Culinary Entrepreneurship, Certificate of Completion
The Culinary Entrepreneurship Non-Credit Certificate of Completion program is designed for students who seek the skills and knowledge required for a entrepreneurial venture in the culinary field. This program is designed for students who want to add entrepreneurial abilities to their current skill set or open their own business.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Build an actionable comprehensive business plan to start and operate a hospitality venture.
Certificate of Completion Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| BUSI 444 | Small Business Management (51 hours lecture) | |
| HOSP 423 | Culinary Foundations I (34 hours lecture, 51 hours lab) | |
| HOSP 458 | Sanitation, Safety, Equipment (51 hours lecture) | |
| HOSP 463 | Transformative Leadership (25.5 hours) | |
| WORK 496 | Professional and Essential Skills (34 hours) | |
| Select two courses from the following: | ||
| Introduction to Business (51 hours lecture) | ||
| Financial Analysis for Entrepreneurs (51 hours lecture) | ||
| Entrepreneurial Mindset (51 hours lecture) | ||
| Introduction to Marketing (51 hours lecture) | ||
| Customer Service (51 hours lecture) | ||
| Total Hours | 348.5 | |
Please refer to the program requirements section of the Catalog for information about associate degree requirements and certificate requirements including Information Competency, and General Education requirements.
The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.
Suggested Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| BUSI 444 | Small Business Management | |
| HOSP 423 | Culinary Foundations I | |
| HOSP 463 | Transformative Leadership | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| BUSI 401 | Introduction to Business or Financial Analysis for Entrepreneurs or Entrepreneurial Mindset or Introduction to Marketing or Customer Service | |
| Units | 0 | |
| Spring | ||
| HOSP 458 | Sanitation, Safety, Equipment | |
| WORK 496 | Professional and Essential Skills | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| BUSI 401 | Introduction to Business or Financial Analysis for Entrepreneurs or Entrepreneurial Mindset or Introduction to Marketing or Customer Service | |
| Units | 0 | |
| Total Units | 0 | |
MPC “Ready to Work” Career Education programs offer students the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills needed for employment and job advancement.
All students should consult with a Counselor to discuss career pathways, for support with career exploration and planning, and to create a personalized education plan to help them meet their academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling services provided by MPC and to connect with a Counselor.
Additional resources are available through MPC’s Career & Transfer Resource Center (CTRC). The CTRC offers career resources, workshops, guidance and referrals. Visit the CTRC for support finding online career information and other resources to explore majors, occupations, and employment information.