MS in Hospitality Management: Cruise Line Operations Specialization

Program Overview

FIU's online Master of Science in Hospitality Management: Cruise Line Operations Specialization prepares leaders for the cruise line industry, focusing on leadership, law, sustainability, and logistics. The program leverages industry partnerships and offers students real-world experiences, resulting in a wide range of career opportunities with incomes ranging from $34,000 to $198,000. The program is consistently ranked among the best online hospitality management programs and is recognized for its excellence in hotel management.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

FIU's online Master of Science in Hospitality Management: Cruise Line Operations Specialization is a specialized program that focuses on the cruise line industry. It is designed to prepare leaders to create exceptional customer experiences in the future. The program leverages FIU's connections within the cruise line industry and offers students unique, real-world opportunities to apply their learning. The M.S. in Hospitality Management: Cruise Line Operations Specialization covers:

• Cruise industry law including maritime law, port state laws, and international treaties.
• Cruise line leadership including human resources, general management, culture, policy, and impact.
• Sustainability in cruise line operations, focusing on new technology, consumption, consumer demand, and local infrastructure.
• Logistics and shoreside operations including forecasting, research, strategic planning, customs, insurance, security, and financing.

Outline:

• Core Courses:
• HMG 6257 Hospitality and Tourism Industry Research Analysis (3 credits)
• HMG 6446 Hospitality and Tourism Technology Innovations (3 credits)
• HMG 6477 Financial Management for the Hospitality Industry (3 credits)
• HMG 6246 Organizational Behavior in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry (3 credits)
• HMG 6280 Global Issues in Hospitality and Tourism (3 credits)
• HMG 6296 Strategic Management for Hospitality and Tourism (3 credits)
• HMG 6916 Hospitality Industry Research Project (3 credits) OR HMG 6946 Graduate Internship (3 credits)
• Cruise Line Operations Courses:
• HMG 6263 Logistics and Shoreside Operations (3 credits)
• HMG 6261 Cruise Line Leadership (3 credits)
• HMG 6600 Cruise Industry Law (3 credits)
• HMG 6260 Sustainability in Cruise Line Operations (3 credits)

Total Credits:

33

Tentative Cohort Schedule:

Fall 2022

• Term A: HMG 6257 and HMG 6446
• Term B: HMG 6477 and HMG 6246

Spring 2023

• Term A: HMG 6280 and HMG 6263
• Term B: HMG 6261 and HMG 6260

Summer 2023

• Term A: HMG 6296
• Term B: HMG 6600
• Term C: HMG 6916 OR HMG 6946

Careers:

• Traditional Career Paths:
• Hotel General Manager
• Food Service Manager
• Entertainment Manager
• Food & Beverage Manager
• Convention Sales Manager
• Supply Chain Manager
• Cruise Operations Manager
• Revenue Manager
• Hotel Development
• Entrepreneur
• Non-traditional Career Paths:
• HR Coordinator
• Customer Service Manager
• Sales Representative
• Recruitment Consultant
• Communication Coordinator
• General Manager

Income Range:

$34,000 - $198,000

Industry Outlook:

• FL: 11% increase
• US: 7% increase

Other:

• Partnerships:
• Chaplin School co-produces the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SobeWFF) with Southern Glazer’s.
• The school has partnerships with major global hospitality and tourism corporations such as Carnival Cruise Lines and Marriott International.
• The school has partnerships with food and beverage producers such as Bacardi, Badia, and Quirch.
• Global corporate partners:
• Contribute to funding opportunities for students.
• Provide employment experiences.
• Deliver resources to advance the quality of education and service.

Ranking:

• Ranked No.
1 Best Online Hospitality Management Program by BestColleges.com
• Ranked No.
1 for Best Online Hotel Management Programs by AffordableCollegesOnline.com
• Chaplin School ranked in top 50 worldwide (QS World University Rankings by Subject), 2019.