The FIU Global First Year Program combines credit-bearing courses from the first year of a student’s degree with additional support services, instruction tailored to their academic and language level, and cultural experiences, helping to ensure their future success. Furthermore, the Global First Year experience provides more than just academic, language, and cultural growth. With the included Career Accelerator program, students can also gain valuable professional skills that prepare them for a successful career.

The Career Accelerator is specifically designed for international students:

Four semesters of professional development and career guidance

Skills-based training and opportunities for exclusive internships

Unique workshops, real-world experiences, and cross-cultural group work

Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management has been recognized as one of the top hospitality programs in the United States. With more than 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students from around the world choosing FIU for its outstanding reputation, advantageous campus locations, expert faculty, rich curriculum, and fast-track career opportunities in the international hotel, food service, and tourism industries.

Undergraduate students at the Chaplin School learn from a comprehensive set of core requirements and practical experiences that prepare them for various careers in hospitality and tourism management.

The Chaplin School offers a B.S. in Hospitality Management, where students learn from a comprehensive set of core requirements and practical experiences in the undergraduate curriculum. Students can choose from six majors to gain a solid foundation in leadership, business, management, finance, marketing, logistics, accounting, operations, and more.

Majors within the Hospitality Management degree include:

Hospitality Management

Beverage Management

Culinary Management

Event Management

Hotel/Lodging Management

Restaurant/Food Service Management

Travel & Tourism Management

With a major in Beverage Management, graduates can expect to develop their careers in roles such as:

Hotel/Resort Beverage Manager

Banquets Beverage Manager

Bar Manager

Nightclub Manager

Beverage Marketing Manager

Sales/Marketing Management

Distribution Management

Brand Manager

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