Food Management Studies

The Family, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences department offers a Bachelors of Arts degree in Food Management Studies (FMS). The FMS program helps students learn the principles of food management and develop an understanding of the role food service operations have in food sustainability, culture, and the health and wellbeing of a culturally diverse population. The FMS curriculum imparts fundamentals of food science, nutrition, meal planning, food sustainability, institutional management, economics and other relevant areas providing our students with a strong foundation in food management. Students learn to apply the knowledge and skills developed from the coursework in all areas of food management in various settings including hospitals, nursing homes, schools, corporate food service industry, farm-to-table operations, community programs and restaurants.  

Career Opportunities  

The Food Management Studies program prepares professionals for work in a variety of settings that include: hospitals, nursing homes, school meal service or other institutional meal service programs and the hospitality industry.  

• Food Service Manager 

• Certified Dietary Manager 

• Culinary Professional 

• Recipe Tester and Developer 

• Product Developer 

• Community Garden Manager