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Undergraduate Studies in Restaurant/Foodservice Management

The Foodservice/Restaurant Industry

The foodservice industry is one of the largest and fastest growing in the nation today. The growth is continuing internationally with travel and economic changes.

Employment in the commercial and non-commercial food industries approximates 12 million people with sales in the billions. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts continued high employment of foodservice managers, growing faster than other occupations throughout the next century.

Restaurant/Foodservice Management at Oregon State University

Restaurant/Foodservice Management is a four year BS degree option in the College of Health and Human Sciences. This program continues to grow as it prepares graduates for professional management positions in the vast areas of foodservice such as restaurant management, catering, schools and universities, or transportation and clubs. In addition, employment opportunities include computer technology implementation, food and equipment sales, and product development.

Curriculum

Course curriculum is provided at Linn-Benton Community College and OSU, through the Dual Enrollment Agreement. The courses in the curriculum include: a year of culinary coursework at Linn Benton Community College, quantity food production and purchasing foodservice financial management, cost control, catering and event management, marketing, accounting, finance and personnel management, microbiology, statistics and social sciences. The Pre-Restaurant Management option at Linn-Benton provides coursework details.

Field and Work Experiences

Seniors in the 4-year BS degree program are required to complete a directed field experience in an area of the industry that they choose and arrange. This is done during Spring term of the senior year.

Work experiences throughout the summers or academic year in areas of food systems management are a major benefit for skills, professional networking, and knowledge of the food systems industries.

Special Resources

The Culinary Arts Program at Linn Benton Community College has three restaurants. At OSU, the University Foodservices facilities serve as laboratory for experiences. Together, students gain a diverse foodservice experience in these locations.

Career Services serves students and provides an arena for job research and professional interviews.

Scholarships

Professional associations, food industry members and national honorary societies have provided scholarships and awards for students in the College.

Job Opportunities

Most people eat several meals a week away from home. The places where they eat and drink range from fast food restaurants to those that emphasize gourmet dining and from school to hospital to resort.

Areas of employment include:

restaurants
schools
university and college
travel (airline, cruise)
catering
food brokerage
product research and development
foodservice consultant
sales representative for food equipment, product and computer systems.


	Limit results to this site.		Health and Human Sciences » Nutrition and Exercise Sciences » Undergraduate Programs » Restaurant/Foodservice Management. Undergraduate Studies in Restaurant/Foodservice Management The Foodservice/Restaurant Industry The foodservice industry is one of the largest and fastest growing in the nation today. The growth is continuing internationally with travel and economic changes. Employment in the commercial and non-commercial food industries approximates 12 million people with sales in the billions. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts continued high employment of foodservice managers, growing faster than other occupations throughout the next century. Restaurant/Foodservice Management at Oregon State University Restaurant/Foodservice Management is a four year BS degree option in the College of Health and Human Sciences. This program continues to grow as it prepares graduates for professional management positions in the vast areas of foodservice such as restaurant management, catering, schools and universities, or transportation and clubs. In addition, employment opportunities include computer technology implementation, food and equipment sales, and product development. Curriculum Course curriculum is provided at Linn-Benton Community College and OSU, through the Dual Enrollment Agreement. The courses in the curriculum include: a year of culinary coursework at Linn Benton Community College, quantity food production and purchasing foodservice financial management, cost control, catering and event management, marketing, accounting, finance and personnel management, microbiology, statistics and social sciences. The Pre-Restaurant Management option at Linn-Benton provides coursework details. Field and Work Experiences Seniors in the 4-year BS degree program are required to complete a directed field experience in an area of the industry that they choose and arrange. This is done during Spring term of the senior year. Work experiences throughout the summers or academic year in areas of food systems management are a major benefit for skills, professional networking, and knowledge of the food systems industries. Special Resources The Culinary Arts Program at Linn Benton Community College has three restaurants. At OSU, the University Foodservices facilities serve as laboratory for experiences. Together, students gain a diverse foodservice experience in these locations. Career Services serves students and provides an arena for job research and professional interviews. Scholarships Professional associations, food industry members and national honorary societies have provided scholarships and awards for students in the College. Job Opportunities Most people eat several meals a week away from home. The places where they eat and drink range from fast food restaurants to those that emphasize gourmet dining and from school to hospital to resort. Areas of employment include: restaurants schools university and college travel (airline, cruise) catering food brokerage product research and development foodservice consultant sales representative for food equipment, product and computer systems.