Online Hospitality and Tourism Bachelor's Degree

Program Details

Next Start Date: January 8

Credit Hours: 120

Course Length: 16 weeks

Estimated Program Length: 48 months

Gain exceptional skills and work experience in the hospitality and tourism industry. Earn the AACSB-accredited B.S. in Global Hospitality and Tourism degree online at the University of West Florida to create, manage and market exceptional guest experiences.

Why Study Global Hospitality and Tourism Management at UWF?

The Julian and Kim MacQueen Guest Experience Management Program provides exceptional skills and work experience in the hospitality and tourism industry. Accredited by the AACSB, UWF's Global Hospitality and Tourism program includes in-depth curriculum that is taught by experienced practitioners to ensure you gain the skills needed for success in the industry. Graduates are prepared for the Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA) exam.

The program develops students to become innovative hospitality leaders by providing industry-focused education, hands on experiences and career pathways to success. The program is endowed by Julian and Kim MacQueen, founders of Innisfree Hotels and active partners in the program. They impart their knowledge of current industry trends to UWF for the benefit of our global hospitality and tourism students. Learn in small class sizes that allow for one-on-one attention from experienced practitioners to ensure you gain the skills needed for success in these industries.

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What You Will Learn

Throughout the program, you’ll build and refine the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to excel in this competitive field. You’ll receive personalized attention from experienced practitioners and you’ll graduate prepared for Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA). Additional electives focus strictly on the global hospitality and tourism industry, ensuring you gain deep knowledge and experience to take on leadership roles after graduation.

Designed for experienced professionals in the hospitality or tourism sector who need their degree to advance their career, individuals who’d like to get their career started in hospitality or tourism management or those who want to take on leadership roles in hospitality or tourism management with this degree, you will be able to:

Gain a comprehensive education in all aspects of the hospitality and tourism industry
Develop the technical and analytical skills required to succeed in management roles
Build your critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Apply your knowledge and skills to real-world situations
Use the communication and leadership skills necessary to succeed in a variety of management-level positions

Courses

Accredited by AACSB International

The UWF Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business is accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Fewer than 4.7% of business schools worldwide have earned this symbol of the highest standard in management education.

Courses & Requirements

UWF’s online B.S. in Global Hospitality and Tourism program requires the completion of 120 credit hours. The curriculum is made up of 60 credit hours of General Education, 45 credit hours dedicated solely to Global Hospitality and Tourism Management and 15 major-related credit hours.

Global Hospitality and Tourism Management Core (21 credit hours)

HFT 3053 - Travel and Tourism Management
HFT 3221 - Human Resources in the Hospitality Industry
HFT 3414 - Managing Front Office Operations
HFT 3814C - Management of Food and Beverage Operations
HFT 4426 - Hospitality Financial Analysis & Revenue Optimization
HFT 4503 - Service Experience Marketing for Hospitality Management
HFT 4945 - Internship and Career Development Preparation
HFT 4946 - Global Leadership Development II: Cross-Functional Training
HFT 4947 - Global Leadership Development III: Insights into Management

Julian & Kim MacQueen Guest Experience Management Program Courses (15 credit hours)

HFT 4277 - Resort Operations and Management
HFT 4343 - Planning and Design for the Hospitality Industry
HFT 4799 - Hospitality and Tourism Experience Management
HFT 3745 - Innovative Technologies for Hospitality & Tourism
HFT 4753 - Special Event Management

Elective Courses (9 credit hours)

Choose three of the following:

HFT 3214 - Hospitality Safety, Sanitation and Risk Management
HFT 3271 - Spa Management
HFT 3333 - Contemporary Club Management
HFT 3444 - Global Citizenship in Hospitality and Tourism
HFT 4274 - Condominium and Vacation Interval Ownership
LEI 4332 - Community Tourism Development
HFT 4252 - Hotel and Resort Management

Major-Related Courses (15 credit hours)

FIN 3403 - Managerial Finance
GEB 3213 - Writing for Business: Thoery and Practice
MAN 3025 - Management Fundamentals
MAN 3240 - Behavior in Organizations
MAN 3023 - Marketing Fundamentals

To be considered for admission to UWF’s online bachelor’s in global hospitality and tourism, you must:

Have a cumulative GPA of 2.25
Successfully complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better

How to Apply

To apply for the bachelor’s in global hospitality and tourism online program, you first need to submit an application for undergraduate admission (plus a $30 application fee) and be accepted for admission into the University of West Florida. In addition, you must:

Submit official transcripts from all institutions previously attended whose accrediting agency is included on the list of UWF approved accrediting agencies
Submit ACT or SAT scores
Complete the residency application form for tuition purposes
Complete the bachelor’s in global hospitality and tourism application form

Have questions about this program or the admissions process? Contact our undergraduate admissions team at admissions@uwf.edu.

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Careers & Outcomes

By graduation, you’re ready to use the industry experiences you’ve built to step into a fast-paced, well-paying career. Leadership positions are needed across events, convention and visitors’ bureaus, sports facilities, food and beverage companies, travel and tourism agencies, resorts, spas, airlines, hotels, amusement parks, casinos, cruise lines, private clubs and more. Careers in global hospitality and tourism, such as the ones listed below, boast excellent salaries and growth rates in Florida.

Job Titles

Food Service Managers
Lodging Managers
Meeting, Convention and Event Planners

Career Outlook

Employment of meeting, convention and event planners is projected to grow 8% from 2022 to 2032
Employment of lodging managers is projected to grow 7% from 2022 to 2023

Source: BLS, 2024

Tuition Rate per Credit Hour

Undergraduate Online Program Tuition
Component	Cost	Total*
In-state Tuition	$218.98 per credit hour	$26,277.60
In-state Tuition with Maximum Transfer Credits (Up to 90)	$218.98 per credit hour	$6,569.40
Full Out-of-state Tuition	$648.37 per credit hour	$77,804.40
75% Out-of-state Tuition Waiver	$341.67 per credit hour	$41,000.40

Tuition waivers cover up to 75% of the non-resident portion of your tuition and are available to non-Florida residents (including international students) admitted to online campus programs and registered for online courses in active pursuit of that degree or certificate. You must pay all other assessed tuition and fees. The renewal of Online Campus Out-of-State Tuition Waivers is not automatic. Waiver requests must be submitted every semester and are not retroactive for previous semesters. Review Tuition Waiver Information to learn more.

Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Fees are charged per semester unless otherwise noted.

Refer to UWF Cost of Attendance Estimates and Financial Literacy for more information on UWF costs and financial aid.

* Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Alabama, Military & Financial Aid

Alabama Differential Out-of-State Tuition

Residents of Alabama are eligible for Alabama Differential Tuition, a reduced out-of-state tuition rate. To verify residency status for tuition purposes, new undergraduate students should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and new graduate students should contact the Graduate School. Current enrolled students should contact the Office of the Registrar. See more about Tuition Waivers.

Military & Veterans

The UWF Military & Veterans Resource Center (MVRC) serves as the campus advocate for military, dependents and veteran students. Contact the MVRC to learn more about the various military and veteran education assistance or tuition waiver opportunities and eligibility requirements.

UWF Financial Assistance

The University of West Florida offers various financial aid options for our online students, including loans, scholarships and grants for degree-seeking students. We provide eligible students with an alternative to paying the full amount of tuition at the beginning of each term in the form of an installment payment plan or a short-term loan. See more about Financial Aid and Education Funding Opportunities.