Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts Training

Those who love to cook can find associate degree or certificate programs in culinary arts, with courses in baking, wine selection, menu planning, and desserts. Bachelor's degrees in culinary arts and restaurant management are also available. At the graduate level, you'll find master's degree programs combining business management and leadership training with culinary expertise.

Hospitality Career Training

If you want to work in convention planning, hotel management, or resort operations, consider studying hospitality management, travel or tourism. Look at an MBA degree if you plan to work in administration for a major hotel firm.

Many people begin their hospitality and culinary careers in entry-level positions, as food preparation workers, hotel desk staff, or wait staff. Some employers will prefer formal college training, especially for supervisory or management positions. Online degree programs are available for professionals who already hold jobs or are raising families and need flexible class schedules.