Program at a Glance
Program at a Glance
- Type
- Online Bachelor's
- College
- Hospitality Management


Lead the business of the food and beverage industry
Experiences in dining establishments go beyond the kitchen-to-table that most people associate with restaurant operations. You can take the experience you’ve gained from the front or the back-of-house, and turn it into a food and beverage leadership role. Develop the skills to be a decision maker on food sales, marketing, distribution, vending enterprises, restaurants and more with UCF’s online Bachelor of Science in Lodging and Restaurant Management.
According to the National Restaurant Association, restaurants are the nation’s second-largest, private-sector employer, providing jobs for one in 10 Americans. With your online restaurant management degree through UCF Online, you’ll learn about all of the aspects of managing, operating and owning a restaurant or food distribution company, including strategies on restaurant design, catering, franchise development, food preparation and cost controls.
Upon graduating from UCF Online, you will have both the knowledge and hands-on experience to build a career in this exciting industry, headed towards a high-level management position, such as a Food and Beverage Manager or Director of F&B. If you are interested in business and have a love for food, this is the degree for you. If you’re ready to begin your exciting, fulfilling leadership career in the food industry, get started with your restaurant and food and beverage industry degree online by requesting more information today.
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Career Opportunities
- Director of Food & Beverage
- F&B Marketing & Brand Manager
- F&B Supply Chain Manager
- Food & Beverage Entrepreneur
- Food & Beverage Operations Manager
- restaurant general manager
- Restaurant Owner & Operator