Philadelphia Institute of Science and Technology

Bar and Beverage Management

This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to manage bars, beverage programs, and related businesses effectively.

In addition:

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

Upon completing this program, students will be equipped to work in various roles within the bar and beverage industry, such as bar managers, beverage program directors, mixologists, or craft beverage specialists. This certificate program provides a strong foundation for those looking to excel in the field of bar and beverage management and hospitality.

Bar and Beverage Management

Bar and Beverage Management Certificate Program

Duration: 1 Year.

  • IBBM 100: Introduction to Bar and Beverage Management
  • BTC 100: Beverage Types and Categories
  • RBS 100: Responsible Beverage Service
  • MCC 100: Mixology and Cocktail Creation
  • BLD 100: Bar Layout and Design
  • IMCC 100: Inventory Management and Cost Control
  • CRCOM 100: Customer Relations and Communication
  • BMP 100: Beverage Marketing and Promotion
  • SCMT 100: Specialty Cocktails and Mixology Trends
  • CBI 100: Craft Beverage Industry
  • BBMS 100: Bar and Beverage Management Software
  • BBMPRO 100: Bar and Beverage 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