School of Resort & Hospitality Management

Lead the way in the business of hospitality

Being in a tourism hub gives students a competitive edge in the industry

Our program prepares students for successful careers throughout the global marketplace in resorts, private clubs, restaurants, events, catering, association management, sports management, wine and spirits retailing and distribution, human resources and many more specialized areas of hospitality business operations. With a tourism-oriented climate and economy, Southwest Florida provides the perfect backdrop to gain perspective and experience in the real world as an undergraduate.

Our curriculum focuses on the skills needed to manage the operations of multimillion-dollar resort and private club properties, while internship and field experiences provide an important bridge between the classroom setting and a career in the industry. Take advantage of our strong relationships with over 300 of the area's finest resorts, hotels, private clubs, events, spas, food and beverage businesses and other industry-related contacts.

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The School of Resort & Hospitality Management was the first hospitality program in the State University System of Florida accredited through the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA). Housed in Sugden Hall, the school boasts unique learning environments including a fully operational food production and restaurant lab, a wine and food tasting lab, ballroom event management lab, an audio/visual/internet technology, and a functioning prototype spa with a hydrotherapy room managed by our students.

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The mission of the Resort and Hospitality Management program is to provide students with core competencies and experiential learning opportunities in preparation for successful management careers and leadership roles in the resort and hospitality industry and to instill values of lifelong learning and community service.

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"The RHM program truly has a remarkable staff that will mentor their students to be the best they can be. I have so much respect and gratitude for this remarkable program and where it has helped me get today."

-Kyle Weiss

'10, Resort & Hospitality Mgmt.

"FGCU takes the cake when it comes to the future of young professionals seeking a career in the hospitality industry."

-Danielle Defau

'12, Resort & Hospitality Mgmt.

"The staff is dedicated to finding work opportunities for students, both during college years and after graduation. They use their resources and large professional network to connect us with the best opportunities available."

-Melissa Cortes

'15, Resort & Hospitality Mgmt.

Resort and Hospitality Management is not just a major, but rather a family connected on a global scale. If it weren’t for the support and love of those that have embarked on the journey into a hospitality career, my successes would be more of a dream than an actual reality."

-Chauntel Kiara Brown

'13, Resort & Hospitality Mgmt.

Involvement beyond the classroom

Explore student and professional organizations for Resort & Hospitality Management students.

Club Managers Association of America (CMAA)

Student organization that offers a source of education, networking, and professional development to students interested in the club industry.

Hospitality Management Association (HMA)

Educate in order to aid in the recruitment, retention, support, and advancement of students in the hospitality industry.

National Association for Catering and Events (NACE)

The first non-profit national organization for caterers, event planners and event professionals that provides education, certification and a network of resources for members in all segments of the hospitality industry.

National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH)

The largest student-run hospitality organization in the nation and has become the premier professional organization for the development of minority talent and leadership in the world.

Wandering Eagles

A travel club dedicated to planning trips to enrich the learning experience of FGCU students!

The International Business Association (IBA)

Aims to promote cultural exchange throughout the FGCU campus in a professional academic setting.

Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE)

National business organization aimed to build the professional skills in students.

The internship was the most impactful and helpful resource in starting my career.”

Rachel Farina

’11, Resort & Hospitality Management

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The RHM staff and directors are always searching for information from those in the day-to-day business of hospitality so that they can pass on relevant information that will benefit the students. ”

Dale Moeller

‘08, Resort & Hospitality Management

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