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Certificate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts at University of Montana

University of Montana, United States

Programme overview

To meet the growing demand of the hospitality industry, two program options are available. Students may earn a Culinary Arts Certificate of Applied Science or a Food Service Management Associate of Applied Science degree. The Culinary Arts certificate program is three semesters and provides an introduction to the field of culinary arts.

Faculty: Missoula College  |  Duration: 37 credit hours  |  Location: Missoula, MT, United States

What you will study

37 credit hours. Required courses include Introduction to Business; Culinary Arts Fundamentals; Introduction to Knife Skills and Butchery; Food Service Sanitation; Pantry & Garde Manger; Soups, Stocks, & Sauces; Meats & Vegetables; Storeroom Management and Receiving Operations; Baking & Pastry.

Career pathways

Students entering the Culinary Arts Certificate program or Food Service Management degree program prepare for careers in the hospitality industry. Students develop the skills needed to then seek employment in hotels, restaurants, resorts, casinos, clubs, catering, and corporate dining. Culinary careers encompass restaurant management, sales, product development, and entrepreneurship. Students prepare for an entry-level position in the expanding and challenging food service industry. This program

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies (University of Montana undergraduate admission; no separate programme-specific application is listed unless noted).

Duration: 37 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://umontana.edu/apply.php

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