Entrepreneurship isn’t just about having a great idea — it’s also about how you tell the story and connect with your audience. Our Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship bachelor’s degree program prepares you for a career as a food‐based innovator.

This program will teach you what it takes to launch your own venture, from developing a business plan to managing resources, marketing and growth. Courses in entrepreneurship combine with traditional business classes outlining strategies for kickstarting your own business, joining an emerging venture, or working as a corporate entrepreneur in food‐ or beverage‐related industries.

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Build Your Entrepreneurial Skills

Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship students have opportunities to learn from experienced entrepreneurs in and out of the classroom. Pitch competitions like Sharkfest and Future Food-All Stars Challenge enhance your coursework with real-world entrepreneurial experience.

sharkfest

future food-all stars

Why Study Food and Beverage Entrepreneurship at JWU?

Begin with an 18-credit core foundation in baking & pastry or culinary arts courses rooted in essential techniques and leadership in the kitchen.
Learn how to start your own food and beverage venture.
Gain an understanding of the process of developing your idea from concept to pitch.
Learn how to fund a startup and make connections with investors.
Learn skills to market and test your venture.

Winners of future food all star competition and staff hold their prize: a giant $7500 check

The All-Stars Challenge: Pitch Food’s Next Big Idea

JWU’s Future Food All-Stars Challenge is an annual pitch competition that puts students’ culinary expertise and entrepreneurship skills to the test. This year’s big ideas united food and sustainability — with all 3 teams capitalizing on marketplace opportunities.

the future food all-stars

learn about the all-star guidelines

Future food and beverage students wearing their chef garb

What can you do with a Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship degree?

After graduation, you’ll be prepared for careers such as:

Restaurateur
Food/Beverage Marketer
Food/Beverage Sales Professional
Food/Beverage Business Owner
Food/Beverage Distributor
Brewer
Food Truck Owner
Restaurateur

Curriculum and Degree Requirements

Students in the College of Hospitality & Business will apply and adapt their knowledge in innovative ways through the Hospitality & Business Core Experience.

In addition to classes, free elective credit can be applied to a number of options, such as internships, minors, or study abroad. You are encouraged to contact an advisor before scheduling free elective credits.