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Culinary Management - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

Application Code 233

For curriculum information, contact the Business and Computer Systems Division—Room DH-239—443-518-1520.

The culinary management degree is designed for students to develop skills within the field of culinary arts along with essential supervisory and management skills necessary to operate a kitchen facility or other related foodservice business. Students will matriculate through courses related to food production, sanitation and safety, and service standards along with management cost control skills, supervisory skills, and kitchen management. Upon completion of the degree, students will be able to operate and work within a traditional culinary setting as a supervisor or entry-level culinary manager.

Suggested Semester 1

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENGL-121College Composition

3

CMGT-100Culinary Basics

1

CMGT-110Culinary Supervision

2

HMGT-101Introduction to the Hospitality Industry

3

HMGT-111Foodservice Safety and Sanitation

1

-Mathematics Core Course

3

-Elective*

3

Suggested Semester 2

Course NumberTitleCredits
ACCT-111Principles of Accounting I

3

BMGT-100Introduction to Business and Organization

3

CMGT-135Baking and Pastries

3

CMSY-126Introduction to the Internet

1

HMGT-225Hospitality Purchasing and Cost Control

3

NUTR-211Nutrition

3

Suggested Semester 3

Course NumberTitleCredits
CMGT-225Culinary Field Internship

1

ENTR-226Entrepreneurial Leadership

2

HMGT-285Dining Room Service

1

-Science Core Course (must include lab)

4

-Electives*

6

Suggested Semester 4

Course NumberTitleCredits
CMGT-220A la Carte Production

1

SPCH-101Introduction to Human Communication

3

-Arts & Humanities Core Group A

3

-Social & Behavioral Sciences Core Group B

3

-Electives*

6

*Electives - Select from the courses below:

Courses are grouped into two areas, but students are free to select credits from either area.

Professional Baking and Pastries

Course NumberTitleCredits
BMGT-130Principles of Marketing

3

CMGT-230Plated Desserts

3

CMGT-236International Breads

3

CMGT-240Baking and Pastry Showpieces

3

CMGT-250Cake Decorating and Candy Making

3

Professional Cooking

Course NumberTitleCredits
CMGT-130Garde' Manger

3

CMGT-200International Cuisine

3

CMGT-236International Breads

3

HMGT-120Food Preparation I

3

HMGT-220Food Preparation II

3

A graduate should be able to

  1. 1. Function at the entry- to mid-level management position within culinary savory and baking kitchen settings in the hospitality field.
  2. 2. Perform satisfactory culinary and baking skills in an industry-accepted manner.
  3. 3. Maintain appropriate cost control, human resources, and financial management skills.
  4. 4. Maintain industry and legal standards in reference to sanitation and safety.
  5. 5. Identify, understand, evaluate, and apply ethical reasoning.

Total Credit Hours: 62