Philadelphia Institute of Science and Technology

Restaurant Management

This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to manage and operate restaurants, cafes, and other food service establishments effectively.

In addition:

  • The program typically spans one year, with each TRIMESTER focusing on key aspects of restaurant management.
  • Courses cover fundamental topics related to restaurant operations, service, business management, and legal aspects.
  • Specializations and the capstone project allow students to explore specific areas within the field and apply their knowledge to real-world restaurant management challenges.

Upon completing this program, students will be equipped to work in various roles within the restaurant and food service industry, such as restaurant managers, food and beverage directors, culinary entrepreneurs, or franchise operators. This certificate program provides a strong foundation for those looking to excel in the field of restaurant management and the food service industry.

Restaurant Management

Restaurant Management Certificate Program

Duration: 1 Year

  • IRMAN 100: Introduction to Restaurant Management
  • RTC 100: Restaurant Types and Concepts
  • CSGR 100: Customer Service and Guest Relations
  • MPP 100: Menu Planning and Pricing
  • FHMAN 100: Front-of-House Management
  • BHO 100: Back-of-House Operations
  • FSS 100: Food Safety and Sanitation
  • BWS 100: Beverage and Wine Service
  • RAFMAN 100: Restaurant Accounting and Financial Management
  • MPR 100: Marketing and Promotion for Restaurants
  • HRMAN 100: Human Resource Management
  • LRA 100: Legal and Regulatory Aspects
  • RTPSS 100: Restaurant Technology and Point-of-Sale Systems
  • RDL 100: Restaurant Design and Layout
  • CAKMAN 100: Culinary Arts and Kitchen Management
  • RMANPROJ 100: Restaurant Management Certificate Capstone Project

Students have to contact the school administration if they want to take extra credits or transfer credits to pursue the Diploma Certificate or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in their field of interest.  Students will select required number courses in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements graduation for the A.A.S.  Some of these courses can be transferred directly from and to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline.  Students should speak with an advisor before doing so these selective courses are required for all students.

  • Selected Communication Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

ENGL 100: Fundamentals of Speech

CPL    100: Career Planning  

CPL    101: Communications and Career Strategies

ENGL 101: Composition

ENGL 102: composition

  • Selected Mathematics Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

MATH 100:General Math

MATH 101:Intermediate Algebra

MATH 102:College Algebra

  • Selected Social Science Course (Choose two for Diploma or four for the Associate)

ECON 105:Leadership

ECON 101:Principles of Microeconomics I

ECON 102:Principles of Macroeconomics II

SOC    101:Introduction to Sociology

PSYC  101: Introduction to Psychology

HIST   101: History