Food Service Entrepreneurship and Hospitality A.A.S.
The Food Service Entrepreneurship and Hospitality program culminates in an Associate of Applied Science Degree. This program combines theory, practical training, and industry experience to prepare students for entry-level and management positions in the diverse and dynamic hospitality industry. The degree program is designed to continue principles taught in the Culinary Arts certificate program. The spectrum of learning is expanded to include more in-depth professional studies thereby enhancing employment options. Accreditation by the American Culinary Federation ensures graduates' eligibility for certification as an ACF Certified Culinarian.
Technical subject areas include introduction to the industry, basic baking, patisserie, cost control, dining room service, Garde manger, nutritional cooking, fundamental cooking principles, short order cookery, a la carte stations, menu planning, supervised internship, and the recognized sanitation certificate awarded by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.
General Associate Degree Requirements
Additional requirements for graduation can be found on the Degree/Certificate Requirements for Graduation page.
Unless otherwise noted in individual program requirements, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all work attempted at the University of Montana-Missoula is required for graduation. Please see the Academic Policies and Procedures page for information on how your GPA is calculated.
Courses taken to satisfy the requirements of an associate degree program must be completed with a grade of C- or better unless a higher grade is noted in the program requirements.
Associate of Applied Science - Food Service Entrepreneurship and Hospitality
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| ACTG 101 | Accounting Procedures I | 3 |
| or ACTG 201 | Principles of Financial Accounting | |
| ANTY 133X | Food and Culture | 3 |
| or ANTY 141H | The Silk Road | |
| or PSYX 100S | Intro to Psychology | |
| BGEN 105S | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BMGT 235 | Management | 3 |
| or BMGT 245 | Customer Service Management | |
| BMGT 299 | Capstone: Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BMKT 225 | Marketing | 3 |
| COMX 111A | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| or COMX 115S | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | |
| CSCI 172 | Intro to Computer Modeling | 3 |
| CULA 100 | Culinary Arts Fundamentals | 2 |
| CULA 101 | Introduction to Knife Skills and Butchery | 2 |
| CULA 105 | Food Service Sanitation | 2 |
| CULA 157 | Pantry & Garde Manger | 3 |
| CULA 160 | Soups, Stocks, & Sauces | 3 |
| CULA 161 | Meats & Vegetables | 3 |
| CULA 162 | Storeroom Management and Receiving Operations | 2 |
| CULA 165 | Baking & Pastry | 5 |
| CULA 206 | Restaurant Management | 3 |
| CULA 298 | Food Service Internship | 4 |
| ECNS 201S | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| HTR 107 | Introduction to Hospitality Management | 3 |
| M 105 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| NUTR 221N | Basic Human Nutrition | 3 |
| WRIT 101 | College Writing I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 68 | |
Two Year Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Hours | |
| BGEN 105S | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CULA 100 | Culinary Arts Fundamentals | 2 |
| CULA 101 | Introduction to Knife Skills and Butchery | 2 |
| CULA 105 | Food Service Sanitation | 2 |
| CULA 160 | Soups, Stocks, & Sauces | 3 |
| NUTR 221N | Basic Human Nutrition | 3 |
| WRIT 101 | College Writing I | 3-4 |
| Hours | 18-19 | |
| Spring | ||
| ANTY 133X |
Food and Culture or The Silk Road or Intro to Psychology |
3 |
| BMGT 298 | Management Internship 1 | 4 |
| CULA 157 | Pantry & Garde Manger | 3 |
| CULA 161 | Meats & Vegetables | 3 |
| CULA 165 | Baking & Pastry | 5 |
| M 105 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3-4 |
| Hours | 21-22 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Autumn | ||
| BMKT 225 | Marketing | 3 |
| BMGT 235 or BMGT 245 |
Management or Customer Service Management |
3 |
| CSCI 172 | Intro to Computer Modeling | 3 |
| CULA 162 | Storeroom Management and Receiving Operations | 2 |
| HTR 107 | Introduction to Hospitality Management | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ACTG 101 or ACTG 201 |
Accounting Procedures I or Principles of Financial Accounting |
3 |
| COMX 111A or COMX 115S |
Introduction to Public Speaking or Introduction to Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| CULA 299 | Culinary Arts Capstone | 2 |
| CULA 206 | Restaurant Management | 3 |
| ECNS 201S | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 67-69 | |
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To be taken in place of CULA 298
Last Updated Fall 2025