BA(Hons) International Food & Beverage Management

Our philosophy of Culinary Management Studies: The hospitality industry, which includes the four principal sectors of lodging, transportation, food and beverage and recreation, is the fastest-growing industry in the world today. Whenever you travel, dine out, or spend an evening away from home, you are enjoying "hospitality".

By offering varied as well as interesting programmes of study, ALPINE can prepare you for a career in any or all sectors of the hospitality industry. Our unique approach to education and training in this field ensures that your own needs will be met - whether you are seeking a specialized position or one that will allow greater job mobility.

Content 
The overall aims of International Food Beverage Management are to provide students with an in-depth understanding of Food and Beverage management within an international context, and the varying influencing factors that must be considered when managing an Food & Beverage environment. The programme will equip students with the specialist knowledge and skills needed in order to successfully launch and/or manage an Food and Beverage business.

Career opportunities for graduates of Food Beverage Management exist in a wide range of areas such as Restaurant Management, Food and Beverage Management, Food and Service Facilities Management and Food Product Development, Marketing and Brand Management. There are also excellent opportunities in this sector for those aspiring to run their own business operation.

The program is offered on a full-time and part-time basis and offers two intakes in October and April.

Dual Qualifications
Cardiff Metropolitan University has validated the Alpine Center program of study. Students who join the Alpine Center program at City Unity will have the opportunity to earn a British Bachelor's degree in International Food & Beverage Management awarded by Cardiff Metropolitan University. Our students have the unique opportunity of graduating with dual qualifications: a Swiss Alpine Center Diploma in Culinary Arts and a BA(Hon) from Cardiff Metropolitan University. This makes our students very employable.