Florida International University

What you'll study

The programme combines advanced management theory with applied hospitality practice. Core topics typically include strategic hospitality management, revenue and yield management, hospitality finance and real estate, service operations and quality management, and hospitality marketing. Students also study quantitative methods and research design to support data-driven decision making, and examine contemporary issues such as sustainability, technology and experience design in hospitality.

• Core modules: Strategic Hospitality Management; Hospitality Finance and Real Estate; Service Operations and Quality Management; Hospitality Marketing and Brand Management; Research Methods and Data Analysis.
• Specialist modules / electives: Revenue Management and Pricing; Hospitality Technology and Information Systems; Event and Meeting Management; International Tourism and Destination Management; Hospitality Entrepreneurship.
• Applied learning: Capstone project or thesis option, management practicum/internship placements with industry partners, and case-study seminars that reflect real-world operational and strategic challenges.

Students can expect a mix of lectures, seminars, group projects, industry presentations and hands-on practicum. The curriculum is designed to balance conceptual frameworks with tools and techniques used by hospitality leaders and analysts.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally required to hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any discipline. Admissions typically consider academic transcripts, a current CV or résumé, a personal statement outlining professional goals and fit with the programme, and two professional or academic letters of recommendation.

International applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English; acceptable evidence may include scores from recognised language tests or proof of prior study in English. Some applicants may be asked to submit standardised test scores (such as the GRE or GMAT) where required by the admissions committee, though requirements can vary by applicant background and profile. Relevant professional experience can strengthen an application, particularly for candidates seeking advanced standing or practicum placement.

Career prospects

Graduates typically move into managerial and leadership roles across the hospitality and tourism sectors. Common career paths include:

• Hotel and resort general management, operations and regional leadership
• Revenue management, sales strategy and distribution roles
• Corporate functions such as finance, marketing, human resources and development within hospitality corporations
• Event and conference management, catering and convention services
• Hospitality real estate development, asset management and investment analysis
• Consulting, analytics and entrepreneurship in food & beverage, technology or guest experience ventures

Graduates also use the degree as a foundation for doctoral study or for pivoting into adjacent industries—such as tourism boards, cruise lines and luxury retail—where customer experience and service operations are strategic priorities.

Why study at Florida International University

Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management is located in Miami, a major global tourism, cruise and events hub, which provides extensive local industry connections for internships and employer engagement. The school emphasises experiential learning and maintains partnerships with hotels, resorts, convention centres and hospitality technology firms, enabling students to undertake hands-on practicum and applied research projects.

Students benefit from faculty who combine academic research with industry experience, access to networking opportunities in a highly international market, and career services focused on hospitality placements. The programme’s curriculum is designed to reflect contemporary industry needs—technology, sustainability and revenue optimisation—preparing graduates for leadership roles in a dynamic global sector.