Rosen College has capitalized on its location nestled in the heart of Orlando, the Theme Park Capital of the World. This program offers a comprehensive curriculum that is designed to teach managerial and technical skills needed to understand, design, and manage successful theme parks and attractions.
This 15-credit option can be added to a current non-hospitality management degree. No internships are required, but it is suggested that students gain work experience in the industry in addition to the certificate. This option is especially beneficial for those students who pursue non-management aspects of themed entertainment, design, or engineering.
Certificate Admission Requirements
Certificate Requirements
- No course grade lower than a C will be accepted for the certificate requirements.
- The average GPA for the five courses must be 3.00 and higher.
- At least 12 credit hours used toward the certificate must be earned at UCF.
Degree Requirements
15 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- HFT1000 - Introduction to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry (3)
- HFT2390 - Introduction to Theme Parks and Attractions (3)
- Complete the following:
- HFT4755 - Theme Park and Attraction Management (3)
- Complete at least 3 of the following:
- FSS3283C - Culinary Experiences in Theme Parks and Attractions (3)
- HFT3362 - Technology and Innovation in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry (3)
- HFT3363 - Managing Natural Attractions (3)
- HFT3466 - Merchandise Management in Theme Parks and Attractions (3)
- HFT3712 - Managing Cultural Attractions (3)
- HFT4155 - International Theme Park and Attraction Management (3)
- HFT4374 - Narrative in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry (3)
- HFT4751 - Managing the Employee Experience in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry (3)
- HFT4752 - Managing the Guest Experience in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry (3)
- HFT4758 - Operational Issues in the Theme Park and Attraction Industry (3)
- HFT4759 - Product Development in Theme Parks and Attractions (3)
Grand Total Credits: 15
Eligibility
- The Undergraduate Certificate in Theme Park and Attraction Management is available to any UCF student pursuing any degree at UCF, except for the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management or Bachelor of Science in Theme Park and Attraction Management.
Foreign Language Requirements
Other Requirements
- No credit by exam (TSD, Military credit) may be used.
- Internship or Independent Study credit may not be used toward the program.
