Program Overview
Do you aspire to turn your associate degree into an entrepreneurial venture in the expanding food and beverage industries? Then JWU is the place for you. More than 1/3 of alumni have participated in the startup of 1 or more businesses.
Our Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship bachelor’s degree program combines courses in entrepreneurship with traditional business classes to provide you with the skills and knowledge to open your own venture, join an emerging food- or beverage-related venture, or work as a corporate entrepreneur in a variety of food- or beverage-related industries. Experiential opportunities both in and out of the classroom provide you with the practical skills to identify opportunities and solve the kinds of problems that you’d face in launching a business.
Our Larry Friedman Center for Entrepreneurship (“e-Center”) in Providence and community relationships on all campuses offer the resources necessary to bring your business ideas to reality. You’ll also have the opportunity to pursue an internship in your field of interest and pitch your startup plan in JWU’s annual Sharkfest competition. At Sharkfest, students and alumni have 2 minutes to “sell” their idea for an innovative product or business to a panel of judges — with the winner receiving significant prize money.
Sample Courses
- Pitching & Planning New Ventures
- Forming & Launching New Ventures
- Financing New Ventures
- Principles of Food Product Development
- Food & Beverage Ventures Capstone
- Entrepreneurship Internship
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: Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship (BS)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.
