Meet
Dean Youcheng Wang

Ranked among the top five in quality worldwide by CEOWorld Magazine among 1000+ hospitality management programs, UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management is the largest hospitality college in North America, with approximately 3,500 students studying in a wide range of undergraduate degree programs, as well as graduate degree programs in both Master and Ph.D. studies.

The educational mission of UCF Rosen College is to provide students with advanced classroom studies and a working knowledge of the hospitality and tourism industry, and to apply creative decision-making techniques in responding to those opportunities. Students have the opportunity to build their resumes through dedicated internship programs and extensive contact with leading hospitality management companies and brands. We are also proud of our approach of not only focusing on imparting knowledge and skills to students, but also emphasizing their attitude and behavior in order to be successful in the service industry. The fact that 97% of our students have full-time jobs upon graduation is the best recognition of the quality of our program.

The strength of UCF Rosen College is also reflected by our internationally renowned faculty members who represent 17 different countries. Our faculty bring a wide range of scholarly expertise, rich professional experience, and diverse global perspectives to our students in the fields of hospitality, tourism, events, food service, and entertainment.

UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management is a leader among hospitality programs and its location in Orlando, Florida − the largest tourism destination in North America with more than 72 million visitors a year, provides the best living laboratory for our students.

We are committed to preparing the next generation of leaders in the hospitality industry and I invite you to start your hospitality journey here with a world of possibilities for your future!

Youcheng Wang, PH.D., Dean

To learn more about Dean Wang visit his biography webpage .

The Best Place to Study
Hospitality Management

With a record-setting 66 million visitors in 2016, Orlando, Florida has officially become the most visited destination in the United States, and its all thanks to its world-renowned hospitality and tourism industry. Located just minutes from some of the world’s top-rated attractions, resorts, restaurants, and convention spaces, the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management provides students with an unrivaled opportunity to learn and work in the industry’s leading market. Situated in the heart of hospitality, Rosen College also looks like it belongs in a world-class destination: our 159,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, Mediterranean resort-style campus is the largest facility ever built for hospitality management education.

Rosen College is committed to providing an environment where the diverse backgrounds of students and faculty enrich learning and fostering applied research and active service to the University, alumni and community. In addition to learning from our faculty of internationally-recognized experts, students benefit from our unparalleled industry partnerships that provide access to guest speakers, internships, memberships, scholarships, and networking opportunities that help stimulate successful careers in this exciting and booming industry.

Learn from
Industry Leaders & Renowned Scholars

Our faculty members represent 17 different countries and are known worldwide for their research, teaching skills and professional experience in the hospitality industry. Many of them served in executive roles in restaurants, hotels, theme parks and attractions.

They have also planned major conventions and events, and held leadership roles in numerous professional organizations. Working alongside our accomplished faculty, you will graduate with the latest knowledge, valuable work experience and industry connections.

Rosen College’s campus is the largest, most modern facility ever built for hospitality management education. The 159,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, Mediterranean resort-style building features 18 high-tech classrooms, an executive education center, a 200-seat training dining room and bar, a beer and wine laboratory, two test kitchens, a 400-seat auditorium, three computer labs, a library, bookstore, and a fitness center. Learn more about our campus and Orlando.