M.S. in Hospitality Management

For career-oriented individuals who want to earn a master’s degree without a thesis.

• 12-month program
• Online option available
• Flexible schedule
• No industry experience required

For candidates who want to jump start their careers with an advanced degree designed to give students an in-depth knowledge about the business of real estate and development in the hospitality industry. Students will learn to bridge the gap between development and real estate to accomplish a company’s expansion goals. They will be prepared to become an integral part of teams focused on research, analysis, site selection and development.

• 12-month program
• Fully online
• Flexible schedule
• No industry experience required

For candidates who want to jump start their careers with an advanced degree in hospitality management specializing in revenue management, one of the fastest growing sectors in the industry. As critical thinkers and strategists with the goal of maximizing revenue, students in this specialization will sharpen their data gathering, analytical and decision-making skills. Using advanced techniques and modern tools, they will be prepared to devise comprehensive, company-wide revenue management strategies.

• 12-month program
• Fully online
• Flexible schedule
• No industry experience required

Larger events are inherently more complicated, requiring additional security and facility concerns, as well as presenting greater budgetary and marketing pressures. Candidates would receive a rare opportunity to enhance their event management skills in producing programs for over 10,000 attendees. Courses focus on festivals, trade shows, major conventions, sports events, and concerts.

• 12-month program
• Flexible schedule

For individuals who have at least five years of documented professional experience in hospitality management.

• 10-month program
• Fully online
• Accelerated program
• Experience required

Make the connection between academic experience and a desired career path with guidance from the Chaplin School’s dedicated career advisors.  Demonstrating the importance of career exploration, all students must complete a minimum of 800 hours of industry experience prior to graduation.

As a FIU student, you have two career development offices to assist you.

Enhance your resume & interview skills
Get personalized career advice
Learn about employers and companies
Explore job postings

The Chaplin School’s Career Development Office specializes in positions within the hospitality industry.

You may also use the services of the university’s Career & Talent Development.

The South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF®) is a national, star-studded, five-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities. Student volunteers benefit from: 

Scholarships for each position (work one event or multiple events during the 5-day festival)
Real-world, hands-on experience in event management, logistics, inventory, recruitment, sponsorship fulfillment, and more
Networking opportunities with celebrity chefs & industry professionals

Start earning funds before you even start at FIU!  Just register as a volunteer, work your shifts, and we’ll hold the funds for you until you start at FIU.

FIU’s Chaplin School awards nearly $1.4 million in scholarships each year.  Search AcademicWorks, our scholarship database, for current opportunities.
Hints:  

1. Revisit this site often, as new opportunities are posted regularly 
2. Browse all scholarships and/or search keywords (like “hospitality”) for major-specific options 
3. Click “External” under Opportunities to access scholarships from outside sources that can be used at FIU 

Explore ways to engage with your classmates and professors through the following:

• Chaplin School’s Calendar of Events
• Campus Life
• Student Clubs & Organizations

Discover additional resources to Get Involved!

Enhance your education with an international experience!  Gain leadership and global experiences to boost your resume.

Choose from a variety of experiences:

Faculty-led Programs – travel with FIU faculty and register for FIU classes
International Student Exchange – take classes with a partner institution abroad for up to one year
Design-your-own-Study Abroad (aka Third Party Program) – identify any international experience and work with the Office of Education Abroad to approve it

Explore your options for study abroad through the following:

Chaplin School Faculty-led Programs
FIU’s Office of Education Abroad 

Visit with us – virtually and through social media.

Tours & Information Sessions
Chaplin Events Calendar
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