General Catalog 2025-2026

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:

  1. The characteristic elements of the gastronomy and hospitality industry.
  2. The impact of the gastronomy and hospitality industry in the social, cultural, economic and environmental spheres of the country.
  3. The organizational components characteristic of gastronomic companies.
  4. The laws that apply to restaurant operations as part of the country's tourism industry.
  5. Marketing tools and their impact on promoting sales of products and services in hotels and restaurants.
  6. The ethical precepts in the decision-making in business.

Skills

  1. Demonstrate the ability to make decisions taking into consideration the impact of these on the company.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to make changes that allow greater effectiveness in restaurant structures.
  3. Perform standardized procedures that allow efficiency in the operation of companies in the gastronomy industry.
  4. Make business decisions in controversial situations using ethical precepts as a guide.

Attitudes

  1. Demonstrate a positive attitude towards responsible decision-making and commitment to society.
  2. Consider the organizational elements as crucial in the successful performance of restaurants.
  3. Demonstrate a positive attitude towards customers and suppliers that results in mutually beneficial relationships.
  4. 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

GESP Spanish - Select 6 credits from the GESP category

6

GEEN English - Select 6 credits from the GEEN category

6

GEP-GECF 1010Introduction to the Christian Faith

3

GEP-GEIC 1010Information and Computing Technologies

3

GEP-GEMA 1200Fundamentals of Algebra

3

 

GEP-GEHS 2010Historical Process of Contemporary Puerto Rico

3

Or

GEP-GEEC 2000Entrepreneurial Culture

3

Major Requirements - 45 credits

ACCT 1161Introduction to Financial Accounting

4

BADM 1900Fundamentals of Business Management

3

HRMT 1200Introduction to the Tourism and Hospitality Industry

3

HRMT 1300Introduction to Food and Beverages Management

3

HRMT 1301Production Lab and Basic Food Services

2

HRMT 2200Introduction to Marketing in The Hospitality Industry

3

HRMT 2302Production Lab and Advanced Food Services

2

HRMT 2500Human Resources Management in the Hospitality Industry

3

HRMT 2600Drinks Management and Service

3

HRMT 2650Purchasing Systems and Inventory Control

3

HRMT 2800Restaurant Development and Management

3

HRMT 2850Restaurant Management

3

HRMT 2915Practicum in Restaurant Management

4

HRMT 3500Technology and Information Systems in the Hospitality Industry

3

TURI 2000Tourism Legislation

3