Building upon previous dining, beverage service and kitchen laboratory experiences the Food & Beverage Industry Management bachelor's degree program prepares students for a management career across the career spectrum in the food and beverage industry. Areas of management study also include critical thinking, financial analysis, industry technology, social media, marketing, food and beverage strategy and logistics, human resources and customer awareness. As part of this program, all students are provided the opportunity to apply free electives to a variety of on and off campus learning activities. Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to: Apply food and beverage industry concepts, skills and values to current industry issues, Communicate effectively to diverse audiences, purposes and situations in food and beverage operations, Use data and other relevant sources to improve organizational performance within food and beverage operations, Produce and implement comprehensive management plans for food industry operations and Create business plans for beverage operations. Graduates with sufficient experience, a professional attitude, and technical expertise may obtain positions in a variety of areas that include, but are not limited to, restaurant manager, kitchen manager, executive chef, food and beverage director, catering manager, room service manager, sous chef, beverage manager, and dining room manager. According to the National Restaurant Association, the food and beverage industry is the largest U.S. employer besides the government. A four-year program leading to the bachelor of science degree for two-year Baking & Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts program graduates.