Online Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality and Restaurant Management
A Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality and Restaurant Management - Online!
Accelerate your career with an Online Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality and Restaurant Management from New England Culinary Institute. A bachelor's degree will open doors within the hospitality industry. Do you have a hot new idea for a food-based business? Have you ever considered becoming a food writer? Or maybe you've always wanted to open a restaurant of your own. This bachelor's degree goes beyond the basics of culinary education to provide a sound foundation in the principles and key teachings related to management within the hospitality setting.
NECI's Online Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality and Restaurant Management program provides that foundation with courses like:
- Financial Management in the Hospitality Industry
- Marketing Theory and Research
- Accounting and Financial Analysis
- Restaurant Operations Management
- Human Resources in the Food Industry
- Food Systems, Inventory Control, and Sanitation
- Corporate Purchasing and Finance
- Beverage Management
- Strategic Restaurant Planning
- Critical Issues in Leadership
- Innovation and Creativity
- Ethical and Legal Issues
The food and beverage industry is a hot growth area with many different possibilities and a bright future for professionals with the right training. With a degree from NECI, you'll be fully equipped for a variety of positions within the food and beverage industry. You'll have an understanding of the management functions required to run a professional food and beverage operation, from hiring personnel and maintaining accounts to purchasing and inventory control. We emphasize entrepreneurship, strategic planning, and leadership skills so that you'll be able to translate your vision into a successful restaurant or related business.
Upcoming Term Dates
| Term | Dates | Class |
| Summer 1 | April 30, 2012 - June 10, 2012 | Critical Issues in Leadership |
| Summer 2 | July 2, 2012 - August 12, 2012 | Corporate Purchasing and Finance |
| Fall 1 | September 3, 2012 - October 14, 2012 | Innovation and Creativity |
| Fall 2 | October 29, 2012 - December 9, 2012 | Beverage Management |
| Spring 1 | January 7, 2013 - February 17, 2013 | Financial Management |
| Spring 2 | March 4, 2013 - April 14, 2013 | Food Systems, Inventory Control, and Sanitation |
| Summer 1 | May 6, 2013 - June 16, 2013 | Marketing Theory and Research |
| Summer 2 | July 1, 2013 - August 11, 2013 | Accounting and Financial Analysis |
| Fall 1 | September 2, 2013 - October 13, 2013 | Operations Management |
| Fall 2 | October 28, 2013 - December 8, 2013 | Human Resources in the Food Service Industry |
Requirements for NECI's Online Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality and Restaurant Management
To enroll in NECI's Online Bachelor's program in Hospitality and Restaurant Management, you must have:
- 60 Qualifying credits from an accredited post-secondary institution. (An additional 8 General Education credits will be needed to graduate.)
- Current or relevant experience in the food service/hospitality industry.
Our Enrollment Specialists are here to help guide you through the admissions process and to answer any questions that you may have about admissions requirements, tuition or program curriculum.
To be successful in our online bachelor's program, specific hardware and software are needed; these are listed in our computer requirements. Please consult your Enrollment Specialist if you have any questions or concerns.
Our Enrollment Specialists will guide you through the steps to:
- Complete an application for admission.
- Submit official college transcript(s) from an accredited postsecondary institution, indicating receipt of an associates or higher level degree in a related field of study.
- Submit a written personal statement of three to four pages, double-spaced. The options for the essay's subject matter are listed on the bachelor's degree application.
- Complete the Online Learning Readiness Survey.
- Complete an interview by telephone, email, or in person, if requested.
- Submit a resume documenting your experience in the hospitality industry.
We encourage you to apply well enough in advance of a term in order to facilitate your orientation and to allow time for you to acquire your books and other necessary resources.
To learn more about this degree, download your free program brochure, or contact our Enrollment Specialists today at 802.225.3210 or toll-free at 1.877.223.NECI (6324).
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