the Resort and Hospitality Management (RHM) major with no concentration or
the RHM major with a concentration in Professional Golf Management and
the RHM major with a concentration in Event Management.
the RHM major with a concentration in Spa Management
The curriculum, developed by industry leaders is uniquely focused on the essential knowledge needed to manage the complex and sophisticated operations of multi-million dollar resort and private club properties. Students are required to take forty-two credit hours of Resort and Hospitality Management core courses. With over forty top rated resorts and one hundred sixty private clubs nearby, the program is particularly fortunate to have the availability and commitment of top industry professionals with both education and industry experience to teach classes. The program includes 9 to 16 months of field/internship experience in a chosen area of hospitality interest. Internship and field experience sites are available to FGCU RHM students in the area's finest resorts, private clubs, spas and restaurants. Students in their junior year are paired with a local area industry mentor, who provides insight and guidance to the student through graduation and beyond.
Transfer students, students with associate degrees, and students with industry work experience that wish to continue their education are encouraged to consider a Resort and Hospitality Management Degree from FGCU. Through internship experiences and selecting from a defined list of elective courses, students can focus their studies on any of the following topics: Resort Management, Club Management, Spa Management. See the Program Coordinator for additional information.
