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Florida International University
MS in Hospitality Management
Florida International University
Course Overview
Florida International University's MS in Hospitality Management is offered by the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management — one of the largest and highest-ranked hospitality schools in the US, based in Miami, a global gateway for travel, cruise, events, and hospitality investment. The programme covers hospitality finance and analytics, revenue management, marketing, beverage and event management, and global tourism strategy, with strong industry placement links across Florida's vast hotel, cruise, and tourism sector and an applied capstone.
Sri Lankan applicants — hospitality, tourism, and business graduates — choose FIU for: a strong, more affordable US hospitality credential than the Ivy options, Miami's position as a hospitality and cruise-industry hub, and 12 months of US OPT (with this being a non-STEM management degree). Given tourism's central role in Sri Lanka's economy, this expertise is directly relevant. The MS suits those targeting hotel and resort management, cruise and events, revenue management, and tourism marketing.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A recognised Bachelor's degree (minimum 3.0 GPA equivalent) in any discipline; hospitality, tourism, or business backgrounds are common.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants with degrees in Hospitality / Tourism Management (SLIIT, NSBM, ICBT, university tourism programmes) or business degrees are competitive.
- check_circle GRE/GMAT often waived for applicants with a strong GPA or relevant experience; a resume and statement of purpose.
- check_circle Two recommendation letters; certified, translated transcripts and degree certificates.
- check_circle Relevant hospitality or tourism work experience strengthens the file.
English Proficiency
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 80 Overall.
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall.
- check_circle Duolingo English Test accepted per current admissions guidance.
- check_circle Waived if your Bachelor's was taught and assessed entirely in English (Sri Lankan applicants with English-medium degrees qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount ($) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (full programme, international) | $31,000 | Rs. 9,920,000 |
| Living Expenses in Miami (18 months) | $24,000 | Rs. 7,680,000 |
| F-1 Visa, SEVIS & Travel | $1,500 | Rs. 480,000 |
| Books, Insurance & Materials | $3,000 | Rs. 960,000 |
| Total Programme Investment | $59,500 | Rs. 19,040,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
FIU MS Hospitality graduates qualify for 12 months of F-1 OPT to work in the US after graduation. Miami's hospitality, cruise, and events economy gives strong placement into hotel and resort groups, cruise lines (Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL are Miami-based), revenue management, and event and tourism marketing roles. Sri Lankan returnees route into resort and hotel-group management, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, cruise and travel companies, and hospitality consulting.
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ඔබට සුදුසු විශ්වවිද්යාලයක් තේරීම, අයදුම්පත් යොමු කිරීම, SOP සකස් කිරීම සහ වීසා ලබා ගැනීම ඇතුළු සෑම පියවරකදීම, ඔබ වෙනුවෙන් සියලුම වගකීම් විශ්වාසවන්තව අප භාර ගනිමු.