Our food service management degree program builds upon your previous study experiences to help you become a well-prepared professional with a solid understanding of the hospitality and food service industry. Coursework is designed to help you take the next step in your career.
Available to students who already have an associate degree in the Baking & Pastry Arts, this program allows you bolster your credentials and earn your bachelor’s degree in as few as two years. If you have not completed your associate's degree in baking & pastry arts but have an interest in food service management, our Hospitality Management bachelor's degree may be the best option to help you achieve your career goals.
Ready to take the next step? Start your application today.
This program is offered in collaboration with JWU’s College of Food Innovation & Technology.
Fast Facts
- 2 Years to complete your degree
- 8-week course length*
- 15:1 student to faculty ratio
- 96.8% career outcomes rate
- 100% Online career-focused curriculum
What you’ll learn
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.
- Use decision-support tools and technology to solve problems and facilitate organizational processes within the food service operation.
- Comprehend and apply industry specific operational standards.
- Analyze and interpret pertinent information when making decisions within food service operations.
Why earn your food service management degree with JWU?
- Benefit from our online format, designed to fit your schedule
- Apply your skills in the real world through relevant curriculum
- Learn to use critical-thinking skills to solve problems and make ethical decisions
- Prepare for more advanced positions in different industries
- Learn from world-class instructors who know what it takes to succeed in today’s market
Course highlights
During our program, you’ll take courses like:
- Advanced Food Service Operations Management
- Hospitality Strategic Marketing
- Food Service Management Systems and Human Resource Applications
- Food and Beverage Strategies and Logistics
- Financial and Managerial Accounting
- And more
*Some courses may be 16 weeks long.
What Can You Do With This Degree?
Want to explore careers in this field? Through EMSI’s Career Coach tool, you can browse careers by degree program and get research-backed information on various industries. You can also take an in-depth assessment to determine career suggestions based on your personal interests. For more information about Baking & Pastry Arts and Food Service Management careers, click the Career Coach button below.
Faculty Insight
“Online students’ industry and life experiences and commitment to their education adds to the richness of the learning environment.” — Brian J. Warrener, MBA