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University of Montana Catalog 2025-2026

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 of Applied Science 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 of Applied Science 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

Complete all of the following courses:
ACTG 101Accounting Procedures I3
or ACTG 201 Principles of Financial Accounting
ANTY 133XFood and Culture3
or ANTY 141H The Silk Road
or PSYX 100S Intro to Psychology
BGEN 105SIntroduction to Business3
BMGT 235Management3
or BMGT 245 Customer Service Management
BMGT 299Capstone: Entrepreneurship3
BMKT 225Marketing3
COMX 111AIntroduction to Public Speaking3
or COMX 115S Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
CSCI 172Intro to Computer Modeling3
CULA 100Culinary Arts Fundamentals2
CULA 101Introduction to Knife Skills and Butchery2
CULA 105Food Service Sanitation2
CULA 157Pantry & Garde Manger3
CULA 160Soups, Stocks, & Sauces3
CULA 161Meats & Vegetables3
CULA 162Storeroom Management and Receiving Operations2
CULA 165Baking & Pastry5
CULA 206Restaurant Management3
CULA 298Food Service Internship4
ECNS 201SPrinciples of Microeconomics3
HTR 107Introduction to Hospitality Management3
M 105Contemporary Mathematics3
NUTR 221NBasic Human Nutrition3
WRIT 101College Writing I3
Total Hours68