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Restaurant Studies Certificate

If you’re looking to break into the food service industry, the Restaurant Studies Certificate is your quick, direct path to landing an entry-level position in this growing field. You’ll learn the essential policies, procedures, and industry know-how to get started in front-of-house roles at restaurants, contract feeding, and event operations. And if you decide to keep going, this certificate sets you up perfectly to enter the Associate of Science in Hospitality & Event Management.

Locations: Louisville campus, Lexington location, Online learning
Format: On campus or online

Est. time to completion:

6–9 months*

Credit hours:

24

Cost per credit hour:

$430

Top-ranked school

We’re ranked among the top 10 hospitality schools by University magazine.

Experienced faculty

Learn from recognized leaders within the hospitality industry.

Personalized attention

Small classes mean more focused learning.

Restaurant Studies Certificate

Curriculum

Overview

The Restaurant Studies Certificate covers essential skills and theories needed in the food-service industry. To succeed in a hospitality career, you’ll need a strong work ethic, a passion for serving others, and a genuine love for taking care of people.

Courses

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HRM 104
Introduction to Hospitality Management
4 credits
HRM 115
Food Service Management by Menu
4 credits
HRM 244
Wines and Spirits
4 credits
HRM 164
Hospitality Management and Supervision
4 credits
CAT 244
Special Events Planning and Staff Management
4 credits
CAM 284
Food and Beverage Control
4 credits

For course descriptions, see our Course Catalog.

Financial assistance

Financial assistance is available to those who apply and qualify. Talk with us to see if Federal Student Aid, scholarships, transfer credits, employer assistance, loans and grants, or military discounts are available to you.

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Career services
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*Time length for program completion will vary depending upon the number of courses taken per term, developmental courses when required, transfer credit accepted, lack of continuous enrollment, etc.

The Hospitality Management program is part of Sullivan University’s College of Hospitality Studies.

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