MS Online Event Leadership

Over the past several years, the way events are hosted, managed and scheduled has transformed and there’s been an increased demand for virtual and hybrid events driven by emerging technologies. As the industry looks to the future of events, there’s an increasing demand for dynamic leaders who are able to navigate the complexities of these reimagined experiences.

Created for professionals with three to five years of experience in the event industry, UCF Online’s Master of Science in Event Leadership will teach you the latest industry trends and build upon your existing skillset to help you be successful in a highly competitive market. This 30-credit cohort program will help you understand the ever-changing event landscape, teach you how to design and deliver complex, highly engaging events, and the management and leadership skills needed to succeed.

Upon completing this fully online master’s in event leadership program offered through the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, you’ll be prepared to pursue senior-level leadership positions within the industry. Take your next step toward your career as an event leader today.

Highlights

• Faculty highly experienced online educators with both academic and industry cohorts.

• Extensive networking with leading event industry players across the US.

• No GRE or GMAT Required.

• Complete in as little as 5 semesters.

Application Deadlines

July 1 for Fall semester

Why UCF Online?

With over 25 years of experience in online teaching and learning, UCF Online offers students an innovative approach to education. Our degrees are accessible, convenient, and designed with working professionals in mind so you can receive a quality education on your terms.

Online Support for Success

You’ve made the decision to continue your education and we’re here to help. From the moment you express interest in a UCF Online program, you’re assigned an enrollment coach to help you navigate everything from completing an application to understanding tuition and the financial aid resources available to you. Once you’re admitted, you’ll be transitioned to a personal success coach who will support you with maintaining school-life balance from the first day of classes through graduation. You’ve committed to furthering your education and we’re committed to guiding you along the way.

The Best Place To Study Hospitality Management

Located just minutes from some of the world’s top-rated attractions, resorts, restaurants, and convention spaces, the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management provides students with an unrivaled opportunity to learn and work in the industry’s leading market. Situated in the heart of hospitality, UCF Rosen College also looks like it belongs in a world-class destination: our 159,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, Mediterranean resort-style campus is the largest facility ever built for hospitality management education in the U.S.

UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, located in Orlando, Florida, offers students an unrivaled opportunity to learn and work in the heart of hospitality. Named the nation’s #1 college for research and hospitality education by the 2022 ShanghaiRankings’ survey, UCF Rosen College is committed to providing an environment where we educate the next generation of industry leaders through internationally-recognized faculty, innovative academic programs, cutting-edge research, and strong industry and community partnerships, while delivering a global perspective on hospitality management, event management, entertainment management, lodging and restaurant management, and lifestyle community management.

UCF Rosen College is committed to providing an environment where the diverse backgrounds of students and faculty enrich the University, alumni and industry community at large. In addition to learning from our faculty of internationally-recognized experts, students benefit from our unparalleled industry partnerships that provide access to guest speakers, internships, memberships, scholarships, and networking opportunities, that help stimulate successful careers in this exciting and booming hospitality and tourism industries.

Florida welcomed more visitors in 2021 than in any other year in recorded state history – nearly 118 million people and 59,3 million of them visited Orlando – we are truly in the heart of hospitality.

Learn From Industry Leaders & Renowned Scholars

Our faculty members represent 18 different countries and are known worldwide for their research, teaching skills and professional experience in the hospitality industry. Many of them served in executive roles in government, DMOs, restaurants, hotels, theme parks and attractions, and across the entertainment industry.

They have also planned major conventions and events, and held leadership roles in numerous professional organizations. Working alongside our accomplished faculty, you will graduate with the latest knowledge, valuable work experience and industry connections.

UCF Rosen College Of Hospitality Management Diversity Equity And Inclusion For All

At UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, we celebrate a culture of diversity, equity and inclusive excellence. Diversity creates a unified culture that makes us smarter — and better. Our excellence is made stronger through our differences, and celebrating our uniqueness brings vibrancy and energy to our academics and campus experience.

Each of us brings our own uniqueness to UCF Rosen College. Our diversity and commitment to inclusive excellence are what makes UCF Rosen College a special place, from our international faculty and students who teach and learn in global compatibility to our partners around the world. As Rosen Knights, we celebrate each other’s differences and we welcome and respect them. We support an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion and we accept all who choose to walk through our campus gates in the spirit of collegiality. Let us lift each other up and affirm our cultural differences while we embrace our culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.