The Theme Park and Attraction Management program will immerse you in the managerial, creative, and technological aspects of the theme park industry. Our courses are designed to help you understand the complex industry, design, and manage successful theme parks and attractions while developing the leadership, communication, critical thinking and collaborative skills you’ll need for your career in theme park and attraction management. Our key industry partnerships with some of Orlando’s biggest names will expose you to national and global attractions industry leaders in the classroom as well as unmatched internship and job placement opportunities.
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
18 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- HFT2220 - Hospitality Human Resources Management (3)
- HFT2401 - Hospitality Industry Financial Accounting (3)
- HFT2500 - Hospitality and Tourism Marketing (3)
- HFT2750 - The Event Industry (3)
- HFT3593 - Consumer Behavior in Entertainment (3)
- HFT4286 - Hospitality Communications (3)
24 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- HFT2390 - Introduction to Theme Parks and Attractions (3)
- HFT3466 - Merchandise Management in Theme Parks and Attractions (3)
- HFT4755 - Theme Park and Attraction Management (3)
- HFT4752 - Managing the Guest Experience in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry (3)
- HFT4751 - Managing the Employee Experience in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry (3)
- HFT4758 - Operational Issues in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry (3)
- HFT4950 - Project Management in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry (3)
- FSS3283C - Culinary Experiences in Theme Parks and Attractions (3)
6 Total Credits
- Complete at least 2 of the following:
- HFT3224 - Hospitality Management & Leadership Fundamentals (3)
- HFT3263 - Restaurant Management (3)
- HFT3465 - Applied Quantitative Analysis for the Hospitality and Tourism Industry (3)
- HFT3540 - Guest Services Management I (3)
- HFT3700 - Tourism Management (3)
- HFT3363 - Managing Natural Attractions (3)
- HFT3798 - Fairs and Festivals (3)
- HFT4244 - Hospitality Managerial Decision-Making (3)
- HFT4266 - Hospitality Brand Management (3)
- HFT4292 - Hospitality Innovation & Entrepreneurship (3)
- HFT4614 - Risk Management in Theme Parks and Attractions (3)
- HFT4623 - Entertainment Law and Ethics (3)
- HFT4155 - International Theme Park and Attraction Management (3)
- HFT4861 - Beverage Management (3)
- HFT4343 - Hospitality Facilities Management (3)
- HFT3463 - Revenue Strategies in the Entertainment Industry (3)
- HFT3431 - Hospitality Industry Managerial Accounting (3)
6 Total Credits
- Complete at least 2 of the following:
- FSS3232C - Foodservice Operations Management (3)
- HFT3712 - Managing Cultural Attractions (3)
- HFT4371 - Events and Attractions Across Cultures (3)
- HFT4473 - Hospitality Planning and Design (3)
- HFT4374 - Narrative in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry (3)
- HFT4759 - Product Development in Theme Parks and Attractions (3)
- HFT4795 - Entertainment Arts and Events (3)
- TPA3183 - The Themed Experience (3)
- ARH3888 - Art of Walt Disney (3)
- ART4945C - Advanced Design Lab (3)
- TPA5189 - Universal Creative Lab (3)
- HIS3081 - History Museums & Digital Spaces (3)
6 Total Credits
- Complete at least 2 of the following:
- HFT2563 - Digital Marketing in Entertainment (3)
- HFT3395 - Entertainment Technology and Innovation (3)
- HFT3443 - Event Technology (3)
- HFT3444 - Hospitality Information Systems (3)
- HFT3362 - Technology and Innovation in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry (3)
- HFT3447 - Database Management and Internet Security for Hospitality Organizations (3)
- HFT3505 - Social Media Management in the Hospitality Industry (3)
- HFT4413 - Technology Applications for Hospitality Management (3)
- DIG2000 - Introduction to Digital Media (3)
- COP2500C - Concepts in Computer Science (3)
- COP3223C - Introduction to Programming with C (3)
- CIS3360 - Security in Computing (3)
3 Total Credits
- 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)
Grand Total Credits: 63
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
Related Programs
Certificates
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Advising Notes
- 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.
Transfer Notes
- Subject to the general grade and residence requirements, credit will be granted for transferred course work equivalent to that required in the UCF College of Hospitality Management.
- Florida College System 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 hospitality 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
- 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.
- Lower division courses will not substitute for upper division courses.
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
