Bachelor of Science – Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship

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JWU Online > Academics > Bachelor’s > BS Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship

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

Interested in becoming a food entrepreneur? Aspire to make your unique mark on the food and beverage industry? If your goal is to open your own culinary business or partner in a food or beverage startup, this online Bachelor of Science in Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship degree can give you the expertise you need in innovation, entrepreneurship, problem-solving, culinary principles, food systems, marketing and more.

Benefit from experience and expertise unique to Johnson & Wales University — a leader in culinary education that also has a 100-year legacy of professional preparation. This food and beverage entrepreneurship degree online prepares you to carve out your own path to creating memorable and positive culinary experiences for consumers.

Available for students who already have an associate’s degree in culinary arts or baking and pastry arts, this program builds upon prior study experiences to expand on the business and management sides of the field.

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

What You'll Learn

Evaluate human, financial and other resources in the entrepreneurial ecosystem that support or inhibit new ventures.
Communicate effectively to diverse audiences, regarding different purposes and situations, through a variety of professional methods.
Apply ethical principles in response to common entrepreneurial decisions and challenges.
Develop a business plan for an innovative product or service in a food or beverage-related market.
Analyze the sources of funding available for food and beverage-related ventures and use decision support tools to determine effective structures for early-stage investments.

Take the next step in your food and beverage entrepreneurship career with a food and beverage entrepreneurship degree online from Johnson & Wales Online. Start your application today.

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Online FOOD & BEVERAGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEGREE Sample Courses

Coursework for your food and beverage entrepreneurship degree covers the essentials of entrepreneurship in retail food and beverage industry, including pitching & planning new ventures, financing new ventures, marketing for entrepreneurs, change and innovation management, and more. Take a look at some options of courses you could take.

Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship Major Courses

Course Title
Pitching & Planning New Ventures
Small Business Management
Marketing for Entrepreneurs
Food Service Financial Systems
Culinary Operations and Facility Management
The Legal Environment of Business

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 food and beverage entrepreneurship degree? 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 education 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?

Prepped for the Professional World

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.

Personalized Support

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.

Backed by Student Approval

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.

A young man with one leg crossed working on a laptop with the following text overlapped: 3 out of 4 online students would recommend JWU Online to a friend, according to a 2024 JWU Online student survey conducted by EdSights

FAQs: Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship Degree

What can you do with a degree in food & beverage entrepreneurship?

With this degree, you can be equipped to launch your own food or beverage-focused venture, from concept to business plan and funding strategies. Graduates are prepared to work as innovators within startups or established companies, applying entrepreneurship, marketing, and financial planning skills tailored to the food industry.

How long will it take me to earn my bachelor’s in food & beverage entrepreneurship?

Students who possess an associate’s degree can complete this program in as little as two years.

How does a food and beverage entrepreneurship degree differ from a general hospitality management degree?

This Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship degree program combines culinary skills with business essentials, including venture pitching, resource management, and startup financing. A Hospitality Management degree, on the other hand, emphasizes broader topics, such as hotel operations, service management, and event planning. This entrepreneurship-focused program is designed to foster innovation, marketing, and innovative leadership within the food and beverage industry.

What are the admissions requirements for the BS degree in food & beverage entrepreneurship?

This program is designed for students who already have an associate’s degree in culinary arts or baking and pastry arts. You will start the admissions process by completing our free online application, submitting a government-issued ID, and academic transcripts.