Bachelor of Science in
Senior Living Management
The Senior Living Management B.S. degree is an interdisciplinary program with the department of Health Management & Informatics in UCF’s College of Community Innovation and Education and the School of Social Work in UCF’s College of Health Professions and Sciences. Senior living management companies have expressed great interest in hiring individuals with combined skills in health management and hospitality services, thus the interdisciplinary nature of the degree. This is the first degree program for senior living management in the state of Florida and in the United States, that factors in the hospitality management approach of exceptional customer service and the hedonic lifestyle. There is no patient care involved, just management of all aspects of a home or community.
This degree program will not require a medical or nursing degree. Its major components will focus on general education, hospitality core courses, healthcare-management core courses and the senior living lifestyle to encompass lodging, food and beverage, events and entertainment, plus some electives. The senior living management degree program focuses on developing business acumen and management skills for independent and assisted living housing, and continuous care communities, where hospitality services are important components.
Graduates with a Senior Living Management B.S. degree can expect a salary range of $40-$75 thousand in two-five years and may pursue professional career paths in the industry such as:
Executive Director
Assistant Director
Operations Management
Foodservice Director
Activity and Event Director
The UCF Rosen College Advantage
• 3,000+ undergraduate students*
• 73 world renowned faculty members from 17 countries*
• 159,000-square-foot college campus facility
• Ranked among the top 5 hospitality and
tourism management programs worldwide
• Mixed-mode course work; on-campus and online, flexible for distance learning
• Comprehensive Hospitality Management
curriculum that incorporates lodging, food & beverage, event management, entertainment management
• Extensive network of local and national
opportunities for full engagement in the senior living management industry
• Interdisciplinary Curriculum developed
with UCF College of Community In novation and UCF College of Health Professions and Sciences
• Orientation and Advising plus Pegasus
Pathways to assist students with reaching their full potential
• hospitality.ucf.edu
*Fall 2018 data
UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management |9907 UNIVERSAL BOULEVARD, ORLANDO, FL 32819
Bachelor of Science in
Senior Living Management
This is a newly approved degree program.
Total Semester Hours Required: 120
Complete in 2-6 years
GPA requirements: 2.0
3 Internships required
Summer Credit Hours Required: 9
A sample of courses in the curriculum: Foodservice Operations Management
Health Care Finance
Health Law and Ethics
Healthcare Needs of the Elderly
Hospitality Communications
Hospitality Human Resources Management
Leadership and Strategic Management in Hospitality and Senior Living Industry
Lodging Operations
Organization and Management of Health Agencies
Application Deadlines
Contact [email protected] for information
About UCF Rosen College of
Hospitality Management UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, located in Orlando, Florida, provides students with an unrivaled opportunity to live, learn and work in the heart of hospitality. Uniquely positioned in America’s top tourism destination, UCF Rosen College educates the next generation of industry leaders through internationally-recognized faculty, innovative academic programs, cutting-edge research and strong industry and community partnerships.
Contact Information Dr. Yun Ying “Susan” Zhong, Assistant Professor
P 407.903.8009 | [email protected]
Ms. Lori Safford, M.A. Director of Student Services
P 407.903.8019 | [email protected]
UCF Undergraduate Admissions
407.903.8166 | [email protected]
Online degree inquiries: [email protected]
UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management |9907 UNIVERSAL BOULEVARD, ORLANDO, FL 32819
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