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, all aimed at ensuring their future success. The Global First Year experience not only fosters academic, language, and cultural growth but also includes the Career Accelerator program, which provides valuable professional skills to prepare students for successful careers.

The Career Accelerator program 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

The Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University 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, and fast-track career opportunities in the international hotel, food service, and tourism industries.

Undergraduate students at the Chaplin School receive a comprehensive education through core requirements and practical experiences that prepare them for various careers in hospitality and tourism management. The B.S. in Hospitality Management offered by the Chaplin School allows students to choose from six majors, providing a solid foundation in leadership, business, management, finance, marketing, logistics, accounting, operations, and more.

The 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 Travel and Tourism Management can expect to advance their careers in travel and tourism agencies.