BA in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics - Food and Beverage Management in Normal United States | Illinois State University

Illinois State's Food and Beverage Management program explores the extensive nutrition field while concentrating specifically on the foodservice sector rather than scientific aspects. This curriculum blends business administration concepts with hospitality and culinary service competencies. Every student in the Food and Beverage Management program must fulfill an undergraduate professional internship as part of their degree requirements. Skilled management professionals are in demand across all foodservice establishments. Approximately half of consumers' food expenditures go toward dining out at various venues. Foodservice managers coordinate these operations, ensuring meals are visually appealing, wholesome, and prepared safely. This program pathway leads to diverse career opportunities in foodservice administration, such as: Restaurant and institutional dining management (healthcare, business, or educational settings), Event catering, Food quality control inspection, Food product distribution and brand management, Organizations involved in food production, ingredient supply, or manufacturing equipment.