Hospitality Undergraduate Degree Programs
UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management prepares future leaders to shape the next era of guest experiences through innovation, global awareness, and hands-on learning. Whether your passion lies in event management, tourism, entertainment, lodging, or themed attractions, a hospitality degree from Rosen College empowers you to discover your path in the world’s most dynamic industry.
As hospitality evolves, so do we by integrating emerging technologies, industry trends, and immersive career experiences to ensure you’re equipped to excel.
Explore our undergraduate hospitality programs, degrees, certificates, minors, and accelerated graduate pathways below.
68
world-renowned faculty members from 18 countries
99%
students secure full-time jobs upon graduation
9%
projected job growth for hospitality workers nationwide
Top 5
best colleges for hospitality and tourism in the world
$20 BILLION
global hospitality industry with exceptional growth potential
1.9M NEW JOBS
in leisure and hospitality will be created in the U.S. by 2031
Why Get Your Undergraduate Degree from Rosen College?
With over 74 million visitors arriving in Orlando each year, UCF’s Rosen College places you at the center of the world’s premier hospitality hub. Our students gain unparalleled access to learning opportunities across lodging, food and beverage, tourism, events, and entertainment.
UCF has provided me with countless opportunities to grow and experience the hospitality industry.”
Hospitality BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
Unleash your potential and accelerate your career with our Hospitality Bachelor’s Degree Programs, offering specialized education and immersive experiences in diverse fields. Our programs foster leadership, innovation, and strategic thinking, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to navigate and excel in the ever-evolving hospitality industry.
Bachelor’s in Entertainment Management
Prepare to lead the world of entertainment with a degree that blends business strategy, creative production, and hands-on industry experience. UCF’s Entertainment Management program positions you at the center of Orlando’s thriving entertainment scene, giving you the skills to manage live events, venues, media projects, and themed experiences.
Focus Area:
- Entertainment business operations
- Live event production & logistics
- Venue and talent management
Media and themed experience management
Career Readiness:
- Access to Orlando’s entertainment organizations
- Industry-based internships & partnerships
- Preparation for roles in event operations, production, venue management, and entertainment business development
Format: In-person
Bachelor’s in Event Management
Develop the skills to design and deliver exceptional events. UCF’s Event Management degree prepares you for strategic planning, logistics coordination, and guest experience management across conferences, festivals, corporate meetings, and large-scale events.
Focus Area:
- Event planning and design
- Logistics, budgeting, and operations
- Guest experience strategy
- Event technology and production coordination
Career Readiness:
- Hands-on event projects and internships
- Experience within Orlando’s event and hospitality environment
- Preparation for careers in corporate events, festivals, meetings, nonprofit events, and experiential marketing
Format: In-person
Bachelor’s in Hospitality Management
Build the foundation for a leadership career in hospitality. UCF’s Hospitality Management degree teaches core skills in operations, guest service, business strategy, and leadership for hotels, resorts, food and beverage programs, and tourism organizations.
Focus Area:
- Hospitality operations and leadership
- Guest service management
- Business fundamentals
- Lodging, tourism, and foodservice management
Career Readiness:
- Skill development in budgeting, scheduling, inventory control, service quality, and team leadership
- Pathways into hotel, resort, restaurant, and tourism management roles
- Industry internship opportunities
Format: In-person + Online
Bachelor’s in Lodging and Restaurant Management
Prepare to lead teams in lodging and foodservice organizations. UCF’s Lodging and Restaurant Management degree provides training in hotel operations, restaurant management, finance, human resources, and service quality.
Focus Area:
- Lodging and restaurant operations
- Foodservice management
- Human resources, budgeting, and service quality
- Operational efficiency for restaurants and hotels
Career Readiness:
- Preparation for leadership roles in hotels, restaurants, resorts, food and beverage programs, and hospitality franchises
- Real-world experience within Florida tourism and hospitality operations
Format: In-person + Online
Bachelor’s in Theme Park and Attraction Management
Build the future of themed entertainment with specialized knowledge in operations, guest experience, and attractions management.
