Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship - B.S.
The Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship bachelor’s degree program allows students the opportunity to study an integrated mix of food and/or beverage courses, entrepreneurial and business classes, and a variety of experiential opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom. This program prepares students for careers as innovators creating and managing food- and/or beverage-related small businesses and start-ups or to work as a proponent of intrapreneurship and innovators within existing organizations. Students begin their studies focused on the craft of food, exploring and developing their passion, and then expand their focus into business and entrepreneurship studies. Throughout the course of study, students learn what it takes to begin their own food and/or beverage venture that includes developing a business plan, resource management, finance, marketing, leadership and innovation. Opportunities exist for students to engage in internship or study abroad.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:
- Evaluate human, financial and other resources in the entrepreneurial ecosystem that support or inhibit new ventures.
- Communicate effectively to diverse audiences, regarding different purposes and situations, through a variety of professional methods.
- Apply ethical principles in response to common entrepreneurial decisions and challenges.
- Develop a business plan for an innovative product or service in a food or beverage-related market.
- Analyze the sources of funding available for food and beverage-related ventures and use decision support tools to determine effective structures for early-stage investments.
Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship
A four-year program leading to the bachelor of science degree for graduates of two-year food related associate degree program.
| First two years: | 61 | |
| in Baking & Pastry Arts | ||
| OR | ||
| in Culinary Arts | ||
| Third and fourth years: | ||
Credits Major Courses | ||
| ENTR2001 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| ENTR2030 | Pitching & Planning New Ventures | 3 |
| ENTR3015 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| ENTR3030 | Marketing for Entrepreneurs | 3 |
| ENTR4010 | Change and Innovation Management | 3 |
| ENTR4055 | Entrepreneurship Seminar | 3 |
| FSM3035 | Supervision for Food Service Professionals | 3 |
| FSM3040 | Food Service Financial Systems | 3 |
| FSM3215 | Culinary Operations and Facility Management | 3 |
| LAW2001 | The Legal Environment of Business I | 3 |
| A&S Core Experience | ||
| Integrative Learning | 3 | |
One ILS course at the 4000 level | ||
| Arts & Humanities | 6 | |
| Ethics: A Global Perspective | ||
One course from ART, HIST, HUM‡, LIT, or REL | ||
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Statistics I | ||
| Social Sciences | 6 | |
| Microeconomics | ||
One course from ANTH, GEND, LEAD, PSCI, PSYC, RES or SOC | ||
| A&S Elective | 3 | |
| Macroeconomics | ||
| Free Electives # | ||
| 9 credits selected from 1000–4999 numbered offerings within the university | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 60.0 | |
| Four-Year Credit Total | 121.0 | |
** General Education Requirements
All students are required to complete MATH1002 A Survey of College Mathematics (or higher, based on student's placement) or its equivalent.
For students without an awarded Associate in Science degree from a regionally accredited institution, the following courses are required in order to meet minimum accreditation standards.
Transcripts for these students will be evaluated to determine transfer credit eligibility for the following courses:
| ENG1020 | Rhetoric & Composition I | 3 |
| ENG1021 | Rhetoric & Composition II | 3 |
| ENG1030 | Communication Skills | 3 |
| MATH1002 | A Survey of College Mathematics (or higher, based on student's placement) | 3 |
| Science | One course from BIO^, CHM±, PHY° or SCI | 3 |
| A&S Elective | Two courses with an EASC attribute | 6 |
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Students must complete 14 courses (at least 42 credits) of general studies within the B.S. degree.
# In addition to classes, free elective credits may be applied to a number of options such as internship, study abroad, Directed Experiential Education courses and courses in a specialization or minor as relevant. For students who qualify for the J2 program, up to four graduate courses may apply. Students are strongly encouraged to contact a faculty advisor before scheduling free elective credits.
Note: Students must pass ENG0001 Writing Workshop or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in ILS 2000-level courses.
In collaboration with academic colleges across all JWU campuses, JWU Global Study Abroad programs offer a variety of international, domestic, and digital options for major, minor, free electives, experiential learning, and transferable courses. There are many affordable options for students during a semester, winter session, spring and/or summer breaks. Faculty-led, exchange, affiliate, and direct-enroll programs range in duration from one week to a full semester or full year. Financial aid may be applied, and some partners offer external scholarships. Premiere programs do not qualify for JWU scholarships or grants; however federal aid is available. Visit the study abroad website for information, program descriptions and online applications. Where will you go? Wherever you decide, make the best of your educational journey!