Food & Beverage Industry Management (2+2 program) - B.S.
Building upon previous dining, beverage service and kitchen laboratory experiences the Food & Beverage Industry Management bachelor's degree program prepares students for a management career across the career spectrum in the food and beverage industry.
Areas of management study also include critical thinking, financial analysis, industry technology, social media, marketing, food and beverage strategy and logistics, human resources and customer awareness.
As part of this program, all students are provided the opportunity to apply free electives to a variety of on and off campus learning activities.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:
- Apply food and beverage industry concepts, skills and values to current industry issues.
- Communicate effectively to diverse audiences, purposes and situations in food and beverage operations.
- Use data and other relevant sources to improve organizational performance within food and beverage operations.
- Produce and implement comprehensive management plans for food industry operations.
- Create business plans for beverage operations.
Graduates with sufficient experience, a professional attitude, and technical expertise may obtain positions in a variety of areas that include, but are not limited to, restaurant manager, kitchen manager, executive chef, food and beverage director, catering manager, room service manager, sous chef, beverage manager, and dining room manager.
According to the National Restaurant Association, the food and beverage industry is the largest U.S. employer besides the government.
Food & Beverage Industry Management
A four-year program leading to the bachelor of science degree for two-year Baking & Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts program graduates
| First two years: | 62 | |
| in Baking & Pastry Arts | ||
| OR | ||
| in Culinary Arts | ||
| Third and fourth years: | ||
Credits Business Foundations | ||
| ACCT2150 | Accounting for Hospitality Service Organizations | 3 |
| ACCT3150 | Financial Management for Hospitality Service Organizations | 3 |
| LAW2005 | Hospitality Law | 3 |
| Major Courses | ||
| FSM2007 | Food and Beverage Technology & Application Systems | 3 |
| FSM2055 | Beverage Appreciation | 3 |
| FSM4061 | Advanced Food Service Operations Management | 3 |
| FSM4160 | Food and Beverage Strategies and Logistics | 3 |
| FSM4880 | Beverage Operations Management | 3 |
| HOSP2040 | Human Resources Management in Service Organizations | 3 |
| HOSP3053 | Hospitality Strategic Marketing | 3 |
| Related Professional Studies | ||
| CAR0010 | Career Management | 1 |
| A&S Core Experience | ||
| Integrative Learning | 3 | |
One ILS course at the 4000 level | ||
| Arts and Humanities | 6 | |
| Ethics: A Global Perspective | ||
One course from ART, HIST, HUM, LIT or REL | ||
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Statistics I | ||
| Social Sciences | 6 | |
| Foundations of Leadership Studies | ||
One course from ANTH, ECON, GEND, PSCI, PSYC, RES or SOC | ||
| A&S Electives | 3 | |
| Macroeconomics | ||
| Free Electives # | ||
| 9 credits selected from 1000-4999 numbered offerings within the university | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 61.0 | |
| Four-Year Credit Total | 123.0 | |
# 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 Accelerated Master's program students, up to three graduate-level courses may apply. Students are strongly encouraged to contact a faculty advisor before scheduling free elective credits.
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