Graduate Degree Programs
Discover Your Path to Excellence
With over 74 million visitors coming to Orlando each year, UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management offers an ideal environment to immerse yourself in the ever-evolving world of hospitality. Our graduate programs prepare future leaders to excel in a dynamic industry that continues to innovate and grow. Whether you’re interested in event management, tourism, or themed experiences, the opportunities are endless. As hospitality transforms, our curriculum evolves too—integrating cutting-edge technology, guest service strategies, and industry trends to ensure you’re always ahead of the curve.
Master’s Degree Programs
Unleash your potential and accelerate your career with our Master’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.
Event Leadership
Hospitality & Tourism Management
Themed Experiences
Travel Technology and Analytics
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Our credit-earning certificates provide a flexible pathway for individuals with a BS/BA degree to enhance their skills and expand their professional opportunities. Whether you pursue a certificate as a non-degree seeking student or as part of a graduate program, these offerings are designed to accelerate your career and ignite your passion for growth.
Leadership and Strategy in Hospitality and Tourism
Financial Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
Destination Marketing & Management
Hospitality and Tourism Technologies
Event Management
DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAM
Achieve the pinnacle of expertise and leadership with our transformative Doctoral Degree Program. At UCF Rosen College, you will conduct groundbreaking research and gain advanced insights in hospitality management. Our program is designed to foster critical thinking, innovation, and strategic leadership, preparing you to shape the future of the industry. Through mentorship, rigorous academic study, and real-world application, you’ll be empowered to become a thought leader, influencing key developments and trends in hospitality on a global scale.
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
Graduate Accelerated Pathways Program
Are you an exceptional undergraduate student with at least 90 credits and a GPA of 3.5 or higher? The Graduate Pathways Accelerated Program has been developed with you in mind. By joining the program, you will have the opportunity to complete a graduate certificate or seamlessly transition into Rosen College’s graduate program, accelerating your academic and professional journey.
As you progress through your undergraduate studies, the Graduate Pathways Accelerated Program enables you to take up to three graduate-level courses during your senior year, providing a valuable head start toward your future academic goals.
The 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.
Did you know? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, individuals armed with a Master’s degree earn significantly more than those wielding only a Bachelor’s degree. And if you’re eyeing top-level managerial positions, the theoretical and leadership knowledge gained through graduate studies is your ticket to the summit.
For more information, contact rosengrad@ucf.edu.
Rosen College has profoundly changed the way that I look at the world. The perspective shift has made me a better supervisor, service provider and innovator!”
