Do you aspire to turn your associate degree into an entrepreneurial venture in the expanding food and beverage industries? Then ¶¶ÒõPro is the place for you. More than 1/3 of alumni have participated in the startup of 1 or more businesses.
¶¶ÒõPro Providence’s bachelor of science program in Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship combines courses in entrepreneurship with traditional business classes to provide you with the skills and knowledge to open your own venture, join an emerging food- or beverage-related venture, or work as a corporate entrepreneur in a variety of food- or beverage-related industries. Experiential opportunities both in and out of the classroom provide you with the practical skills to identify opportunities and solve the kinds of problems that you’d face in launching a business.
Work with expert faculty, as well as business and community leaders, at our , where you will find the resources to help support making your business ideas a reality.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:
Individual states may require specific licensing or professional certification in addition to earning a degree in order to practice in the field. For more information, visit the of the catalog.
Your first year will be defined by core baking & pastry or culinary courses that make up a common foundation.
Baking & Pastry Arts: These 18 credits include courses in essential techniques, plating design, cake production, artisanal bread, chocolate/confections, and more.
Culinary Arts: These 18 credits include courses in culinary skills and techniques, leadership in the kitchen, and other essential skills.
In addition to classes, free elective credit can be applied to a number of options such as Directed Experiential Education (DEE), internship, minor or study abroad. You are encouraged to contact an advisor before scheduling free elective credits.
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Associate Instructor
Mark Soliday is an associate instructor of baking & pastry arts with more than 30 years of industry experience — 20 as an executive pastry chef in hotels.
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor Amaechi is a result-oriented researcher, trainer, lecturer, author and entrepreneur.
Some professions may require additional study, background checks, certifications, licenses, exams and/or experience as required qualifications for employment. Students are responsible for verifying that they can meet the employment requirements of potential employers.