Global Hospitality and Tourism: Julian & Kim MacQueen Guest Experience Management
| Degree: | Bachelor of Science (B.S.) |
| Major: | Global Hospitality and Tourism Management |
| Specialization: | Julian & Kim MacQueen Guest Experience Management |
| Minor: | Global Hospitality and Tourism Management |
| Department: | Commerce Building 53, Room 120 850-474-2652 http://uwf.edu/commerce/ |
| College: | |
| CIP Code: | 52.0901 |
| Semester Hours Required For Degree: 120 | |
The Julian and Kim MacQueen Guest Experience Management Program housed within the Department of Commerce employs a global approach to education via world-wide experiential learning opportunities enabling graduates to serve a multinational clientele. Students will be prepared to fill the growing international demand for leadership positions in resorts, events, convention and visitors bureaus, sport facilities, food and beverage, travel and tourism, spas, airlines, hotels, amusement parks, casinos, cruise lines, private clubs, and more. The complex nature of this industry requires creative problem solving, technical knowledge, communication skills, and leadership.
Broad-based views of the guest experience management, hospitality, and tourism disciplines are offered through a common core of courses that promote an understanding of the interrelationships among the global hospitality and tourism industries, based on the underlying concepts of quality guest experience management and predictive analytics. This approach allows students to customize an emphasis and provides flexibility in career changes.
Program Requirements
In addition to the University’s general requirements, students seeking the B.S. in Global Hospitality and Tourism: Guest Experience Management must meet the requirements listed below.
A minimum course grade of “C” is required in all College of Business prerequisites and courses. Additionally, students must earn a 2.5 cumulative GPA in the major. Students should consult their advisor regarding courses which may satisfy both the General Education requirements and common prerequisites.
General Education
In addition to the General Education requirements listed on this page, students must satisfy all additional University requirements, including the College-Level Communication and Computation, multicultural, and foreign language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Education curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the University Requirements section of this catalog.
General Education Curriculum:
B.S. Global Hospitality and Tourism: Guest Experience Management majors should take the following courses to satisfy components of the General Education curriculum:
| Mathematics | 6 | |
| Calculus with Business Applications | ||
| Elements of Statistics | ||
| Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Principles of Economics Macro | ||
Multicultural Requirement
Civic Literacy Requirement
The 2017 Florida Legislature amended Section 1007.25, Florida Statutes, to require students initially entering a State University System (SUS) and/or Florida College System (FCS) institution in 2018-2019 and thereafter to demonstrate competency in civic literacy. The 2021 Legislature further amended Florida Statutes, requiring students to complete both a civic literacy course and an exam. As a result, there are three cohorts of students currently matriculating at Florida public institutions subject to varying requirements. As demonstrated in the table below, the exact civic literacy requirements are based on the academic term in which a student first enrolled in a Florida public institution.
| Students Included in Cohort | Civic Literacy Competency Requirement |
| Cohort 1: Students first entering the SUS or FCS prior to fall 2018 | None |
| Cohort 2: Students first entering the SUS or FCS in fall 2018 – summer A 2021 | Complete a course or exam (course options AMH 2020, POS 2041 ) |
| Cohort 3: Students first entering the SUS or FCS in summer B 2021 (on or after July 1, 2021) and thereafter | Complete both a course and exam (course options AMH 2020, POS 2041) |
Additionally, the 2021 Legislature made two additional exceptions: approving the use of accelerated mechanisms for meeting the course competency requirement and exempting high school students who pass the Florida Civic Literacy Exam in high school from the postsecondary exam requirement. These two changes are in effect for Cohort 3.
There are multiple ways to satisfy this requirement. Students should work with their academic advisor to determine which option is best for their degree requirements/degree plan.
Additional information can be found on our Civic Literacy website, SUS regulation BOG 8.006 and Florida Statute s.1007.25(4,a-b).
Mathematics Pathway
Students are advised to complete the following courses to fulfill the mathematics pathway that aligns with the mathematics skills needed for success in their program and their career goals. Students should refer to their academic advisor for questions about the math pathway for their program. For information about this requirement, refer to the catalog page for Mathematics Pathways. These courses may also fulfill requirements for General Education and Common Prerequisites.
| Algebra through Calculus | ||
| Students will be placed on a starting point based on their mathematics placement. | ||
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 |
| or MAC 1105C | College Algebra with Lab | |
| STA 2023 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
| or MAC 2233 | Calculus with Business Applications | |
Common Prerequisites
State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisite Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
| ACG 2021 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACG 2071 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ECO 2013 | Principles of Economics Macro * | 3 |
| ECO 2023 | Principles of Economics Micro | 3 |
| HFT 2000 | Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
- *
Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Education requirements.
