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 to help ensure their future success. 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 and includes:

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 is recognized as one of the top hospitality programs in the United States. With over 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students from around the world, FIU offers expert faculty, a rich curriculum, advantageous campus locations, and fast-track career opportunities in the international hotel, food service, and tourism industries.

Undergraduate students at the Chaplin School receive a comprehensive education in hospitality and tourism management, preparing them for various careers in the field. The B.S. in Hospitality Management offered by Chaplin School allows students to choose from six majors to build a strong 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

Graduates with a major in Restaurant/Food Management can expect to pursue careers such as:

Food and Beverage Director

Assistant Food and Beverage Director

Director of Banquets

Banquet Manager

Resort/ Hotel Food Service Manager

Contract Food Service Manager

Food Production Manager

Food and Beverage Supervisor

Banquet Supervisor

Menu Developer