MS Travel Technology and Analytics

UCF’s Master of Science in Travel Technology and Analytics forges a new path in interdisciplinary education encompassing engineering, science and management contextualized by the global travel industry. The program — a first of its kind in the nation — is offered by UCF’s College of Engineering and Computer Science and Rosen College of Hospitality Management, which is ranked in the top 5 among best colleges for hospitality and tourism in the world by CEOWorld magazine and in the ShanghaiRankings for research. The proliferation of new and emerging technologies that make travelling more convenient and efficient, such as ride-sharing mobile apps and third-party booking services, is fueling the industry’s demand for high-tech workers.

Diverging from traditional business/management degrees, the M.S. in Travel Technology and Analytics focuses on prescriptive and predictive techniques to anticipate and solve problems in a forward-looking approach. Courses cover concepts in travel technology, hospitality management and travel analytics, providing you with a solid foundation in the travel and tourism industry. Plus, you’ll have a unique advantage in the program: Access to a world-class tourist destination that gives you hands-on experience in existing industry practices and testing proposed innovations.

The 30-hour master’s degree program is offered partially or fully online. In-person classes are offered at both the Rosen College campus and UCF’s main campus.

Highlights

• UCF’s travel technology and analytics program is the first of its kind in the nation to develop leaders in the travel and tourism industry.

• As the No. 1 travel destination in the U.S., Orlando provides an ideal learning environment for technology professionals to apply their skills in the travel industry.

• Job growth for travel technology and analytics grads is projected to increase 5% nationwide.

• The median pay for travel technology and analytics grads is $94,000.

Application Deadlines

Fall Priority January 15 and July 1 for the Fall semester

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.