College: Dedman College of Hospitality
Degree: BS in Hospitality Management
Specialized Admission: No
Contact: Renee Dyehouse
Address: Dedman College of Hospitality, University Center B 2200
Phone: (850) 644-8410
Email: rdyehouse@fsu.edu
Students cannot begin enrolling in this major until Fall 2026. Also, please note: FSU is not yet authorized to enroll F-1 international students in the Bachelor's degree in Event Management. International students who need an F-1 visa, should NOT apply to this major at this time.
*Please Note: Face-to-face/in-person instruction of this program is available ONLY at the main campus in Tallahassee, FL. This program is NOT available via Online/Distance Learning.*
The major in Event Management is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary in the dynamic and fast-paced event planning industry. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including event planning and coordination, marketing and promotion, budgeting and financial management, and the use of technology in event management. Students also have opportunities to gain hands-on experience through internships and real-world projects, working closely with industry professionals. Graduates are prepared to thrive in a dynamic field that encompasses conferences, festivals, weddings, sports events, corporate meetings, and large-scale community gatherings.
Prerequisite Coursework: None
Note: State-wide common prerequisites are always under review. For the most current information and for acceptable alternative courses, visit the “Common Prerequisites Manual.” This is available from the “Student Services” section of http://www.flvc.org.
Requirements for Progression to the Upper-Division Major
Admission to the event management degree requires the following:
1) Completion of at least 52 semester hours;
2) A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 on all college work attempted; and
3) Successful completion of 1st & 2nd GE English and 1st & 2nd GE Math coursework.
Major Program of Studies at FSU: (43 hours)
Community college courses may not be substituted for 3000/4000 level courses.
Students must earn a C minus or better and a minimum GPA of 2.00 in courses used to satisfy the Hospitality and Tourism Management major requirements.
Event Mangement Core Requirements (12 hours)
HFT 3424 (3) Hospitality Financial Analysis
HFT 4224 (3) Hospitality Leadership and Ethics
HFT 4502 (3) Integrated Marketing for Hospitality
HFT 3941 (3) Internship
Event Mangement Major Area Courses: (31 hours)
HFT 1000 (3) Introduction to Hospitality
HFT 1790 (3) Introduction to Special Events
LEI 2318 (3) Events: Love Them, Then Leave Them. What's My Footprint?
HFT 3431 (3) Hospitality Managerial Accounting
HFT 3XXXC (4) Food and Beverage Operations Management
HFT 4802 (3) Catering Management
HFT 4394 (3) Event Operations & Management
LEI 4864 (3) Technology for Events
Approved Electives (6) as outlined on department website
HFT 4941 (0) Work Experience**
Event Management majors must complete a minimum of 3 credit hours of HFT3941 (Management Internship).
Majors may complete additional credit hours (up to 12 total) of HFT3941 (Management Internship) and use them as substitutes for Elective Requirements.
An updated list of approved hospitality electives can be found on the department website:
https://dedman.fsu.edu/current-students/undergraduate-programs/electives
Required Work Experience:
Students enrolled in the Event Management major must complete at least one thousand (1,000) hours of work experience in the hospitality industry. Any internship hours completed by the student will count toward this 1,000 total hour requirement. The work experience must be completed at the post- secondary level. Students must register for HFT 4941 Field Study in Hospitality Administration in the semester in which they will complete the 1,000 hours of work experience in the hospitality industry.
Minor Coursework: (0 hours)
A minor is not required for this major.
Digital Literacy: (0 hours beyond major requirements)
This requirement is met by successfully completing the required major course LEI 4864.
Oral Communication Competency: (3 hours beyond other requirements)
Students must demonstrate the ability to orally transmit ideas and information clearly. This requirement may be met through with a University approved oral communication competency course.
Minimum Program Requirements - Summary
Total Hours Required 120
General Education 36
Major Coursework 43
Minor Coursework 0
Digital Literacy 0 beyond major course
Oral Competency 3
Electives to bring total hours to 120
University Requirements 13-30 hours
Mapping is FSU’s academic advising and monitoring system. Academic progress is monitored each Fall and Spring semester to ensure that students are on course to earn their degree in a timely fashion. Transfer students must meet mapping guidelines to be accepted into their majors. You may view the map for this major at academic-guide.fsu.edu/.
1. Courses taken at a Community College may not be substituted for 3000/4000 level courses.
2. A minimum of 45 hours at the 3000 level or above, at least 30 of which must be taken at this University.
3. At least half of the major course semester hours must be completed in residence at this University. After enrolling at this University, all remaining major course requirements must be completed at this University.
4. The final 30 hours must be completed in residence at this University.
Salary Information: For more information go to: National Association of Colleges and Employers (www.naceweb.org) or the Occupational Outlook Handbook (www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm) provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Representative Job Titles: Event Manager, Conference Services Manager, Festival or Program Director, Experiential Marketing Manager, Promotions and Events Coordinator, Catering and Events Director, Destination Events Manager, Wedding Planner, Development Events Specialist, Fan Engagement Coordinator
Representative Employers: Hotels/Resorts, Conference Centers, Convention and Visitor Bureaus/Destination Marketing Organizations, Wedding Planning/Design Companies, Nonprofit Organizations and Organizations, Private Clubs, Sports Arenas and Stadiums, Corporations
Placement: The Dedman College of Hospitality works to provide employement opportunities for their majors. About 75-80 companies visit campus each year, with a near 100% placement rate.
