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"description": "<h1>Track Prerequisites</h1><p>For students with undergraduate majors in Hospitality Management or Business Administration, there will be no undergraduate course prerequisites, provided they have successfully completed an undergraduate course in statistics or applied quantitative analysis with a grade of "C" or higher.</p> <br /> <p>For students with undergraduate majors in Hospitality Management or Business Administration, there will be no undergraduate course prerequisites, provided they have successfully completed an undergraduate course in statistics or applied quantitative analysis with a grade of "C" or higher.</p> <p>For industry professionals with an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than Hospitality Management or Business Administration, the following two undergraduate courses "may" be required to be completed with a grade of "B" or higher within the first year of coursework in the program (decisions are made at the discretion of the Graduate Recruitment Team).</p> <br /> <ul> <li>HFT 2401 - Hospitality Industry Financial Accounting</li> <li>HFT 3431 - Hospitality Industry Managerial Accounting</li> </ul> <br /> <p>Students would also have to have successfully completed an undergraduate course in statistics or applied quantitative analysis with a grade of "C" or higher within the first year of coursework in the program. The following undergraduate courses "may" be required to be completed with a grade of "B" or higher within the first year of coursework in the program (decisions are made at the discretion of the Graduate Recruitment Team).</p> <br /> <ul> <li>Statistics: HFT 3465 or STA 2014 or STA 2023</li> </ul><h1>Degree Requirements</h1><div><section><header data-test=\"grouping-0-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Required Courses</span></h2></div><div><span>18</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Complete the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6bce00f827a43b140fee\" target=\"_blank\">HMG6228</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Critical Issues in Hospitality Human Resources<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6bcde6bc794aae73e68a\" target=\"_blank\">HMG6245</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Managing Hospitality and Guest Services Organizations<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6bcd02fd3a7b0d6d8575\" target=\"_blank\">HMG6477</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Financial Analysis of Hospitality Enterprises<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6bd16b6b62e96f400266\" target=\"_blank\">HMG6585</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Data Analysis in Hospitality and Tourism Research<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6bd26b6b626649400269\" target=\"_blank\">HMG6596</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Strategic Marketing in Hospitality and Tourism<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6bce6b6b625868400260\" target=\"_blank\">HMG6296</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Hospitality/Tourism Strategic Issues<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-1-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Electives</span></h2></div><div><span>15</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Earn at least <span>15</span> credits from the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6bae02fd3a7f776d851c\" target=\"_blank\">FSS6365</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Management of Food Service Operations<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6bce00f8271c92140ff1\" target=\"_blank\">HMG6227</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Training and Development in the Hospitality Industry<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/617402869f71cde7f60d7e6c\" target=\"_blank\">HMG6251</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->International Lodging Accommodations Analysis<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/650def07bee0c119c8cf31fe\" target=\"_blank\">HMG6267</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Case Studies in Lodging and Restaurant Management<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6bcd02fd3a25986d8572\" target=\"_blank\">HMG6291</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Hospitality Entrepreneurship: Concept Creation to Capitalization<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6bcd00f82789bc140fec\" target=\"_blank\">HMG6347</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Contemporary Issues in the Resort Industry<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6bcd5a158350cd9e6d78\" target=\"_blank\">HMG6446</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Hospitality/Tourism Information Technology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/627d2cad4d2423f47d35c87a\" target=\"_blank\">HMG6586</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Research Methods in Hospitality and Tourism<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6bcfa8d2fb98662d8284\" target=\"_blank\">HMG6476</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Feasibility Studies for the Hospitality/Tourism Enterprises<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6bd200f8276f4f140fff\" target=\"_blank\">HMG6528</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Convention and Conference Sales and Services<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6bd2e6bc79ba4173e690\" target=\"_blank\">HMG6946</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Internship<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(1 - 99)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6bd200f8274b07140ffe\" target=\"_blank\">HMG6556</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Digital Marketing and Big Data Management for Hospitality and Tourism<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6bd2a8d2fb43a32d828f\" target=\"_blank\">HMG6565</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Social Media in Hospitality and Tourism<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6bd1a38edfd8bc3ec5b9\" target=\"_blank\">HMG6566</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Principles of Destination Marketing and Management<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6bd2a38edf73c73ec5be\" target=\"_blank\">HMG6710</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->International Tourism Management<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6bd1a38edf47c73ec5bb\" target=\"_blank\">HMG6738</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Tourism Industry Analysis<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6bd202fd3aed706d8583\" target=\"_blank\">HMG6756</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Mega-Events<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6bd2714b5f7c7052226a\" target=\"_blank\">HMG6797</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Event Administration<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a26714b5f67db521f4b\" target=\"_blank\">BMS6050</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/68756b8f00aed32f50e88997\" target=\"_blank\">BMS6911</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Focused Individualized Research Experience II<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(5)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-2-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Independent Learning</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>Candidates for the MS degree are constantly challenged with numerous requirements to engage in independent learning during the program of study through special projects and papers. An appropriate culminating academic experience is the successful completion of HMG 6296 - Hospitality/Tourism Strategic Issues, a required course in the curriculum that is designated as a capstone course. HMG 6296 should be taken during the final term of study, and enrollment is based on approval. This capstone course acquaints students with the principles of strategic decision-making in various sectors of the tourism and hospitality industry. Students are required to apply skills, knowledge, and understanding in order to identify areas of concern encountered by managers responsible for formulating and implementing operational strategies.</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><h3>Grand Total Credits:<!-- --> <strong>33</strong></h3></div><h1>Application Requirements</h1><h1>Financial Information</h1><p>Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies <a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Funding website</a>, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.</p> <p><strong>UCF Student Financial Assistance</strong><br />Millican Hall 120<br />Telephone: 407-823-2827<br />Appointment Line: 407-823-5285<br />Fax: 407-823-5241<br /><a href=\"mailto:finaid@ucf.edu\">finaid@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"http://finaid.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><h1>Fellowship Information</h1><p>Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see <a href=\"https://graduate.ucf.edu/fellowships/\" target=\"_blank\">UCF Graduate Fellowships</a>, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.</p> <p><strong>Grad Fellowships</strong><br />Telephone: 407-823-0127<br /><a href=\"mailto:gradfellowship@ucf.edu\">gradfellowship@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><p>Candidates for the MS degree are constantly challenged with numerous requirements to engage in independent learning during the program of study through special projects and papers. For example, the capstone course (i.e., the last one that you complete prior to graduation), <a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6bce6b6b625868400260\">HMG 6296 - Hospitality/Tourism Strategic Issues</a>, requires a critical strategic audit project and a reflective paper. The project demonstrates a range of cross-discipline knowledge and analytical skills to perform an executive-level analysis of an enterprise. The reflective paper has guiding questions that are subjective in nature and successful completion requires a thorough, insightful, and well-articulated document that describes the learner's value proposition to industry and society.</p>",
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