The Bachelor of Science in Culinary Management degree from Baltimore International College is one of the only four-year culinary degrees offered in the United States. This gives you additional experience, education and a competitive edge upon entering into the culinary industry.
During the first two years of the program, each student follows the curriculum for the Associate of Applied Science in either Professional Cooking, Professional Cooking and Baking, or Professional Baking and Pastry, thus choosing a concentration for the remainder of his or her education.
The following two years focus on more advanced techniques, as well as the principles of running a commercial kitchen, including marketing, finance, food production and presentation, and inventory and cost control. The curriculum gives students the opportunity to build leadership, critical thinking and managerial skills to fully prepare them for successful careers as managers and head chefs in commercial foodservices, restaurants, banquet and catering services, schools and hospitals.
Beginning with 63 credits transferred from the A.A.S. in Professional Cooking, Professional Cooking and Baking or Professional Baking and Pastry.
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Semester 5 |
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Credits |
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ACC105 |
Principles of Financial Accounting |
3 |
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HSM130 |
Introduction to Hospitality Management |
3 |
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BUS204 |
Business Law |
3 |
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ECON201 |
Intro to Macro-Economics |
3 |
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MKT103 |
Introduction to Marketing |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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Semester 6 |
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COM250 |
Techniques of Oral Communication |
Credits |
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FIN305 |
Principles of Finance |
3 |
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HSM212 |
Service Operations Management |
3 |
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HSM308 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
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MAT205 |
College Algebra (P=MAT101) |
3 |
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MGT206 |
IT Applications in the Hospitality Industry |
3 |
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Total |
18 |
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Semester 7 |
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Credits |
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ECON202 |
Intro to Micro-Economics (P=ECON201) |
3 |
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ENG301 |
Writing for Business & Technology (P=ENG101) |
3 |
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HSM302 |
Foodservice Facility Planning, Layout & Design |
3 |
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MAT301 |
Statistics |
3 |
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Elective |
Humanities |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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Semester 8 |
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Credits |
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CM470 |
Culinary Management Senior Project/Practicum |
3 |
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HIST405 |
History of Culture and Cuisine |
3 |
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HSM301 |
Restaurant Management |
3 |
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HSM320 |
Small Business Management in Hospitality |
3 |
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MGT440 |
Organizational Behavior |
3 |
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MGT490 |
Strategic Management (P=BUS101) |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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Total Degree Credits |
126 |
P=Prerequisite
The College reserves the right to add, drop or modify courses from the above sequences.
MAT101 College Math for Business is required for the Bachelor of Science degree.