Program Overview
Professionals with business management skills and advanced knowledge of food preparation are best equipped to excel in the rapidly growing and increasingly sophisticated food industry. Hone your baking and pastry expertise while building the business, managerial and critical thinking skills you’ll need to succeed in a variety of industries through JWU’s Baking & Pastry Arts and Food & Beverage Industry Management bachelor’s degree program.
Through this multidisciplinary program, you’ll expand on the strong technical foundation and artistry you’ll receive through our world-class Baking & Pastry Arts associate degree program and learn the fundamentals of accounting, finance, operations, marketing and human resources that will prepare you for a career in any facet of the food service industry. The program culminates in managing a full-service bistro with high-level standards.
Whether you aspire to own your own bakery, manage a high-volume production or contract bakery, or secure a general management position at a related food company or prestigious hotel, you’ll be able to focus your studies and apply the skills learned in class through an internship to build your résumé.
You’ll have several networking opportunities throughout the year, including industry trade shows, professional organization meetings and conferences. JWU’s faculty features leading professionals in the food service industry who share their first-hand knowledge as professors and mentors, and oftentimes help you network for internship and career opportunities.
Admissions is contingent upon you meeting the technical standards for this program. To learn more, please visit the JWU Catalog’s technical standards page.
Sample Courses
- Technology in the Food and Beverage Industry
- Food Service Management Systems and Human Resource Applications
- Food Service and Hospitality Strategic Marketing
- Food and Beverage Strategies and Logistics
- Advanced Food Service Operations Management
In addition to classes, free elective credit can be applied to a number of options such as Directed Experiential Education (DEE), internship, minor or study abroad. You are encouraged to contact an advisor before scheduling free elective credits.
For a full course listing, visit the JWU Catalog: Baking & Pastry Arts and Food Service Management (BS)*
* The catalog changes for the 2020-21 academic year have not yet been posted.
Career Possibilities
Some professions may require additional study, background checks, certifications, licenses, exams and/or experience as required qualifications for employment. Students are responsible for verifying that they can meet the employment requirements of potential employers.