Travel Technology and Analytics (MS)

University of Central Florida

United States of America, Orlando

University Rank:#701

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USD 1,194 / CREDIT

Apply DateMay 20, 2022

Next IntakeMay 16, 2022

Travel Technology and Analytics (MS)

About

Apply Technology and Analytics to Improve Travel and Tourism

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 traveling 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 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.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution recognized by UCF or its equivalent from a foreign institution AND a GPA of 3.0 or more (on a 4.0 maximum) in all work attempted while registered as an undergraduate student OR while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student (normally based on the last sixty attempted semester hours); OR, a graduate degree or professional degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or its equivalent from a foreign institution in a field related to the discipline of the program to which the student is applying.
Students applying to doctoral programs should refer to the graduate catalog requirements for their program.
Students applying to doctoral programs must also submit three letters of recommendation, a resume or curriculum vitae, and a written essay.
International students must demonstrate their proficiency in the English language. International students, except those who are from countries where English is the only official language, those who have earned a degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or those who have earned a degree from a country where English is the only official language or from a university at which English is the only official language of instruction, are required to submit a score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS before they can be admitted to the university. A computer-based TOEFL score of 220 or 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (or equivalent score on the paper-based test) or 6.5 on the IELTS is required unless otherwise specified by the program.
International students applying to master’s or doctoral programs that do not require a GRE (or GMAT), except those that have earned or will earn a Masters or Doctoral degree from an accredited U.S. institution recognized by UCF, must submit a course-by-course evaluation of their official transcripts from a credential evaluation service recommended by UCF. This course-by-course evaluation must show a GPA that is equivalent to a 3.0 from an earned degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree.
UCF now accepts scanned copies of official transcripts as part of your application materials. You will have the ability to upload these materials during the application process. After you have been offered admission to a graduate program and prior to the beginning of the semester term, you will be required to submit your official transcripts. When obtaining official transcripts, be sure to request that the transcripts show the degrees you have earned.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

English Program Requirements

those who are from countries where English is the only official language;
those who have earned a degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university;
those who have earned a degree from a country where English is the only official language;
those who have earned a degree from a university at which English is the only official language of instruction; or
those who have successfully completed UCF English Language Institute Level 8 or higher with a grade of “B” or better at UCF Global.

Career

Develop a deeper understanding of the travel and tourism industry through training in prediction analytics.
Gain hands-on experience with travel and tourism-related, real-world challenges through strategic problem solving and technical knowledge.
Learn practical skills aligned with technological advances to become fluent in data science and analytics.

Fee Information

Application Fee 31

Travel Technology and Analytics (MS)

University of Central Florida

United States of America, Orlando

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