2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Undergraduate Certificate - Restaurant Operations

The undergraduate certificate in Restaurant Operations is a concentrated program that explores the essentials of front-office and behind-the-scenes operations related to food service management. In this online program, you will examine current managerial techniques and tools to effectively operate a wide variety of restaurants. Topics covered help to provide practical skills often required of a food service manager, or restaurant owner or employee. This certificate would also be a good addition to a business or management degree.

Certificate Objectives

Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student will be able to:

  • Apply proper food safety and sanitation procedures to meet industry standards and governmental regulations.
  • Demonstrate application of theory and concepts as they relate to the various responsibilities of a foodservice manager.
  • Practice current managerial techniques and trends to support the goals of a restaurant.
  • Interpret financial data as it relates to an operation’s goals.

Certificate Requirements (18 semester hours)

  1. Required as the first course in this program.

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