Overview

The B.Sc. in Restaurant and Culinary Management at Florida International University (FIU) is designed for individuals seeking leadership roles in the food and beverage industry. This comprehensive programme blends theoretical knowledge with practical expertise to prepare students for the complexities of modern foodservice operations. Students explore essential aspects of hospitality management, focusing on operational efficiency and high-quality guest service delivery.

Why Restaurant and Culinary Management at Florida International University (FIU)?

Florida International University (FIU) is recognised as a top-tier public institution, ranking among the best in the United States according to the QS World University Rankings. Students benefit from a dedicated career development office and unique experiential learning opportunities in Miami, a global hospitality hub. The programme emphasises real-world application through significant industry partnerships and events like the SOBEWFF®.

Syllabus

The curriculum includes core hospitality requirements and specialised major courses. Modules may include:

Accounting for the Hospitality Industry
Human Resources Management
Hospitality Information Technology
Hospitality Marketing Strategies
Advanced Food & Beverage Operations
Dining Services Management
Culinary Principles
Catering Management
Purchasing & Menu Planning

Careers with Restaurant and Culinary Management

Graduates are prepared for diverse leadership positions across the global food and beverage sector. Potential career paths include roles such as Food and Beverage Director, Banquet Manager, and Resort Food Service Manager. Many alumni also pursue careers as Executive Chefs, Menu Developers, or Contract Food Service Managers, leveraging the programme's strong industry connections and practical training.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dining Services Management
Intro. Culinary Principles
International Cuisine
Catering Management
International Baking
Restaurant Startup
Foodservice Trends & Challenges
Beverage Fundamentals
Purchasing & Menu Planning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-04 00:00:00

More details

Details on the admissions process for international students may be viewed here: https://admissions.fiu.edu/international/.Deadlines for transfer students vary

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Miami, United States
Miami, United States

Disciplines

Hospitality Management Culinary Arts View 69 other Bachelors in Culinary Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Start Your Application at https://admissions.fiu.edu/how-to-apply/apply/index.html$30 application feeFirst Year Students:Official high school transcripts (with translation if required)Official SAT, ACT, or CLT scores (SAT/ACT also used for English proficiency requirement)Transfer Students:Evaluations of foreign college transcripts - See details and discounts at https://admissions.fiu.edu/how-to-apply/submit-transcripts/Electronic delivery of official college transcripts from the USIf transferring with less than 60 transferable credits, we may also require delivery of official high school documents and SAT/ACT/CLT scores, see aboveEnglish Proficiency - See details under "Supplementary Documentation" at https://admissions.fiu.edu/international/transferring-students/index.html#tab-N101A7-4.

Work experience

International students may work in the hospitality industry towards completion of their Curricular Practical Training (CPT) requirement after 2 full semesters in the US.See details on the Industry Work Experience Requirement at https://hospitality.fiu.edu/career/industry-experience-requirement/.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19800 USD / year

≈ 19800 USD / year
Out-of-State

19800 USD / year

≈ 19800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6150 USD / year

≈ 6150 USD / year

Additional Details

Online (In-State):$205.57 per creditOnline (Out-of-State):$660.19 per credit

Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Full funding opportunities are not typical. Students may apply for limited and competitive scholarships through:FIU Merit Scholarships (Fall entry only) at https://admissions.fiu.edu/cost-and-aid/scholarships/FIU Scholarship Database at https://fiu.academicworks.com/ (Check back often for new opportunities)FIU Honors College at https://honors.fiu.edu/admissions/scholarships/Financial Resources for Int'l Students at https://isss.fiu.edu/finances-taxes/financial-resources/External Opportunities at https://fiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/externalGeneral Scholarship Search Engine at https://www.fastweb.com

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