{"id":146516,"date":"2025-04-22T11:07:20","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T15:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=146516"},"modified":"2026-03-31T14:40:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T18:40:39","slug":"ucf-rosen-college-ranks-no-1-in-the-world-for-hospitality-education-for-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucf-rosen-college-ranks-no-1-in-the-world-for-hospitality-education-for-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Rosen College Ranks No. 1 in the World for Hospitality Education for 2025\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most anticipated theme parks in the world is about to open its gates \u2014 and right next door, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/college\/rosen-college-hospitality-management\/\">No. 1 hospitality and hotel management school on the planet<\/a> is preparing the talent who will shape its future.<\/p>\n<p>Universal\u2019s Epic Universe is expected to draw millions of visitors from across the globe, setting a new bar for immersive entertainment and redefining the guest experience. Less than a mile away, the Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Rosen College of Hospitality Management \u2014 newly ranked as the best in the world by <em>CEOWORLD<\/em> magazine \u2014 is training the next generation of leaders who bring places like Epic Universe to life.<\/p>\n<p>Located in the heart of Orlando\u2019s tourism corridor, Rosen College offers everything a student could want to thrive academically and graduate with a strong competitive edge to start or advance in their career, including faculty with decades of industry experience and expertise in theme parks, hotels, event management, entertainment and other fields.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Rosen College\u2019s recognition as the No. 1 hospitality program in the world demonstrates the excellence of our world-class faculty and industry partners,\u201d says Rosen College Dean Cynthia Mejia. \u201cOur faculty bring unrivaled industry experience to the classroom, are research and thought leaders in their disciplines, and prepare our students to lead and innovate in the field. With the opening of Epic Universe and so many other opportunities available to our graduates here in Orlando, Rosen College students are uniquely positioned to succeed in their careers of choice.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As tourism and attractions evolve with the latest technologies while still emphasizing the human connections of hospitality, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/hospitality-tourism\/celebrating-two-decades-of-excellence\/\">Rosen College graduates are shaping the future of the industry<\/a> at some of the world\u2019s most iconic destinations. They are helping Florida continue to break records for the number of visitors to the state \u2014 142.9 million in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOrlando is proud to be the No.1 hospitality program in the world, and we congratulate Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½\u2019s Rosen College of Hospitality Management on this well-deserved recognition,\u201d says Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando. \u201cWith hospitality at the heart of our region\u2019s economy, having a top-ranked institution like Rosen College in our backyard ensures a strong pipeline of talented, passionate leaders who will drive innovation in our industry for years to come. Many of our Visit Orlando team members are proud Rosen alumni, and we see firsthand the caliber of professionals the college produces.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>CEOWORLD<\/em> surveyed 250,000 graduates, industry professionals, employers and recruiters to help produce the rankings. The rankings take into account academic reputation, job placement rate, perceived global brands influence, and recruiter and employer feedback, among other categories.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cÂ鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Rosen College is located in the epicenter of the attractions industry and thus is able to provide an exceptional educational experience in the classroom alongside practical application of learnings in world-class attractions,\u201d says John Hallenbeck, vice president of attractions operations for Universal Studios Japan and co-chair of the Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Rosen College Theme Park and Attraction Advisory Board. A longtime advisor to Rosen College, Hallenbeck also assisted in developing the school\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/degree\/theme-park-and-attraction-management-bs\/\">theme park and attraction management degree program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe partnerships that Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Rosen College cultivates with leaders at attractions and other organizations involved in the industry provide expert mentors that are motivated to help students excel to become the next generation of industry professionals.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Rosen College was previously ranked the No. 1 hospitality program in the United States and among the top five in the world. The college offers six undergraduate degrees, three master\u2019s programs and the only doctoral program specifically in hospitality management in Florida, as well as several undergraduate and graduate certificates.<\/p>\n<p>Rosen College students are required to complete three internships, designed to build skills such as effective communication, resume development, leadership and exceptional guest service.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few Rosen College alumni&#8217;s takes on what makes the program the best in the nation:<\/p>\n<h2>Successful Rosen College Alumni: Faculty \u2018Make All the Difference\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cRosen College distinguishes itself through its cutting-edge curriculum, strong industry connections, and hands-on learning opportunities in the heart of Orlando,&#8221; says <strong>Arthur Hudnell \u201915<\/strong>, director of operations at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. &#8220;The Rosen College offers students unique chances to engage with leading hospitality companies worldwide, thoroughly preparing them for careers in the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMany of the professors I had the pleasure of learning from during my time at Rosen have remained trusted mentors and sounding boards,&#8221; says <strong>David \u201cWoody\u201d Woodstein \u201914,<\/strong> co-founder of LW Capital Consulting, an asset management firm overseeing 13 hotels. &#8220;Their real-world experience and continued engagement with alumni create a lifelong network of support. They offer invaluable third-party insights and guidance that continue to shape my approach to challenges and opportunities in the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEven 10 years after graduation, I\u2019m still finding new opportunities through Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ \u2014 whether it\u2019s mentoring students, speaking on campus or learning from the next generation of leaders about where the industry is headed,\u201d says <strong>Maxwell Glorit \u201915<\/strong>, who manages education programming for IAAPA Expo, the largest global conference for the attractions industry.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Rosen College is the No. 1 hospitality program in the world because of its world-class faculty, challenging curriculum and prime location in the hospitality capital of the world. The environment it creates \u2014 where like-minded students can connect, grow and network \u2014 makes it truly special,\u201d says <strong>Rick Powell \u201910<\/strong>, owner\/operator of Chick-fil-A in Mt. Dora, Florida. \u201cThe true value of a Rosen College education is that it makes you more experienced, more educated, more prepared and more competitive than most other candidates.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Located in the heart of Orlando\u2019s tourism corridor, Rosen College offers everything a student could want to thrive academically and graduate with a strong competitive edge to start or advance in their 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