Food Management, Bachelor of Arts

Dual studies @ IU International University of Applied Sciences 

👉 In the dual study program Food Management at Germany's largest university, you systematically deal with topics such as nutrition trends and forms of nutrition. In addition, you delve into areas such as gastronomy management or system gastronomy. In 7 semesters of standard study time, theory and practice alternate regularly, for example on a weekly basis. And the tuition fees, your practical partner covers them!

At a Glance

🏫 University IU International University of Applied Sciences, UAS based in Erfurt
Practical relevance, international orientation or maximum flexibility: IU International University (IU) prepares over 100,000 students for the global job market. It brings together under its umbrella more than 100 study programs offered in three independent university areas: the IU Dual Study Program, the IU Distance Learning Program and the flexible IU myStudium. IU offers students a network of renowned practical partners in the business world: more than 15,000 companies have already successfully cooperated with IU, including ZURICH Versicherungen or Motel One. IU, which was founded in 2000, is now represented in over 40 cities in Germany.
🎓 Field of Study EconomicsTourism and Event
📜 Degree Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
⏳ Duration 7 Semesters
🎯 ECTS 180 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction German
📖 Course contents Foundations of Business Administration, Introduction to Hotel Management and Gastronomy, Academic Writing & Communication, Computer Training, Practical Project I, Food Production I, Accounting and Financial Statements, Principles of Economics, Hygiene and Safety, Practical Project II, Cost and Performance Accounting, Marketing, Food Production II, Nutrition Trends and Dietary Forms, Practical Project III, Investment and Financing, Civil Law, Nutrition Science, Catering Systems, Practical Project IV, Special Commercial Law, Kitchen Technology, Compliance, Process and Quality Management, Advanced Gastronomy Management: Beverage Management, Advanced System Gastronomy: Smart System Gastronomy I - Basics, Practical Project V, Project Management, Staff Scheduling, Advanced Gastronomy Management: Menu Planning and Budgeting, Advanced Gastronomy Management: International Gastronomy Concepts, Advanced System Gastronomy: Smart System Gastronomy II - Marketing Strategies, Advanced System Gastronomy: From Idea to Brand - Development of a Franchise Concept, Practical Project VI, Personnel and Organization, Leadership 4.0, Feasibility Studies and Business Plan, Advanced Gastronomy Management: Current Developments in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, Advanced System Gastronomy: Current Developments in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, Bachelor's Thesis
📚 Electives Gastronomy Management, System Gastronomy
📍 Location Virtual campus
📅 Enrollment 1. April and 1. October
🔗 More Info https://www.iu-dualesstudium.de
  • dual study program without tuition fees at Germany's largest university
  • no numerus clausus, no admission restrictions
  • over 15,000 practical partners in more than 30 cities from Berlin to Munich
  • interesting specializations, such as in System Gastronomy
  • study also possible at the virtual campus

These are the requirements for the Bachelor's in Food Management

With your Bachelor's in Food Management, you can work as a restaurant manager, a supply or food chain manager, or a food & beverage manager.

You can be admitted to the dual study program at IU International University if you present either a high school diploma (general university entrance qualification), a technical diploma, or a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification.

In addition, you can study Food Management without a high school diploma. For the dual study program without a high school diploma, you need to have completed an advanced training course, such as becoming a certified business economist, or have a master craftsman's certificate. Or you have completed a vocational training and worked full-time for at least 3 years after this training.

These are the study contents in the dual study program Food Management

This Bachelor's program at IU consists of approximately 39 modules that you will take and complete over 7 semesters of regular study time. Each module is worth 5-10 credits (ECTS) and concludes with an examination such as a term paper or an exam. Overall, you will earn 180 credits from module to module and from semester to semester.

The typical course schedule for full-time studies in Food Management looks as follows:

  • Semester 1: Fundamentals of Business Administration, Introduction to Hotel and Gastronomy, Academic Work & Communication, Computer Training, Project I
  • Semester 2: Food Production I, Accounting and Year-End Closing, Basics of Economics, Hygiene and Safety, Project II
  • Semester 3: Cost and Performance Accounting, Marketing, Food Production II, Nutrition Trends and Dietary Forms, Project III
  • Semester 4: Investment and Financing, Civil Law, Nutrition Science, Catering Systems, Project IV
  • Semester 5: Special Business Law, Kitchen Technology, Compliance, Process and Quality Management, Specialization in Gastronomy Management: Beverage Management, Specialization in System Gastronomy: Smart System Gastronomy I - Fundamentals, Project V
  • Semester 6: Project Management, Personnel Scheduling, Specialization in Gastronomy Management: Menu Planning and Budgeting, Specialization in Gastronomy Management: International Gastronomy Concepts, Specialization in System Gastronomy: Smart System Gastronomy II – Marketing Strategies, Specialization in System Gastronomy: From Idea to Brand – Developing a Franchise Concept, Project VI
  • Semester 7: Personnel and Organization, Leadership 4.0, Feasibility Studies and Business Plan, Specialization in Gastronomy Management: Current Developments in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, Specialization in System Gastronomy: Current Developments in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, Bachelor's Thesis

As a specialization, you choose one of the modules in Gastronomy Management or System Gastronomy.

How to find your practical partner in dual studies

Upon request, you can complete a free application training with IU International University.

Choosing the right practical partner is essential for a successful dual study program in Food Management. With a network of over 15,000 practical partners throughout Germany, IU International University can help you find a suitable practical partner.

This is how you find your practical partner for the dual study program in Food Management at IU:

  1. You apply online through the IU website. With your application, you submit your documents such as a CV and your latest transcript.
  2. You participate in an online info session through the IU application portal. During the info session, the study advisory team will explain everything about the dual study program, admission, and finding a practical partner.
  3. Upon request, you can complete a free applicant training to prepare for applications in potential companies.
  4. Together with you, the study advisory team searches for the right practical partner. The university will either match you with a company from their extensive network or contact your desired company.

Learn Food Management at the IU Virtual Campus

At the Virtual Campus, you learn digitally and flexibly in small study groups.

If there is no IU campus near you or if you prefer flexible and digital learning, you can also enroll at the so-called Virtual Campus of IU.

At the Virtual Campus, you will complete your Food Management classes, for example, through regular video conferences with your fellow students and lecturers.

Through IU's learning platform myCampus, you will have access to study materials and the virtual library. By using IU's LearnApp, you can, for instance, go through your notes digitally on a tablet.

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