Bachelor of Science in Event Management, BS

The Bachelor of Science in Event Management program provides students with the theoretical and practical tools to become leaders in the fast-paced and rewarding event industry. Graduates emerge with a broad skill set to successfully manage small to large-scale events from inception to implementation, including fairs, festivals, entertainment and sporting events, meetings and trade shows.

Students learn all aspects of event management, including risk management, marketing, finance and logistics. In addition, the curriculum incorporates the newest technologies and emerging trends in the industry. Our students are also required to complete three paid internships in the event industry where they can apply coursework to real-world experiences. Our faculty are experts in their fields and have decades of experience applying the skills they teach in the classroom.

Upon graduation, our students are highly qualified to secure exciting positions with leading employers in a variety of industries.

Admission Requirements

Degree Requirements

• Students must earn a minimum 2.0 overall GPA in course work taken within the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, and a minimum 2.0 GPA in all courses listed in the common program prerequisites, the basic and advanced core courses, and the restricted electives.
• Students must earn a "C" (2.0) or better in each course listed in the common program prerequisites, the basic and advanced cores, and the restricted electives.

Degree Requirements

Hospitality Mgt Core

• Complete all of the following
  • Complete the following:
    • HFT2220 - Hospitality Human Resources Management (3)
    • HFT2254 - Lodging Operations (3)
    • HFT2401 - Hospitality Industry Financial Accounting (3)
    • HFT2500 - Hospitality and Tourism Marketing (3)
    • HFT3431 - Hospitality Industry Managerial Accounting (3)
    • HFT3540 - Guest Services Management I (3)
    • HFT4286 - Hospitality Communications (3)
    • HFT4464 - Hospitality Industry Finance (3)
  • Complete all of the following
    • Earn at least 1 credits from the following:
      • HFT3940 - Internship I (1 - 99)
    • Earn at least 1 credits from the following:
      • HFT4941 - Internship II (1 - 99)
    • Earn at least 1 credits from the following:
      • HFT4944 - Internship III (1 - 99)

Event Mgt Core

• Complete all of the following
  • Complete the following:
    • HFT2750 - The Event Industry (3)
    • HFT3443 - Event Technology (3)
    • HFT3519 - Event Services (3)
    • HFT3523 - Event Sales (3)
    • HFT3670 - Hospitality and Event Risk Management (3)
    • HFT4542 - Strategic Event Design (3)
    • HFT3512 - Event Promotion (3)
    • HFT4757 - Event Tourism Strategies (3)
  • Complete at least 1 of the following:
    • HFT4856 - Event Food and Beverage Strategies (3)
    • FSS3283C - Culinary Experiences in Theme Parks and Attractions (3)

Restricted Electives

• Complete at least 5 of the following:
  • HFT3391 - Experiences in Sporting Events (3)
  • HFT3357 - Sport and Club Event Operations (3)
  • HFT3364 - Dynamic Marketing of Sporting Events (3)
  • HFT3798 - Fairs and Festivals (3)
  • HFT4394 - Event Operations (3)
  • HFT4561 - Destination Marketing & Management (3)
  • HFT4754 - Exhibit and Trade Show Operations (3)
  • HFT4796 - International Events (3)
  • HFT4866C - Exploring Wines of the World (3)
  • HFT4795 - Entertainment Arts and Events (3)

Grand Total Credits: 69

Electives

• 3-11 hours as necessary to result in 120 total credit hours.

Additional Requirements

• Final exams will be given during Final Exam Week only.
• Transfer students to this program must take a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours in Hospitality Management core classes or restricted electives at UCF.

Required Minors

• None

Departmental Exit Requirements

• Students must earn a "C" (2.0) or better in each course listed in the common program prerequisites, the basic and advanced core, and the restricted electives.

University Minimum Exit Requirements

• A 2.0 UCF GPA
• 42 semester hours of upper division credit completed
• 60 semester hours earned after CLEP awarded
• 30 of the last 39 hours of course work must be completed in residency at UCF.
• A maximum of 45 hours of extension, correspondence, CLEP, Credit by Exam, and Armed Forces credits permitted.
• Complete the General Education Program, the Gordon Rule, and nine hours of Summer credit.

Additional Information

Honors In Major

• None

Related Programs

• None

Certificates

• None

Related Minors

• None

Advising Notes

• Students must earn a "C" (2.0) or better in each course listed in the common program prerequisites, the basic and advised cores, and the restricted electives.

Transfer Notes

• Lower division courses will not substitute for upper division courses.
• Transfer coursework is reviewed by the appropriate Department Chair to determine equivalency. Acceptance is subject to the general grade and residence requirements; credit will be granted if deemed equivalent to required course work within the Rosen College of Hospitality Management. Only grades of “C” or higher will be considered for transfer equivalency.
• Florida College System institution students are encouraged to complete the general education requirements prior to transferring to UCF.
• A minimum of 30 semester hours must be completed at UCF within the Event Management major.
• Orientation and advising are two of the most valuable tools that a student can make use of when transferring to UCF. Students should take advantage of both.

Acceptable Substitutes for Transfer Courses

• None

Program Academic Learning Compacts

• Program Academic Learning Compacts (student learning outcomes) for undergraduate programs are located at: http://www.oeas.ucf.edu/alc/academic_learning_compacts.htm

Equipment Fees

• Part-Time Student: $37.50 per term
• Full-Time Student: $75 per term