experience must be completed while enrolled in the degree program at FIU. The Advanced Internship for Travel and Tourism majors must be travel or tourism related and approved by an advisor. Exceptions must be approved by the Dean. Work experience documentation required. Students with extensive industry management experience may apply for a waiver of the 1000 hour work experience and Advanced Internship.
Minors
Students can also declare a minor in their chosen field of study.
Minor in Beverage Management
Core Requirements: 12 credit hours
Choose any four of the following courses:
HFT 3873 History of Wine (3)
HFT 3861 Beverage Management (3)
HFT 3868 Wine and Culture (3)
HFT 3862L Wines of France and Italy (3)
HFT 3865 Wines of the New World (3)
HFT 3866 Wine Technology, Merchandising, and Marketing (3)
HFT 4867 The Business of Wine (3)
HFT 361.3 Beverage Management Law (3)
Minor in Hotel/Lodging Management
Core Requirements: 12 credit hours
HFT 3000 Introduction to Hospitality Industry (3)
HFT 3503 Hospitality Marketing Strategies (3)
HFT 3313 Hospitality Property Management (3)
HFT 4293 Hotel/Foodservice Operations (3)
Minor in Restaurant/Foodservice Management
Core Requirements 12 credit hours
HFT 3000 Introduction to Hospitality Industry (3)
HFT 3454 Food & Beverage Control (3)
HFT 3263 Restaurant Management (3)
HFT 3861 Beverage Management (3)
Minor in Travel and Tourism Management
Core Requirements 12 credit hours
HFT 3700 Introduction to Tourism (3)
HFT 3713 International Tourism (3)
HFT 3735 Destinations and Cultures (3)
HFT 3770 Cruiseline Operations and Management (3)
Minor in Hospitality Studies
Students select 12 credits in hospitality management and create their own minor according to their particular interests. This minor available to non-hospitality majors only.