Source: FIU

MIAMI -- Florida International University's Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management has added new specializations in revenue management and hospitality real estate development to its 12-month online Master of Science in Hospitality Management degree.

The Chaplin School's graduate program prepares students with a comprehensive core curriculum covering key areas of the industry, including law, finance, management and marketing. The introduction of the new specializations reflects increasing industry demand for students with focused knowledge and a solid foundation in the business of hospitality.

"Students who aspire to follow a career path in these growing fields will now be positioned for greater opportunities. Employers will find them prepared to hit the ground running after graduation. It also reflects a commitment to the school's core vision to become a leading global resource for creating and cultivating innovative management talent and solutions for the hospitality and tourism industry," said Mike Hampton, dean of the Chaplin School.

The new specializations are:

Hospitality Real Estate Development

Students will learn to bridge the gap between development and real estate to accomplish a company's expansion goals. They will be prepared to become an integral part of teams focused on research, analysis, site selection and development.

Revenue Management

As critical thinkers and strategists with the goal of maximizing revenue, students in this specialization will sharpen their data-gathering, analytical and decision-making skills. Using advanced techniques and modern tools, they will be prepared to devise comprehensive, company-wide revenue management strategies.

For more information, please visit hospitality.fiu.edu.

About the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management

Florida International University is a Top 50 public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. High research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 58,000 and 260,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Lazaro Gonzalez
Florida International University
FIU