2011-2013 CATALOG - The Art Institutes

RICHARD WELLINGTON: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
CULINARY MANAGEMENT
BACHELOR OF ARTS - 180 CREDITS
TWELVE 11-WEEK QUARTERS, OR 132 WEEKS
The Culinary Management 12-quarter* bachelor’s
degree program is proud to be part of The
International Culinary Schools at The Art Institute of
Phoenix. In addition, the Bachelor of Arts in Culinary
Management degree program is accredited by The
Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary
Federation Education Foundation (ACF).
Today’s fast paced world has resulted in a change
in the way we eat. The demand for more and more
food service outlets has resulted in a high demand
of employees with culinary training. The ability not
only to cook, but also to manage personnel and
develop items of varied appeal is highly prized in the
hospitality field.
This program offers students an opportunity to learn
from seasoned educators and culinary professionals
and pursue a rewarding career in this exciting and
demanding field. Students practice classical cooking
techniques and their application in a variety of
cuisines Once grounded in the basics, students
can develop skills in ethnic cuisines, food and
wine pairing, and food styling. Cooking classes are
complimented with hospitality related coursework in
management, entrepreneurship, restaurant design,
and wine and spirits.
Graduates leave the school with a comprehensive
portfolio of their work and are prepared to pursue
entry-level jobs with restaurants, hotels, food service
institutions, catering, and other culinary or hospitality
related business, such as food styling and food writing.
Objectives - Upon completion of the program,
graduates will be able to:
• cook and present various ethnic
cuisines professionally.
• manage restaurant finances and develop a detailed
business plan addressing key finances and marketing.
• demonstrate professional leadership skills in a
culinary environment.
• design menus and use the menu as a marketing tool.
• identify and explain global business and
organizational leadership models.
* Based on a student taking an average of 15 credits
per quarter
THE ART INSTITUTE OF PHOENIX 2011-2013 COURSE CATALOG 31