Lower Division Electives
| Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to satisfy at least 60 semester hours (sh) in the lower division. Current UWF students may use electives at any level (1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement. | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
College of Business Undergraduate Transfer Credit Policy
The College of Business at the University of West Florida is accredited by AACSB International, the highest level of accreditation available to a college or school of business. As such, the College believes that it is in the student's best interest to take all junior/senior level Core, Major, and Major-Related courses at UWF. These courses are typically taught by academically or professionally qualified faculty members as defined in the College's policy on faculty qualifications.
Undergraduate transfer credit for degree programs in the College of Business is awarded consistent with specifications in the UWF Catalog and the requirements of Florida's Common Numbering System.
Normally, the College of Business will not accept transfer credits as equivalent to UWF 3000/4000 level business-related courses from institutions not accredited by AACSB International.
Students should seek guidance from their College of Business academic advisors on these matters.
Global Hospitality and Tourism Management Core
| HFT 3053 | Travel and Tourism Management + | 3 |
| HFT 3221 | Human Resources in the Hospitality Industry + | 3 |
| HFT 3414 | Managing Front Office Operations + | 3 |
| HFT 3814C | Management of Food and Beverage Operations + | 3 |
| HFT 4426 | Hospitality Financial Analysis & Revenue Optimization + | 3 |
| HFT 4503 | Service Experience Marketing for Hospitality Management + | 3 |
| HFT 4945 | Internship and Career Development Preparation + | 1 |
| HFT 4946 | Global Leadership Development II: Cross-Functional Training + | 1 |
| HFT 4947 | Global Leadership Development III: Insights into Management + | 1 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Julian & Kim MacQueen Guest Experience Management Program Required Courses
| HFT 4277 | Resort Operations and Management + | 3 |
| HFT 4343 | Planning and Design for the Hospitality Industry + | 3 |
| HFT 4799 | Hospitality and Tourism Experience Management + | 3 |
| HFT 3745 | Innovative Technologies for Hospitality & Tourism + | 3 |
| HFT 4753 | Special Event Management + | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Choose three elective courses (9 sh total) from one of the options below:
Global Hospitality and Tourism Management
| Choose three courses: + | 9 | |
| Hospitality Safety, Sanitation and Risk Management | ||
| Spa Management | ||
| Contemporary Club Management | ||
| Global Citizenship in Hospitality and Tourism | ||
| Condominium and Vacation Interval Ownership | ||
| Community Tourism Development | ||
| Hotel and Resort Management | ||
Or advisor approved course | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |
or Disney College Program
| Choose three Disney courses (offered only on-site with Disney)**: + | 9 | |
Disney Corporate Analysis | ||
Disney Advanced Studies in Hospitality Management | ||
Disney Organizational Leadership | ||
Disney Corporate Communications | ||
Disney Human Resource Management | ||
Disney Creativity & Innovation | ||
Or 3000/4000 level advisor approved HFT or LEI elective(s) | ||
| ** Students interested in the Disney College Program should contact our advisor at 850-474-2774. | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Major-Related Courses
| FIN 3403 | Managerial Finance + | 3 |
| GEB 3213 | Writing for Business: Theory and Practice + | 3 |
| MAN 3025 | Management Fundamentals + | 3 |
| MAN 3240 | Behavior in Organizations + | 3 |
| MAR 3023 | Marketing Fundamentals + | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
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Courses included in the major GPA.
Global Hospitality and Tourism Management Minor
The Minor in Global Hospitality and Tourism Management exposes students to courses that serve as a foundation for a management career in the hospitality and tourism industry. A grade of "C" or better is required in all minor courses. A minor in this area is comprised of 18 semester hours (sh) and is ideal for students who want to apply their major discipline within hospitality or tourism venues. This minor is not available to Global Hospitality and Tourism: Guest Experience Management majors.
| HFT 2000 | Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| HFT 3053 | Travel and Tourism Management | 3 |
| HFT 3221 | Human Resources in the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| HFT 3414 | Managing Front Office Operations | 3 |
| HFT 3814C | Management of Food and Beverage Operations | 3 |
| Choose one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Hospitality Safety, Sanitation and Risk Management | ||
| Resort Operations and Management | ||
| Planning and Design for the Hospitality Industry | ||
| Hospitality Financial Analysis & Revenue Optimization | ||
| Service Experience Marketing for Hospitality Management | ||
| Hospitality and Tourism Experience Management | ||
| Hospitality Innovation and Brand Design | ||
| Community Tourism Development | ||
Or advisor approved course | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |