Food Systems Management

Transform your passion for food and hospitality into a lifelong career. learn about meal planning and preparation, culinary design and development, safety and service guidelines, and the business management skills to combine it all. master the ins and outs of the restaurant industry, from human resources to food production. our seasoned faculty will develop both your strategic and creative skills and guide you as you explore your career options. plus, our christian worldview informs our approach to hospitality — learn how and why food systems management is a form of ministry. from this program, you can go on to culinary school, restaurant management and nonprofit management — with a firm foundation in business, since you’ll automatically earn a business minor. between coursework, faculty mentorship and internship opportunities, you’ll be well-prepared for whatever it is you are called to do.

This course is available with a placement year option where you will study for 1 additional year.the placement year provides you with a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons and develop valuable skills and contacts through working with a self-sourced organisation relevant to your degree subject. with a top-tier university education on your resume, you’ll be in high demand, whether you choose to launch your career or begin graduate school. most of our programs have a placement rate of at least 90 percent within six months of graduation.

• Type: Mandatory

• Duration: Contact us for up-to-date information

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Career paths chefs and head cooks chefs and head cooks oversee the daily food preparation at restaurants and other places where food is served. they direct kitchen staff and handle any food-related concerns. food service managers food service managers are responsible for the daily operation of restaurants or other establishments that prepare and serve food and beverages. they direct staff to ensure that customers are satisfied with their dining experience, and they manage the business to ensure that it is profitable. agricultural and food science technicians agricultural and food science technicians assist agricultural and food scientists by performing duties such as measuring and analyzing the quality of food and agricultural products.

Work while you study

First-year students can only work on campus, and only under certain conditions. In the second year, students can work in practical, curricular or elective jobs. Students may be allowed to consider other types of employment, depending on their circumstances.

Partnerships

Most universities in United States have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Lipscomb University has partnerships with the following companies: