Rosen College of Hospitality Management
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The UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management is an academic college
of the University of Central Florida
located in Orlando
, Florida
, USA. The dean
of the college is Abraham Pizam, Ph.D.
The college is renowned as one of the finest schools of hospitality in the United States. Rosen College is also one of the fastest growing academic programs at UCF.
(BS) degree upon successful graduation.
degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management and a PhD
in Hospitality Education.
In addition, a graduate Certificate in Hospitality Management is offered for international students with bachelor's degrees in either hospitality or business. The program lasts six months and consists of 12 graduate credit hours, of which nine are earned from course work and the remaining three from an internship at Walt Disney World Resort
.
Orlando is one of the world's premier tourist destinations: over 42 million tourists visit the area each year. The Greater Orlando area has over 120,000 rooms and 4,000 restaurants, with no less than 75 theme parks and attractions, including Walt Disney World Resort, the world's largest and most-visited attraction.
The Rosen College campus is designed to imitate a resort-style feel with elegant Spanish-inspired architecture and landscaping, various areas of the college are dedicated in name to major donors to the college including the Disney Dining Room, Universal Orlando Library, Darden Auditorium, and the state-of-the-art Anheuser Busch Beer & Wine Lab. The campus includes the Three Pillars Cafe, a student-operated cafe that serves various cuisines and food items. The College is located near the Orange County Convention Center
.
Regular Shuttle service is offered Monday through Thursday to and from the UCF Main Campus. The college has seen record high enrollment for the 2008 and 2009 school year.
College
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of the University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida
The University of Central Florida, commonly referred to as UCF, is a metropolitan public research university located in Orlando, Florida, United States...
located in Orlando
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, USA. The dean
Dean (education)
In academic administration, a dean is a person with significant authority over a specific academic unit, or over a specific area of concern, or both...
of the college is Abraham Pizam, Ph.D.
The college is renowned as one of the finest schools of hospitality in the United States. Rosen College is also one of the fastest growing academic programs at UCF.
History and Namesake
UCF offered its first program in Hospitality Management in 1983. The program became a full-fledged college in 2004 when Harris Rosen, owner of Orlando-based Rosen Hotels, donated 20 acres adjacent to his Rosen Shingle Creek Resort and $25 million to start the College.Academic programs
The Rosen College of Hospitality Management offers three undergraduate degrees and two graduate degrees.Undergraduate degrees
All three Rosen College undergraduate programs confer the Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
(BS) degree upon successful graduation.
- Hospitality ManagementHospitality management studiesHospitality management is the academic study of the hospitality industry. A degree in Hospitality management is often conferred from either a university college dedicated to the studies of hospitality management or a business school with a department in hospitality management studies...
(with two specialized tracks available: Theme Park and Attraction Management and Golf and Club Management) - RestaurantRestaurantA restaurant is an establishment which prepares and serves food and drink to customers in return for money. Meals are generally served and eaten on premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services...
and FoodserviceFoodserviceFood Service or catering industry defines those businesses, institutions, and companies responsible for any meal prepared outside the home...
Management - Event ManagementEvent managementEvent management is the application of project management to the creation and development of festivals, events and conferences.Event management involves studying the intricacies of the brand, identifying the target audience, devising the event concept, planning the logistics and coordinating the...
Graduate degrees
The graduate program includes a Master of ScienceMaster of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management and a PhD
PHD
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in Hospitality Education.
In addition, a graduate Certificate in Hospitality Management is offered for international students with bachelor's degrees in either hospitality or business. The program lasts six months and consists of 12 graduate credit hours, of which nine are earned from course work and the remaining three from an internship at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort , is the world's most-visited entertaimental resort. Located in Lake Buena Vista, Florida ; approximately southwest of Orlando, Florida, United States, the resort covers an area of and includes four theme parks, two water parks, 23 on-site themed resort hotels Walt...
.
Campus
The Rosen College campus is designed to imitate a resort-style feel with elegant Spanish-inspired architecture and landscaping, various areas of the college are dedicated in name to major donors to the college including the Disney Dining Room, Universal Orlando Library, Darden Auditorium, and the state-of-the-art Anheuser Busch Beer & Wine Lab. The campus includes the Three Pillars Cafe, a student-operated cafe that serves various cuisines and food items. The College is located near the Orange County Convention Center
Orange County Convention Center
The Orange County Convention Center is the primary public convention center for the Central Florida region. The center currently ranks as the second largest convention center in the United States . The OCCC offers of total space, of which is exhibit space...
.
Regular Shuttle service is offered Monday through Thursday to and from the UCF Main Campus. The college has seen record high enrollment for the 2008 and 2009 school year.