College: Dedman College of Hospitality
Degree: BS
Specialized Admission: No
Address: Dedman College of Hospitality, University Center B 2200
Phone: (850) 644-8410
Email: rdyehouse@fsu.edu
*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 private club and golf resort industries are experiencing tremendous growth on a global scale, creating a demand for leaders with business skills and knowledge to manage organizations in multi-cultural environments in the U.S. and abroad. If you are a business-minded individual with a passion for creating memorable experiences on a luxury scale, the Global Club Management and Leadership major at the Dedman College of Hospitality is your ticket to an exciting and successful career.
As a student in this major you will earn a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management with a major in Global Club Management and Leadership from the Dedman College of Hospitality at Florida State University.
Prerequisite Coursework: (12 hours)
The following courses must be completed with a C minus or better:
MAC 1105 (3) College Algebra
HFT 1000 (3) Introduction to Hospitality
ECO 2013 (3) Principles of Macroeconomics OR ECO 2023 (3) Principles of Microeconomics
CGS 2100 (3) Microcomputer Applications for Business OR CGS 2518 (3) Spreadsheets for Business (preferred)
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 .
Admission Requirements to the Upper-Division Major
Admission to the hospitality programs 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;
3) Satisfactory completion of all required prerequisite coursework; and
4) Successful completion of 1st & 2nd GE English and 1st & 2nd GE Math coursework
Major Program of Studies at FSU: (40-44 hours)
Students must earn a C minus or better and a minimum GPA of 2.00 in courses used to satisfy the Global Club Management and Leadership major requirements. Courses taken at a Community College may NOT be substituted for 3000/4000 level courses.
Lower-Division Requirement: (3 hours)
HFT 1000 (3) Introduction to Hospitality
This course is a Term 4 milestone. Transfer students must complete it in their first term of enrollment at FSU.
Major Area Requirements for Global Club Management and Leadership Majors (40 hours)
A grade of C minus or better must be earned in each course used to satisfy the major area requirements.
Hospitality Core Requirements: (12 hours)
HFT 3424 (3) Hospitality Financial Analysis
HFT 4502 (3) Integrated Marketing for Hospitality
HFT 4224 (3) Hospitality Leadership and Ethics
HFT 3941 (3) Internship
Global Club Major Area Coursework: (28 hours)
HFT 1350 (1) Golf for Business and Life
HFT 3100 (3) Introduction to Global Club Management
HFT 3101 (3) Global Club Operations and Governance
HFT 3104 (3) Member Engagement & Events
HFT 3431 (3) Hospitality Managerial Accounting
HFT 3806 (3) Introduction to Food/Beverage Management
HFT4802 (3) Catering Management
Approved Electives (9) as outlined on department website
An updated list of approved major electives can be found on the department website:
https://dedman.fsu.edu/current-students/undergraduate-programs/electives
Additional Requirements
1. Global Club Management and Leadership majors are required to complete 6 months of approved internship.
2. Global Club Management and Leadership majors are required to complete a global component to include one of the following: International Internship, Study Abroad Experience with FSU International Programs or Center for Global Engagement, a Domestic Internship with a Multinational Corporation, or the completion of a Global Citizenship Certificate that is awarded by the Center for Global Engagement.
3. Attendance and/or participation in a minimum of 6 industry events is required. These may include but are not limited to: Club Management Association of America (CMAA) National Student Conference, CMAA World Conference, PGA Merchandise Show, CMAA FSU Student Chapter Club Tour Events, and FSU Dedman College Leadership Summit.
4. Global Club Management and Leadership majors are required to be members of the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) upon being formally admitted to the major.
5. Global Club Management and Leadership majors are required to complete a digital capstone portfolio that includes internship documentation, CMAA involvement, industry engagement and activities, international experience, an internship reflection essay, and work related photos.
Digital Literacy (0 hours beyond prerequisites)
CGS 2100 (3) or CGS 2518 (3) meets this requirement for the major.
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 college-level course.
Minimum Program Requirements - Summary
Total Hours Required 120
General Education 36*
Prerequisite Coursework 12*
Major Coursework 40
Minor Coursework 0
Digital Literacy 0 beyond prerequisites
Oral Competency 3 beyond other requirements
University Requirements 13-30
Electives to bring total hours to 120
*Some Prerequisite courses may also be counted as part of General Education requirements.
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 www.academic-guide.fsu.edu/.
1. A minimum of 45 hours at the 3000 level or above, at least 30 of which must be taken at this University.
2. 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.
3. The final 30 hours must be completed in residence at this University.
1st Summer: It's recommended the 1st summer is spent gaining valuable hospitality work experience at a private club, golf resort, or club management organization. Alternatively, students may consider studying abroad.
2nd Summer: It's recommended to obtain a domestic internship at a private club or golf resort.
Final Summer: It is highly recommended that students obtain a domestic or international internship or complete a Study Abroad experience.
