Earning Criteria

• BUS 124, Marketing - 3 credits. This course is an introduction to marketing principles and functions designed to satisfy an organization's target markets by offering an appropriate marketing mix consisting of product, price, place, and promotion. The course is taught from an integrated marketing communications point of view with emphasis on the formulation of competitive strategies, market analysis, marketing information, and sales forecasting.
• CUL 130, Sanitation & Safety - 1 credit. CUL 130 - Sanitation and Safety The course examines the proper sanitation and safety methods in the food service industry. Emphasis will be placed on problems, procedures, techniques, and practices in sanitation and safety. This course includes the exam for a sanitation certificate, accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) -Conference for Food Protection (CFP).
• BUS 240, Food & Beverage Management - 3 credits. This course provides a basic understanding of the principles of food and beverage production and service management. The course covers effective layout and design, sanitation and safety, menu planning, the purchasing cycle, and cost control procedures for both products and payroll.
• BUS 150, Intro to Entrepreneurship - 3 credits. This course provides an introduction to the concept of entrepreneurship for students who may someday start or operate their own business. Topics include exploring the idea of becoming an entrepreneur, developing a successful business idea, moving from an idea to an entrepreneurial venture, and managing and growing the entrepreneurial firm.