The Food and Beverage Management certificate at Mason teaches students key concepts and operational functions, strategies, and practical skills necessary for managing and operating food and beverage business for restaurants and catering companies.
- Students will learn to develop menus, prepare food, implement food safety standards, manage food waste, and utilize best-practice food service principles.
- Students will also be exposed to a variety of food and beverage businesses, including hospitality venues, restaurants, and food service management for large institutions like schools and hospitals.
- Graduates will be prepared to manage and operate restaurants, catering companies, and institutional food service suppliers.
What you’ll learn:
The focus of the curriculum is to provide students with a foundational knowledge of the food service industry, from basic nutrition and diet fundamentals to restaurant operations.
Coursework includes instruction on food safety, culinary basics, and menu development. In addition, there is a specific focus on management issues, including human resources, buying and selling food and beverages, and cost control. The curriculum emphasizes hospitality skills and the scope and forms of hospitality organizations.
Who will benefit from this certificate?
Courses are open to any individuals with an interest in the food and beverage management and operations.
• The Certificate benefits individuals who need to learn more about the specifics around restaurant and catering operations.
• Individuals who do not work in restaurants but need to be conversant in operations of food and beverage providers will also benefit from this certificate.
• This certificate may be pursued on a full- or part-time basis for degree seeking or non-degree seeking students.
This certificate may be pursued on a part-time basis only.
Courses for this certificate are offered face-to-face at Mason’s Fairfax campus or online. Students must complete 18 credits.
Freshman
- Non-Binding Early Action Deadline: November 1
- Regular Decision Deadline: January 15
Transfer
- Fall Priority Deadline: March 1
- Spring Priority Deadline: October 1
For more information and to apply, visit the admissions website.
Degree-seeking students:
To apply to the Food and Beverage Management undergraduate certificate as a degree-seeking student, you must submit a degree-seeking undergraduate admission application to Mason and fill out the Certificate Declaration form from the Registrar’s Office website.
Current Mason undergraduate students should contact their advisor about adding a certificate. Students may need to fill out the Certificate Declaration form from the Registrar’s Office website.
Non-degree seeking students: undergraduate certificate
To apply to the Food and Beverage Management undergraduate certificate as a non-degree seeking student, you must complete a non-degree online application for admission and supply official transcripts as required. Non-degree applications and their established deadlines are available online through the Office of Admissions website.
Current Mason undergraduate students should contact their advisor about adding a certificate. Students may need to fill out the Certificate Declaration form from the Registrar’s Office website.
To be considered for admission to the Food and Beverage Management undergraduate certificate as a non-degree-seeking student:
- You must present a minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA) from all postsecondary institutions you have attended, or a high school diploma or its equivalent, such as a GED certificate with a minimum 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale.
- The university, at its discretion, may additionally consider relevant work experience and/or other evidence of ability to succeed in undergraduate study when evaluating the GPA requirement.
- Non-native speakers of English are required to meet Mason's English language requirements. Students who are actively suspended or dismissed will not be offered admission.
- All non-degree applicants must complete the online admission application and submit a non-refundable application processing fee. The Admissions Committee may request supporting transcripts or test scores.
- Admitted and enrolled non-degree students are responsible for the same policies and procedures that apply to degree-seeking students, including the University Honor Code and the Code of Student Conduct.
| TUITION CLASSIFICATION |
COST PER CREDIT |
| Virginia Resident |
$575.50
(includes MSF*) |
| Non-Virginia Resident |
$1,582.50
(includes MSF*) |
CEHD Course Fee
($25/credit with higher per credit or flat course fees for internship and select ATEP, RECR, and RMGT courses) |
$25.00 - $257.00 |
| Total Cost for Virginia Residents per Credit |
$600.50 - $832.50 |
| Total Cost for Non-Virginia Residents per Credit |
$1,607.50 - $1,839.50 |
Undergraduate New Student Fee
(non-refundable, one-time fee) |
$360 | $285 for transfer students |
Please Note: Refer to the Students Accounts Office website for more information on tuition and fees. Various course and lab fees may be assessed depending on the course(s) in which the student is enrolled.
*Mandatory Student Fee (MSF): $155.00
For information on loans and scholarships, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid. For information regarding grants, tuition waivers, and other merit aid, please inquire with your graduate department. Also, many school districts offer tuition reimbursement options. Speak to your employer for more information.
Academic Advisor
Ms. Michelle Séki
Email: mgnoleba@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-5200
Fairfax Campus: Krug Hall, Suite 213
To schedule an appointment: https://gmu.campus.eab.com/pal/6Kh5DLqsxM
Forms
Current students should visit MyMason for important forms and documents.
Michelle Séki
Academic Advisor
mgnoleba@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-5200
Thompson Hall, Suite 2300 (Fairfax)
Minkyung (Min) Park
Academic Program Coordinator
Abena Aidoo Hewton
Margaret (Maggie) Daniels
Naehyun (Paul) Jin
Tina Jones
Seungwon (Shawn) Lee
Sue Slocum
Kevin Dunayer