Restaurant and Food Services Administration (AAS)
The course of studies for the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Restaurant and Food Services Administration is designed for people who wish to acquire skills in dealing with food services. The Program exposes students to principles, concepts and practices that are essential in the food services industry. This Program provides the opportunity for people who already have experience in administration of food services to complete an academic degree and be promoted to supervisory positions. The program aims to prepare graduates for positions in areas such as food service, production, sales and marketing, and in human resources management and supervision. In addition, graduates will have become familiar with different food services to enable them to apply their administrative knowledge to each of them.
The Aguadilla Campus is authorized to offer this Program.
Competencies Profile of Graduates
The Associate Degree in Applied Science in Restaurant Management and Food Services is designed to achieve the development of a professional with the following competencies:
Knowledge
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- The characteristic elements of the gastronomy and hospitality industry.
- The impact of the gastronomy and hospitality industry in the social, cultural, economic and environmental spheres of the country.
- The organizational components characteristic of gastronomic companies.
- The laws that apply to restaurant operations as part of the country's tourism industry.
- Marketing tools and their impact on promoting sales of products and services in hotels and restaurants.
- The ethical precepts in the decision-making in business.
Skills
- Demonstrate the ability to make decisions taking into consideration the impact of these on the company.
- Demonstrate the ability to make changes that allow greater effectiveness in restaurant structures.
- Perform standardized procedures that allow efficiency in the operation of companies in the gastronomy industry.
- Make business decisions in controversial situations using ethical precepts as a guide.
Attitudes
- Demonstrate a positive attitude towards responsible decision-making and commitment to society.
- Consider the organizational elements as crucial in the successful performance of restaurants.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude towards customers and suppliers that results in mutually beneficial relationships.
- Appreciate ethical behavior as an essential for business success.
Retention Requirements
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Restaurant and Food Services Administration requires that all students comply with the satisfactory academic progress norm established in the University’s current General Catalog.
In addition, they must pass all courses required in the major with a minimum grade of C.
Requirements of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Restaurant and Food Services Administration
| General Education Requirements |
24 credits |
| Major Requirements |
45 credits |
| Total |
69 credits |
General Education Requirements - 24 credits
Major Requirements - 45 credits
| ACCT 1161 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BADM 1900 | Fundamentals of Business Management | 3 |
| HRMT 1200 | Introduction to the Tourism and Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| HRMT 1300 | Introduction to Food and Beverages Management | 3 |
| HRMT 1301 | Production Lab and Basic Food Services | 2 |
| HRMT 2200 | Introduction to Marketing in The Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| HRMT 2302 | Production Lab and Advanced Food Services | 2 |
| HRMT 2500 | Human Resources Management in the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| HRMT 2600 | Drinks Management and Service | 3 |
| HRMT 2650 | Purchasing Systems and Inventory Control | 3 |
| HRMT 2800 | Restaurant Development and Management | 3 |
| HRMT 2850 | Restaurant Management | 3 |
| HRMT 2915 | Practicum in Restaurant Management | 4 |
| HRMT 3500 | Technology and Information Systems in the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| TURI 2000 | Tourism Legislation | 3 |