Food & Beverage Industry Management 2+2 (Bachelor of Science)
Degree: BS
Locations: North Carolina, Rhode Island
Internship: Required
Credits: 121
Learn to Manage a Food-Related Business
Want to make your mark in the dynamic, increasingly sophisticated food and beverage industry? If so, you’ll need to be more than just a great chef. This unique 2+2 program is designed to help you sharpen your culinary or baking & pastry arts expertise while developing the business, managerial and critical thinking skills you’ll need to succeed.
Your first two years build your technical foundation, while your junior and senior years advance your skills in operations management, beverage appreciation, strategic management and more
Admissions is contingent upon meeting the technical standards for this program. Individual states may require specific licensing or professional certification in addition to earning a degree in order to practice in the field. Learn more via the Catalog’s Licensure & Professional Certification Disclosures.
Career-Ready Skills
Why Study Hospitality at JWU?
- Customize your education with specialized tracks in Food and Beverage, Hotel and Resort or Sustainable Tourism.
- Learn from faculty who are industry leaders, bringing real-world expertise into the classroom.
- Benefit from JWU’s extensive network of hospitality industry connections, opening doors to internships and job opportunities.
- Experience hands-on learning in state-of-the-art facilities like Bistro 61 and the Bigelow Beverage Lab.
- Embedded study abroad experiences in coursework. Students have traveled to Morocco, Peru, India, Ecuador, Ireland, Portugal and Mexico.
Learn to Manage a Food-Related Business
Want to make your mark in the dynamic, increasingly sophisticated food and beverage industry? If so, you’ll need to be more than just a great chef. This unique 2+2 program is designed to help you sharpen your culinary or baking & pastry arts expertise while developing the business, managerial and critical thinking skills you’ll need to succeed.
Learn industry‐specific business, managerial, front‐of‐the‐house and leadership skills to expand your career prospects far beyond the kitchen. The curriculum emphasizes accounting, management, finance, marketing and human resources to give you the tools to run a food‐related business. The program culminates in managing a full‐service bistro with high‐level standards.
Mentorship & More
For Rence Loboncz ’23, transferring to JWU was easier than expected — and the payoff was immediate. “I immediately felt so connected to the school because instructors took the time to get to know me on a personal level.”
Bistro 61 and Beyond
Advanced Food Service Operations Management, also known as FSM4061, is an upper-level capstone course that tests the food service management skills of senior-level students. Located in the Xavier Complex, Bistro 61 is set up like a working restaurant where student-led teams are responsible for designing and orchestrating the menu and guest experience.
Other opportunities for strengthening professional expertise include:
- Participating in annual competitions like the Future Food All-Stars Challenge or Wander & Found Craft Cocktail Competition
- Attending trade shows, conferences and thought leadership events
- Networking with industry leaders and prominent alums at JWU-hosted events like the FIT Symposium
What can you do with a Culinary Nutrition degree?
After graduation, you’ll be prepared for careers such as:
- Catering Chef
- Nutrition Educator
- Corporate Chef
- Private Dining Chef
- Hospital Chef
- School Chef
- Worksite Wellness Manager
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.
Hospitality Labs & Classrooms
Bistro 61
Where the classroom becomes a restaurant. Students develop the menus, manage the front and back of the house, recommend wine pairings and serve the guests. Guests are JWU students, faculty and staff who provide feedback for the students.
Bigelow Beverage Lab
Discover the world of beverages through tasting and experimentation in this modern facility. Students conduct tastings of beverages like water, tea, coffee, beer, wine or spirits in order to learn the techniques of sensory perception, how to conduct professional flavor profiles and how to pair food with all types of beverages.
Faculty Contact
Providence
Katie Davin, M.S., CHE
401-598-4623
Email