Bachelor of Science – Baking & Pastry Arts and Food Service Management

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JWU Online > Academics > Bachelor’s > BS Baking & Pastry Arts & Food Service Management

PROGRAM DETAILS

2 Years

to complete your degree

Online

career-focused curriculum

7 or 15

week course length

19:1

student to faculty ratio

Program Overview

Do you have a passion for delivering top-notch pastry and baked goods experiences to consumers? With our online Bachelor of Science in Baking & Pastry Arts & Food Service Management degree program, you can build on that passion with the right tools and skills in management of pastry and baking production and service. This bachelor’s degree in baking and pastry arts online can prepare you to bring the highest quality to consumers in restaurants, food and beverage retail and more.

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.

This program is offered in collaboration with JWU’s College of Food Innovation & Technology.

What You'll Learn

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.

Take the next step in your baking and pastry arts and food service management career with a bachelor's degree in baking and pastry arts online from Johnson & Wales Online. Start your application today.

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ONLINE BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN BAKING & PASTRY ARTS & Food Service Management Sample Courses

Coursework for your bachelor's degree in baking & pastry arts & food service management online covers industry fundamentals, including food and beverage strategies and logistics, hospitality strategic marketing, advanced food service operations management and more. Take a look at some options of courses you could take.

Baking & Pastry Arts & Food Service Management Major Courses

Course Title
Food and Beverage Technology & Application Systems
Food Service and Hospitality Strategic Marketing
Food and Beverage Strategies and Logistics
Human Resources Management in Service Organizations

Business Foundation Courses

Course Title
Accounting for Hospitality Service Organizations
Financial Management for Hospitality Service Organizations
Hospitality Law

Please note that some courses may be 15 weeks long. For the most up-to-date and complete course listing information, as well as full course descriptions, visit our catalog.

Admissions Requirements

Ready to begin your bachelor's degree in baking & pastry arts and food service management online? Johnson & Wales Online is here to help. We start with a dedicated online admissions associate who will work with you one-on-one to answer all your questions and help guide you through the process. We cap it off with a free application.

If you’re ready for a degree that can position you for your next career move, click the button below to get started today!

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Why Johnson & Wales University?

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We work with industry-leading employers to ensure career-relevant curriculum is at the core of every educational experience we offer. And we pack each program with skill-building opportunities and experience-based learning to help you be career-ready upon graduation.

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We are committed to your success – both academically and professionally. From dedicated academic advisors to career services to tutoring help, we offer one-on-one support throughout your educational journey with us.

Learning on Your Schedule

We help working professionals like you overcome obstacles to learning. That means providing the flexibility of online degree programs as well as a range of student services to provide the tools and support you need to succeed in class and throughout your career.

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Based on a 2024 EdSights survey of JWU Online students, three out of four students would recommend JWU Online to a friend. Most notably, JWU Online achieved a Student Voice Score (SVS) of 65, far surpassing the national private 4-year institution average score of 3. To learn more about our SVS, which measures our students' overall satisfaction with JWU Online, visit out EdSights Student Voice Score page.

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FAQs: Bachelor’s in Baking & Pastry Arts & Food Service Management

What careers can I pursue with a degree in baking & pastry arts & food service management?

Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared for supervisory and leadership roles in culinary and foodservice environments. Your career path could include:

Executive Pastry Chef
Bakery Manager
Food Service Director
Product Development Specialist
Catering Manager
Kitchen Operations Supervisor
Entrepreneur/Small Business Owner

JWU Online’s program combines culinary creativity with food service business management—ideal if you want to lead in the kitchen or manage food-related operations.

What skills will I gain with this degree?

Your online bachelor’s degree program is built to help you build upon your culinary expertise with a managerial skill set, including:

Kitchen management and leadership
Applications and trends in food and beverage technology
Financial management in hospitality organizations
Marketing and customer service in foodservice
Strategic operations and business planning

These skills support a seamless transition from hands-on food production into broader food service leadership.

Can working professionals handle the course schedule?

Yes. JWU Online’s asynchronous course delivery model lets working professionals like you complete studies on their own time without specific login times. Featuring 7-week course blocks and online flexibility, you can continue to work while you finish your degree. Plus, coursework often aligns with your professional responsibilities, allowing you to leverage your learning immediately in the workplace.

What admissions requirements are needed to make an admissions decision for this program?

To qualify, applicants must submit:

A completed application
Proof of a conferred Associate of Science in Baking & Pastry Arts

This program is designed for students who have already completed foundational culinary training and are seeking to advance their education and leadership qualifications to earn a bachelor’s degree in as few as two years. If you have not completed an associate degree in Baking & Pastry Arts, our BS in Hospitality Management is a strong alternative.

How long will it take to earn a bachelor’s in Baking & Pastry Arts & Food Service Management?

Students who already hold an AS in Baking & Pastry Arts can complete this bachelor's degree in as few as 2 years through JWU Online. Our program builds on your associate-level education, accelerating your path to a bachelor's credential with a focus on management and operations in the culinary sector.