FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU)

In early 1971, the then Associate Dean of Cornell Hospitality program, Gerry Lattin was hired to lead the School of Hotel, Food and Travel Services at the new and not yet built, first state university in Miami, Florida – Florida International University. This decision would impact the future of the Chaplin School for years to come.

The Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at FIU offers an array of academic programs ranging from mega-events management to hospitality real estate development and revenue management. Students have numerous major, minor and certificate degree options at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

At FIU, we search the world for real solutions to global problems. From the Everglades in South Florida to the Arctic Ocean at the North Pole, FIU researchers are using real innovation to make a real difference.

As South Florida’s only public research university, our drive to make our world a better place has earned us a distinction few other universities can match: R1 Carnegie Very High Research Designation, the top-tier category for doctoral research universities.

Graduates from the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at FIU can pursue careers in hotel and resort management, event planning, tourism development, cruise line operations, food and beverage management, hospitality real estate management, and hospitality consulting. Miami’s global tourism hub gives students strong industry access through internships with leading hospitality brands like Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Bacardi USA, Carnival Cruise Lines, Marriott International, and more!