UF’s Online Master’s in Tourism and Hospitality Management Alum Finds Career Success
August 06, 2024
Seeking to advance her career in tourism and hospitality, Lauren Brown decided to pursue a master’s degree to gain a competitive edge. While researching degree options, she discovered that the University of Florida’s online Master’s in Tourism and Hospitality Management program offered unparalleled affordability and flexibility, allowing her to earn a prestigious graduate degree while continuing to work. This program empowered her to achieve her academic and professional goals simultaneously.
After earning her UF master’s degree and graduating from the online Tourism and Hospitality Management program, Lauren secured a new position as an Advisor Experience Associate at Context Travel, a tourism firm specializing in authentic, elevated personal tours for travelers. The comprehensive education and esteemed reputation of her UF master’s degree played a crucial role in her successful career transition. Lauren is ready to leverage the new skills and connections she gained in this program to achieve her career goals.
“Deciding where I would earn my master’s degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management was an important career decision for me. Now, as a new UF alumni, I am so very glad to have earned my degree as a Gator. The flexibility of earning my master’s online allowed me the time to continue building my work experience while still receiving a top-notch education from professors who are leaders in the industry. From gaining invaluable connections through networking with my professors to having the power of the UF brand on my resume, I have had so many doors and experiences open to me. This online master’s program at UF has set me up for success in the tourism industry and I look forward to representing the Gator Nation for the rest of my career. Go Gators!” - Lauren Brown
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ABOUT THE ONLINE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
The 100% online, instructor-led Master of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management is designed for busy, working professionals or those just getting started in their careers.
This program allows you to earn your degree and apply what you learn in the classroom to your current and future work environments. Using real data from top industry experts, graduate students develop resource-based views and comprehensive strategies for managing and leading tourism and hospitality organizations. Students will also obtain a holistic perspective of environmental concerns that impact visitation to sensitive areas, including how to build sustainable initiatives into a business model and how to use unique faculty-developed tools to better respond to these issues.
Ignite your tourism and hospitality career with our streamlined admissions process.