The BAS degree program with a concentration in Food and Nutrition Entrepreneurship is designed for students holding an AAS degree in culinary or hospitality science, diet technology or sustainable food systems.
The program complements and enhances students' educational preparation. It encompasses important areas of knowledge and skills for future nutrition entrepreneurs and for those continuing in the food industry, whether they intend to innovate within an organization, launch a food- or nutrition-related business, develop new products, or continue into a management role. Key topics include how to develop an online presence supported by evidence-based principles through social media, blogging, podcasting and video; how to launch nutritionally sound startups and businesses for individual practice and consulting; and how to market and manage a business.