Representative Job Titles Related to this Major: General Manager, Food & Beverage Director, Banquet & Events Manager, Global Marketing Manager, Group Sales Manager, Membership Director, Recreation Director, Merchandise/Buyer Manager, Club Industry Data Analyst, Club Controller, Food and Beverage Manager, Health and Wellness Director, and Events Manager.
Representative Employers: Private Clubs, Yacht Clubs, Golf Clubs, Management Companies, Club Suppliers, Golf Apparel Companies, Media, Golf Financial Services, Real Estate and Development, International Resorts.
International Opportunities: Study Abroad and International internships are available for students majoring in Global Club Management and Leadership. Examples of previous approved internship programs have been in diverse locations such as Ireland, England, Australia, New Zealand, Wales and Dubai. Interested students should contact Program Director Cynthia Johnson at cjohnson@dedman.fsu.edu .
ACADEMIC MAP (Effective Summer 2025 and after)
*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. The Global Club Management and Leadership and elective courses must be selected to satisfy all area and diversity requirements unless your program meets these requirements with major courses. 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.
This nationally and internationally recognized program in hospitality was established in recognition of the demand for industry executives with the kind of education tomorrow’s private club manager will need. The curriculum is designed so students not only learn the hospitality industry but they learn the specialized knowledge needed for the club management industry on a global scale. Graduates understand the basic functions, objectives, and tools of management that are common to all executive roles.
To be admitted to the Global Club Management and Leadership major, you must have completed at least 52 hours, have earned a “C minus" or better in the Admission Prerequisite Courses (MAC1105, HFT1000, CGS2100 or CGS2518 (preferred) and either ECO2013 or ECO2023) and have the required overall GPA of a 2.00 or higher.
Requirements for Progression to the Upper-Division Major:
Admission requires the following:
1) Completion of at least 52 semester hours;
2) A cumulative grade point average of at least a 2.00 on all course work attempted;
3) Satisfactory completion of all required prerequisite coursework; and
4) 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 |
| MAC 1105 College Algebra3 |
| ECO2013 Macroeconomics OR ECO2023 Microeconomics3 |
| GE History3 |
| HFT1000 Introduction to Hospitality3 |
| Required Milestones: Term 1 |
| Complete ENC1101 ( ≥ 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 or Ethics3 |
| GE Elective3 |
| GE Elective3 |
| Required Milestones: Term 2 |
| Complete ENC 2135 ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Complete MAC1105 ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Overall GPA 2.00 or higher |
| Sample Schedule: Term 3 hrs |
| CGS2100 Microcomputer Applications OR CGS2518 Spreadsheets3 |
| 2nd GE Mathematics or Statistics3 |
| SIP course3 |
| Oral Communication Competency course3 |
| GE Elective3 |
| Required Milestones: Term 3 |
| Complete 2nd GE Mathematics or Statistics course ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Overall GPA 2.00 or higher |
| Sample Schedule: Term 4 hrs |
| GE Core Natural Science and Lab4 |
| GE Humanities/Cultural Practice or Ethics3 |
| Writing course3 |
| GE Elective4 |
| GE Elective3 |
| Required Milestones: Term 4 |
| Complete HFT1000 ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Complete ECO2013 or ECO2023 ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Complete CGS2100 or CGS2518 ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Overall GPA 2.00 or higher |
| Sample Schedule: Term 5 hrs |
| HFT 3806 Introduction to Food/Beverage Management3 |
| HFT 3424 Hospitality Financial Analysis3 |
| HFT 3100 Introduction to Global Club Management3 |
| HFT 1350 Golf for Business and Life1 |
| GE Elective3 |
| Required Milestones: Term 5 |
| Complete HFT3424 OR HFT3806 with a final grade of C minus or higher |
| Civic Literacy requirement |
| CMAA Student Membership Verification |
| Sample Schedule: Term 6 hrs |
| HFT 3431 Hospitality Managerial Accounting3 |
| HFT 3101 Global Club Operations and Governance3 |
| HFT or LEI Elective3 |
| GE elective3 |
| HFT 3941 Internship3 |
| Required Milestones: Term 6 |
| Complete BOTH HFT3424 and HFT3806 with a final grade of C minus or higher |
| Sample Schedule: Term 7 hrs |
| HFT 3104 Member Engagement & Events3 |
| HFT 4502 Integrated Marketing for Hospitality3 |
| HFT or LEI Elective3 |
| GE elective3 |
| Required Milestones: Term 7 |
| Complete a Pre-Graduation Check |
| Sample Schedule: Term 8 hrs |
| HFT 4224 Leadership and Ethics3 |
| HFT 4802 Catering Management3 |
| HFT or LEI Elective3 |
| HFT or LEI Elective 3 |
| GE elective3 |
| Required Milestones: Term 8 |
| Apply for Graduation in 1st two weeks |