The Bacardi Center of Excellence is a bold partnership that will elevate the FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management visibility and set it as the gold standard for spirits and business entrepreneurial education in the United States and around the world. The Chaplin School ranks as the 6th best hospitality management school in the United States and the 31st best hospitality management school in the world. Together with Bacardi’s rich family history, our unique brand stories and impact, we're marking the future of beverage management through education and innovation.

Through a unique combination of industry, technology, and heritage, The Bacardi Center of Excellence provides students at the Chaplin School with dynamic, innovative learning opportunities designed to prepare them for the rapidly changing hospitality industry. The Bacardi Spirits Management Major is a revolutionary undergraduate program developed to marry the resources of this generous partnership with The Chaplin School’s reputation of forward-thinking hospitality management education.

FIU and Bacardi are committed not only to providing undergraduate students with unprecedented resources and hospitality industry access, but to supporting them financially along the way. The Bacardi Innovation Fund and Scholarship program assist students in financial need, allowing them to focus solely on their education and career development.

Alumnus Rebecca Bohigas, who earned her BS in 2021, and her MS in 2022 had this to say about the program- “The Bacardi Scholarship means so much to me, because of it, I have been able to solely focus on my education and not have had to worry about trying to balance out my school with work to try to pay for school ... I spend a lot of time here now with different organizations and class and focusing on my grades”.

The Bacardi Center of Excellence is part of our beautiful Biscayne Bay campus, located right on the water in the vibrant city of North Miami. Students who choose FIU hospitality have access to expert faculty, a rich curriculum, and this unique collaboration. Seize your chance to excel in hospitality and tourism management in the most remarkable city of Miami. Visit hospitality.fiu.edu to learn more about our programs and exciting opportunities!