Resort & Hospitality Administration (B.S.)

Resort & Hospitality Administration (B.S.)

Resort & Hospitality Administration (B.S.)

Resort & Hospitality Administration (B.S.)

Resort & Hospitality Administration (B.S.)

Resort & Hospitality Administration (B.S.)

Where Business Focus Meets Resort Lifestyle

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Resort & Hospitality Administration prepares students for management careers in all areas of the industry.

The Resort & Hospitality Administration (RHA) program is business-centric and upholds the academic rigor expected of a business degree. Students enrolled in RHA are required to complete the Business Common Prerequisites as well as the Business Common Core curriculum, ensuring a strong foundation in key business disciplines such as accounting, finance, economics, and management. Thus, the RHA degree program prepares its graduates to seek positions in the more business-focused functions of the hospitality industry.

  • Offers specialized concentrations in Event Management, Club Management, Food & Beverage Management, or Resort & Lodging Management.
  • Students complete one 500-hour internship.

The curriculum, developed by academic and industry leaders, is uniquely focused on the essential knowledge needed to manage the complex operations in hospitality including hotels and resorts; meetings, conferences, and events; commercial and non-commercial food service operations, including restaurants; and private clubs.


Southwest Florida is known around the world for its exceptional resort facilities, upscale hotels, restaurants, private clubs, year-round recreational offerings and fun-in-the-sun lifestyle. With more than 40 top-rated resorts and 160 private clubs in the region, it is also an ideal location for a degree program that focuses on the dynamic needs of hospitality management.

Through our coursework, internships and unparalleled facilities, Florida Gulf Coast University offers the nation's most distinctive resort management program. The curriculum, developed by academic and industry leaders, is uniquely focused on the essential knowledge needed to manage the complex operations of multi-million-dollar resorts, private clubs, events, catering, transportation and businesses around the world.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Resort & Hospitality Administration 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.

Concentrations

  • Club Management Concentration
  • Event Management Concentration
  • Food and Beverage Management Concentration
  • Resort and Lodging Management Concentration
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