Academic Catalog - New England Culinary Institute
Academic Catalog - New England Culinary Institute
Academic Catalog - New England Culinary Institute
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Wine and Beverage Studies Specialization<br />
Effective management in the hospitality industry often<br />
requires advanced knowledge of the role that beverages<br />
play in the menu, from both an aesthetic and business<br />
perspective. This specialization emphasizes the<br />
development of a broad understanding of viticulture, winemaking,<br />
distillation and brewing processes; a refined<br />
ability to assess fine beverages; an appreciation for the<br />
varietal, cultural, historic and societal influences on the<br />
wines of different countries; a solid aptitude for pairing<br />
beverages to a wide range of cuisines; and<br />
comprehensive knowledge of marketing and<br />
distribution within the alcoholic beverage industry.<br />
Internships include positions in the fast-growing<br />
alcoholic beverage industry as winery marketing<br />
representatives, importers, wholesale sales managers,<br />
or at retail outlets.<br />
Sustainability Specialization<br />
The future success of restaurants, hotels and largerscale<br />
hospitality enterprises depend upon professionals<br />
who have experience and expertise in sustainability<br />
practices. Sustainability awareness and practical<br />
considerations are essential to culinary leadership.<br />
Students in this specialization will learn how to source<br />
local foods, work in an environmentally conscious<br />
manner, and make decisions in a global marketplace.<br />
Internships range from leading multi-site hotels and<br />
restaurant corporations, to third party certifying<br />
organizations and national/international organizations<br />
devoted to the future of food. The sustainability<br />
specialization prepares students for broad range of<br />
careers within the field of food service and hospitality,<br />
as well as for advanced education in law, the<br />
environment, agriculture, and food policy.<br />
Baking and Pastry Arts Specialization<br />
The baking and pastry specialization is designed for<br />
students holding an Associate of Occupational Studies<br />
in Baking & Pastry. The baking and pastry<br />
specialization will prepare students to act as managers<br />
or pastry chefs in bakeries, cafés, pastry shops, or other<br />
large-scale outlets. This specialization is also ideal for<br />
those preparing for business ownership in the baking<br />
and pastry field. Students will use the lens of bakery<br />
operations as they develop their business, leadership,<br />
and entrepreneurial skills in the areas of staffing, cost<br />
control, and management. This specialization<br />
emphasizes the development of advanced skills in<br />
artisan breads and pastries, plated desserts, and<br />
decorative arts such as chocolate, sugar, or pastillage.<br />
Internships might include managing the pastry<br />
department in a hotel, assistant manager in a bakery,<br />
recipe development, or dessert catering.<br />
Required Subject Matter<br />
60 prior college credits are required for entry into this<br />
program.<br />
MOD 5 <strong>Academic</strong> Term 1<br />
Course Code Course Description<br />
Credits<br />
HMOR3000 Orientation 0.0<br />
HECT2611 Spanish I 2.0<br />
HECT2621 Spanish II 2.0<br />
DECT3205 Our Global Society: Information 3.0<br />
Literacy and Communication<br />
HMBM3802 Financial Management 3.0<br />
HMBM3202 Beverage and Wine Management 3.0<br />
HMBM3500 Human Resource Management 3.0<br />
DEELXXXX Elective 1 3.0<br />
MOD 6 <strong>Academic</strong> Term 2<br />
Course Code Course Description<br />
Credits<br />
HMCT4200 21st Century Communications 3.0<br />
HMBM3702 Introduction to Marketing Theory 3.0<br />
& Research<br />
HMBM4801 Strategic Management 3.0<br />
HMBM3853 Operations Management 5.0<br />
DEELXXXX Elective 2 3.0<br />
ServeSafe Sanitation Certification Requirement 0.0<br />
Non Resident Period<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> Terms 3, 4 and 5<br />
Course Code Course Description<br />
Credits<br />
HMBM4002 BAHRM Internship/Career 5.0<br />
Analysis 1<br />
HMBM4003 BAHRM Internship/Career 5.0<br />
Analysis 2<br />
HMBM4004 BAHRM Internship/Career 5.0<br />
Analysis 3<br />
HMBM4352 Innovation & Creativity (online) 3.0<br />
HMCT3100 Critical Issues in Leadership 3.0<br />
(online)<br />
HMCT3400 Capstone Course (online) 3.0<br />
Credit Hour Requirements<br />
Total minimum credit hours for the Bachelor of Arts in<br />
Food and Beverage Business Management program are<br />
120 credits. Students entering the program must<br />
possess a minimum of 60 semester credits. Total<br />
credits delivered for the 15-month program are 60. 15<br />
semester credit hours are earned for the internship. 9<br />
semester credit hours are offered online during the<br />
non-resident term.<br />
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