Culinary Arts, Certificate
Program Overview
ECPI University offers Certificate programs (also referred to as Micro-credentials) that focus on specific skill sets. These programs are shorter than traditional degree programs and are designed to meet the needs of working professionals so that they can stay competitive in their field. Certificate programs may be offered in a variety of ways to suit the learning style and schedules of individuals. They may include remote learning, instructor led in-seat learning, hybrid courses, and online courses.
Students can choose from one of two options:
Food Service Financial Management Certificate Outcomes
Upon completion of the Certificate in Food Service Financial Management, graduates are able to:
Food Service Leadership Certificate Outcomes
Upon completion of the Certificate in Food Service Leadership, graduates are able to:
About Culinary Arts Certificates
Food Service Financial Management. The certificate program covers aspects of the food service industry specifically from the perspective of financial management, learning the fundamentals of hospitality accounting, including how to develop and interpret financial balance sheets, income statements, profit and loss statements, and statements of cash flow.
Food Service Leadership. The certificate program covers aspects of the leadership skills associated with creating, communicating, and implementing an operational vision. Students will learn to use effective leadership communication skills to manage diversity in the workforce, coach and motivate staff members, resolve staff conflicts, and empower/delegate tasks to be an effective leader in food service operations.
Program Outline
To receive the Certificate, students in the Food Service Financial Management program must earn 9 semester credit hours. Students in the Food Service Leadership program must earn 12 semester credit hours. The Culinary Arts Certificate program requires a minimum of 1 semester, which is equivalent to 2 months or 10 weeks. The program requirements are as follows:
Program Requirements
Food Service Financial Management
9 semester credit hours
| ACC101 | General Accounting | 3 |
| FSM320 | Food Service Financial Management | 3 |
| FSM380 | Food Service Cost Controls | 3 |
Food Service Leadership
12 semester credit hours
| FSM310 | Leadership in Foodservice | 3 |
| FSM315 | Staff Development and Communication for Managers | 3 |
| FSM360 | Managing Outstanding Customer Service | 3 |
| FSM410 | Operational Ethics and Legal Issues | 3 |
Culinary Arts Certificate - Program Specific Policies
Admissions Requirements. Admission is on a selective and competitive basis. ECPI University reserves the right to select those applicants who are deemed best qualified for the Culinary Arts Certificate program. Entrance requirements include the following prerequisites:
Student Evaluation. Students’ academic progress will be evaluated after each course grade has been awarded. In general and unless otherwise stated, the minimum grade to maintain satisfactory progress is 70% or C-. Students must achieve a minimum term grade point average of 2.0.
A course may not be repeated more than once without approval of the designated academic official. Grades achieved in courses that are repeated due to course withdrawal (W, WP) or failure (F, WF) will replace previous withdrawal or failing grades. A student who is approved to repeat a course due to a failing grade (F, WF) must successfully pass the course by the third attempt. After three failed attempts the student will be academically dismissed (for appeal of academic dismissal, see Appealing an Academic Dismissal.