Bachelor of Science - Global Hospitality and Tourism - Julian and Kim MacQueen Guest Experience Management

University of West Florida offers an immersive, well-rounded educational experience guided by experienced faculty. The location near beautiful Florida Gulf Coast tourist communities provides a living laboratory where students can apply the knowledge and theories students learn in the classroom.

This program embraces diversity. University of West Florida welcomes traditional, non-traditional and international students interested in a four-year degree, as well as students holding associate's degrees.

University of West Florida offers a learning environment where students will be challenged and encouraged to pursue their individual career goals while gaining the foundation students need for success in the hospitality and tourism industry.

A common core of courses will give students an understanding of the interrelationships among the global hospitality and tourism industries, based on the underlying concepts of predictive analytics and quality guest experience management.

Students will have multiple opportunities to get involved with the hospitality and tourism industry, including internships and volunteering at events. The Department of Global Hospitality and Tourism Management also hosts industry professionals and conducts industry research.

This specialization prepares students to fill the growing demand for leadership positions in resorts, events, convention and visitors’ bureaus, sport facilities, food and beverage, travel and tourism, spas, airlines, hotels, amusement parks, casinos, cruise lines, private clubs and more. Students will learn creative problem-solving and gain technical knowledge and communication and leadership skills.