ACADEMIC MAP (Effective Fall 2026 and after)
Students cannot begin enrolling in this major until Fall 2026. Also, please note: FSU is not yet authorized to enroll F-1 international students in the Bachelor's degree in Event Management. International students who need an F-1 visa, should NOT apply to this major at this time.
*Please Note: Face-to-face/in-person instruction of this program is available ONLY at the main campus in Tallahassee, FL. This program is NOT available via Online/Distance Learning.*
This map is a term-by-term sample course schedule. The milestones listed to the right of each term are designed to keep you on course to graduate in four years. The Sample Schedule serves as a general guideline to help you build a full schedule each term. Milestones are courses and special requirements necessary for timely progress to complete a major. Missing milestones will result in one of two types of map registration stops. The first level (Degree Map Off-track) is placed following grade posting if the student has missed a milestone for the first time in the major. If a student is in non-compliance with milestones for two (2) consecutive semesters (excluding summers), a Major Change Required stop is placed on the student's registration.
Requirements for Progression to the Upper-Division Major
Admission to the Event Management degree requires the following:
1) Completion of at least 52 semester hours;
2) A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 on all college work attempted; and
3) Successful completion of 1st & 2nd GE English and 1st & 2nd GE Math coursework.
Mapping Coordinator: Renee Dyehouse
Email: rdyehouse@fsu.edu
Sample Schedule and Required Milestones by Term
| Sample Schedule: Term 1 hrs |
| ENC 1101 Freshman Composition3 |
| GE Core Math3 |
| GE Core Social Science3 |
| GE History3 |
| HFT 1000 Introduction to Hospitality3 |
| Required Milestones: Term 1 |
| Complete ENC 1101 ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Overall GPA 2.00 or higher |
| Sample Schedule: Term 2 hrs |
| ENC 2135 Research, Genre, and Context 3 |
| GE Natural Science3 |
| GE Core Humanities/Cultural Practice course 3 |
| GE Elective3 |
| GE Elective3 |
| Required Milestones: Term 2 |
| Complete ENC 2135 ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Complete GE Core Math ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Overall GPA 2.00 or higher |
| Sample Schedule: Term 3 hrs |
| Digital Literacy course3 |
| 2nd GE Mathematics or Statistics3 |
| Oral Communication Competency course3 |
| SIP course3 |
| Civic Literacy Course and Assessment3 |
| Required Milestones: Term 3 |
| Complete 2nd GE Mathematics or Statistics ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Overall GPA 2.00 or higher |
| Sample Schedule: Term 4 hrs |
| GE Core Natural Science and Lab4 |
| GE Humanities/Cultural Practice course 3 |
| Writing course3 |
| Human Experience course3 |
| GE Elective3 |
| Required Milestones: Term 4 |
| Overall GPA 2.00 or higher |
| Sample Schedule: Term 5 hrs |
| HFT 3XXXC Food & Beverage Operations Management4 |
| HFT 3424 Hospitality Financial Analysis3 |
| Upper-Division Writing course3 |
| Writing course3 |
| LEI 2318 Events: Love Them, Then Leave Them. What's My Footprint? (Ethics course)3 |
| Required Milestones: Term 5 |
| Complete HFT 3424 or HFT 3XXXC with a final grade of C minus or higher |
| Civic Literacy requirement |
| Overall GPA 2.00 or higher |
| Sample Schedule: Term 6 hrs |
| HFT 3431 Hospitality Managerial Accounting3 |
| HFT 1790 Introduction to Special Events3 |
| HFT or LEI Elective3 |
| HFT or LEI Elective3 |
| HFT 3941 Internship (counts as Formative Experience)3 |
| Required Milestones: Term 6 |
| Complete BOTH HFT 3424 and HFT 3XXXC with a final grade of C minus or higher in each |
| Overall GPA 2.00 or higher |
| Sample Schedule: Term 7 hrs |
| HFT 4394 Event Operations and Management3 |
| LEI 4864 Technology for Events (Digital Literacy course)3 |
| HFT 4502 Integrated Marketing for Hospitality3 |
| HFT or LEI Elective3 |
| HFT or LEI Elective3 |
| Required Milestones: Term 7 |
| Complete a Pre-Graduation Check |
| Overall GPA 2.00 or higher |
| Sample Schedule: Term 8 hrs |
| HFT 4802 Catering Management3 |
| HFT 4224 Hospitality Leadership and Ethics3 |
| HFT or LEI Elective3 |
| HFT or LEI Elective3 |
| Elective3 |
| HFT 4941 (Work Experience) 0 |
| Required Milestones: Term 8 |
| Apply for Graduation in 1st two weeks |
| Overall GPA 2.00 or higher |