Beverage Concentration

Students at the Providence Campus can choose to earn an optional beverage concentration within their bachelor's degree program.  The concentration gives students the skills and knowledge that will make them better prepared to work in supervisory/management positions in restaurants where the beverage program figures significantly. It also gives them a competitive adviange when applying for chef's positions at high-end restaurants. Finally, the concentration is essential for those students planning on becoming owner/operators of restaurants with a wine or liquor license.

beverage service management concentration
Interested in a becoming a beverage manager, retailer or wholesaler? Take this concentration and gain a competitive advantage over others in your field. You'll interact with industry professionals at J&W's Beverage Education Institute and attend institute-hosted symposia and conferences that unite producers and retailers of beer, wine, spirits, tea, coffee and other non-alcoholic beverages.
 
Take classes like Foundations of Wine & Spirits, Oenology, and Classic Old World Wine & Spirits.
 
brochure - providence (145K PDF)
 
food and beverage management concentration
Learn the fundamentals of chain, franchise or restaurant operations management by choosing this concentration offered by The Hospitality College and available to culinary students in the Food Service Management program. You'll have the opportunity to focus on the food and beverage segment of the hospitality industry. 
 
In addition to courses in beverage service management you'll take courses like Advanced Menu Analysis, Facilities Design & Analysis, and Private Club Management. Check out the courses offered in Providence
 
other non-credit offerings:
If you're interested in becoming a certified beverage professional then check out our beverage certification programs -- which include mixology as well as wine & spirits (offered through the internationally-recognized Wine & Spirits Education Trust)