Baking & Pastry Arts and Food Service Management - B.S.

The Baking & Pastry Arts and Food Service Management bachelor's degree program combines the strengths of baking and pastry arts and management to prepare students for a management career in front- or back-of-the-house. Graduates of the Baking & Pastry Arts and Food Service Management program with sufficient experience may obtain positions in a variety of areas that include, but are not limited to, restaurant manager, kitchen manager, pastry chef, executive chef, food and beverage director, catering manager, room service manager, sous chef, beverage manager and dining room manager.

Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:

  • Apply the major concepts, skills and values of the food service management profession to address industry problems both locally and globally.
  • Communicate effectively to diverse audiences, purposes and situations in food service operations.
  • Analyze and interpret insights gained from decision-support tools and relevant sources to solve problems and improve organizational performance within the food service operations.
  • Comprehend and apply industry specific operational standards.

The curriculum provides ample opportunity for students to build upon their leadership and management abilities, cooking techniques, critical thinking, personal accountability and ethical behavior, problem-solving techniques, strong financial analysis skills and customer awareness. The Baking & Pastry Arts and Food Service Management degree program develops a culinary foundation and management philosophy in its graduates.

The program allows students to receive a world-class baking and pastry and hospitality education. Students receive several senior-level capstone experiences in culinary arts, hospitality operations and strategic management.

Baking & Pastry Arts and Food Service Management

A four-year program leading to the bachelor of science degree for two-year Baking & Pastry Arts program graduates

First two years:62
in Baking & Pastry Arts *
Third and fourth years:
Credits
Business Foundations
ACCT2150Accounting for Hospitality Service Organizations3
ACCT3150Financial Management for Hospitality Service Organizations3
LAW2005Hospitality Law3
Major Courses
FSM2007Food and Beverage Technology & Application Systems3
FSM3075Food Service and Hospitality Strategic Marketing3
or HOSP3053 Hospitality Strategic Marketing
FSM4081Advanced Food & Beverage Operations and Planning3
FSM4160Food and Beverage Strategies and Logistics3
HOSP2040Human Resources Management in Service Organizations3
or FSM2012 Food & Beverage Human Resources
A&S Core Experience
Integrative Learning3
One ILS course at the 4000 level
Arts and Humanities 6
Ethics: A Global Perspective
One course from ART, HIST, HUM, LIT or REL
Mathematics3
Statistics I
Social Sciences 6
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
One course from ANTH, GEND, LEAD, PSCI, PSYC, RES or SOC
A&S Electives3
One course with an EASC attribute
Free Electives #
15 credits selected from 1000-4999 numbered offerings within the university15
Total Credits60.0
Four-Year Credit Total122.0
*

First two years: Associate in Science Degree in Baking & Pastry Arts: minimum 60 credits (Associate degree general education requirements must be met.)  

 **General Education Requirements

All students are required to complete a science course i.e. PHY, BIO, CHM, SCI and 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:

ENG1020Rhetoric & Composition I3
ENG1021Rhetoric & Composition II3
ENG1030Communication Skills3
MATH1002A Survey of College Mathematics (or higher, based on student's placement)3
ScienceOne course from BIO, CHM, PHY or SCI3
A&S ElectivesTwo courses with an EASC attribute6
**

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.

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!