Focus Area:
- Attraction operations and safety
- Guest experience design
- Theme park innovation and strategy
- Leadership in guest-focused environments
Career Readiness:
- Proximity to Orlando’s world-renowned theme parks
- Preparation for roles in attractions operations, guest services, venue management, and entertainment leadership
Format: In-person
Online Hospitality Degrees
Advance your dreams from wherever you are. Rosen College’s online hospitality bachelor’s programs bring world-class hospitality education to your home, empowering you to grow your career in hotels, restaurants, travel, entertainment, film, music, theme parks, live events, and beyond. The future of hospitality is expanding, and so are your opportunities.
UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
UCF Rosen College offers several credit-earning undergraduate certificates that allow degree-seeking students to build specialized skills within the hospitality industry. These certificates can be completed alongside your bachelor’s program and are designed to strengthen your expertise in focused areas of study.
Our Undergraduate Certificate Programs
- Entertainment Management Undergraduate Certificate
- Beverage Management Undergraduate Certificate
- Hospitality Information Technology Undergraduate Certificate
- Hospitality, Health, and Well-Being Undergraduate Certificate
- Managing Sporting Events Undergraduate Certificate
- Professional Tennis Management Undergraduate Certificate
- Theme Park and Attraction Management Undergraduate Certificate
Hospitality Minors
Looking to complement your major with targeted industry expertise? Our minors offer a valuable opportunity for students outside the Rosen College of Hospitality Management to gain in-demand skills and practical knowledge that align with their career goals. Each minor is designed to provide a strong foundation in specialized areas of hospitality, events, and service, giving you an edge in today’s competitive job market.
Hospitality Management Minor
The Hospitality Management Minor provides students with foundational knowledge of hospitality operations and guest-service principles. It’s designed for students outside the major who want to develop transferable skills and gain familiarity with one of the world’s largest service industries.
Focus Areas:
- Hospitality operations
- Guest-service fundamentals
- Industry foundations
Career Readiness:
- Builds foundational experience for service-industry leadership roles
Format: In-person
Event Management Minor
The Event Management Minor introduces students to the fundamentals of planning, designing, and executing events across a variety of settings. It’s well-suited for students interested in learning event concepts and gaining practical insight into the event industry.
Focus Areas:
- Event planning
- Event design
- Event logistics and coordination
Career Readiness:
- Prepares students for roles in event planning, corporate & nonprofit contexts
Format: In-person
Graduate Accelerated Pathways Program
Designed for high-achieving undergraduates (at least 90 credits and a 3.5 GPA), this program enables you to begin graduate-level coursework during your senior year. Earn credits that count toward both your bachelor’s and graduate degrees, prepare for advanced study, and strengthen your readiness for leadership roles.
The Graduate Accelerated Pathways Program offers several key benefits:
- Dual Credit Advantage: Earn credits that count toward both your undergraduate and graduate degrees, providing an efficient pathway to academic advancement.
- Graduate-Level Preparation: Gain valuable insights into graduate coursework, including expectations and structure, to better prepare you for success at the next level.
- Career Advancement: Strengthen your career prospects by acquiring deeper expertise in your chosen field, setting yourself apart in the competitive job market. It’s worth noting that, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, individuals with a master’s degree earn significantly more than those with a bachelor’s degree over their lifetime. If you are aiming for leadership or managerial roles, the advanced knowledge and skills gained through graduate studies will position you for greater opportunities.
For more information, contact rosengrad@ucf.edu.
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS DEADLINES
Freshman Early Action Dates
| Semester | Deadline |
| Application Deadline | Summer – Oct. 15 Fall – Oct. 15 |
| Material Submission Deadline | Summer – Nov. 15 Fall – Nov. 15 |
| Decision Notification Date | Summer – Dec. 5 Fall – Dec. 5 |
| Decision Outcomes | Admit, Pathway Admit, Defer, Deny |
Freshman Regular Decision Dates
| Semester | Deadline |
| Application Deadline | Summer – Mar. 1 Fall – May 1 Spring – Nov. 1 |
| Material Submission Deadline | Summer – Mar. 1 Fall – May 1 Spring – Nov. 1 |
| Decision Notification Date | Rolling notifications begin in Jan. for summer and fall |
| Decision Outcomes | Admit, Pathway Admit, Waitlist, Deny |
Transfers
| Semester | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | July 1 |
| Spring | November 1 |
| Summer | March 1 |
International
| Semester | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | March 1 |
| Spring | September 1 |
| Summer | January 1 |
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