Entrepreneurship isn’t just about having a great idea — it’s also about how you tell the story and connect with your audience. Our Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship bachelor’s degree program prepares you for a career as a food‐based innovator.
This program will teach you what it takes to launch your own venture, from developing a business plan to managing resources, marketing and growth. Courses in entrepreneurship combine with traditional business classes outlining strategies for kickstarting your own business, joining an emerging venture, or working as a corporate entrepreneur in food‐ or beverage‐related industries.
Work with expert faculty, as well as business and community leaders, at our , where you will find the resources to help support making your business ideas a reality. Experiential opportunities provide you with the practical skills to identify opportunities and solve problems that you’d encounter launching a business.
Individual states may require specific licensing or professional certification in addition to earning a degree in order to practice in the field. Learn more via the Catalog’s . Admissions is contingent upon meeting the for this program.
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Food’s Next Big Idea
°ÄÃÅÂí»á´«Õæ’s Future Food All-Stars Challenge is an annual pitch competition that puts students’ culinary expertise and entrepreneurship skills to the test. This year’s big ideas united food and sustainability — with all 3 teams capitalizing on marketplace opportunities.
At °ÄÃÅÂí»á´«Õæ, the resources to support your business idea are never far away. Our faculty bring real-world expertise and practical know-how to help you shape your big idea into a tangible concept.
Throughout the program, learn what it takes to start an innovative food-related venture, including:
Using the art of the pitch to sell a concept to potential investors.
Developing a viable business plan.
Running a market test of your product as part of the Entrepreneurship Seminar capstone.
Refining your idea at the , °ÄÃÅÂí»á´«Õæ Providence’s business incubator space.
In addition to classes, free elective credit can be applied to a number of options such as Directed Experiential Education (DEE), internship, minor or study abroad. You are encouraged to contact an advisor before scheduling free elective credits. Explore the full °ÄÃÅÂí»á´«Õæ Catalog course listing:
Career Possibilities
Restaurateur
Food/Beverage Marketer
Food/Beverage Sales Professional
Food/Beverage Business Owner
Food/Beverage Distributor
Some professions may require additional study, background checks, certifications, licenses, exams and/or experience as required qualifications for employment. Students are responsible for verifying that they can meet the employment requirements of potential employers.
Mark Soliday is an associate instructor of baking & pastry arts with more than 30 years of industry experience — 20 as an executive pastry chef in hotels.