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Certificate in Accelerated Restaurant Management and Operations

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Whether you are new to or currently working in the restaurant industry, you can gain the financial and operational skills to excel at managing restaurants. Create your own restaurant concept and business plan, and prepare to excel in this exciting and ever changing sector.

This hybrid certificate consisting of mostly in-person classes combined with a few online sessions is designed for students who are interested in careers in the restaurant or food and beverage industry as well as individuals who are hoping to advance into management positions.  The unique design of the program also targets professionals interested in opening their own businesses. No previous experience is required, as students will be guided through best practices of all aspects of the industry through on-site restaurant visits in combination with networking opportunities with leaders in the field.

Whether you are new to or currently working in the restaurant industry, you can gain the financial and operational skills to excel at managing restaurants. Create your own restaurant concept and business plan, and prepare to excel in this exciting and ever changing sector.

Format

Hybrid (Online & In-Person Class Meetings)

Requirements

1 Course

Estimated Total Certificate Cost

$3,200-$3,400*

*Based on course prices for AY 25-26, subject to change.

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Why This Certificate?

Gain Foundational Knowledge

Develop a comprehensive understanding of best practices and new skills through problem-based learning related to restaurant management and operations.

Elevate Your Expertise in the Restaurant Industry

Become invaluable by learning strategies for evaluating menu offerings while considering food and beverage costs. You’ll be able to develop effective marketing strategies and examine profit and loss statements. Gain more insight on inventory and purchasing, site selection, facility design, and more.

Keep Relevant in an Ever-Changing Industry

Foster the ability to challenge currently known and newly learned restaurant trends and application through critical thinking, the latest technology, social media, interactive classroom assignments and activities, and beyond.

Benefit from Hands-On Learning Opportunities

This highly structured certificate combines interactive classroom lectures and site visits at renowned restaurants in New York City. Connect and network with powerhouses in the restaurant industry. This certificate will provide you with industry recognition and credibility.

Improve Operations Efficiency

Become better equipped to handle the complexities of running a restaurant, streamlining operations, managing employee performance, and reducing waste. This will lead to improved efficiency, increased profitability, and better customer satisfaction.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Certificate Specifics

You should get a Certificate in Accelerated Restaurant Management and Operations because it offers numerous advantages, especially for those looking to pursue or advance a career in the food service and hospitality industry. Advantages include but are not limited to networking opportunities, site visits with leading experts at their restaurants, skill enhancement, and invaluable industry training to assist in elevating your career and/or accomplishing your goals in the restaurant industry. 

 

This certificate consists of only one 12-week intensive blended course consisting of mostly in-person class sessions combined with a few online class sessions

 

No, once a class has started, students cannot enroll. That said, we offer this certificate course every fall and spring session so feel free to join the class during a future term.

No, this certificate must be completed in-person in New York City. The class meetings will take place mostly in-person through hands-on learning opportunities and experiences. 

 

No previous experience is required, as students will be guided through best practices of all aspects of the industry through on-site restaurant visits in combination with networking opportunities with leaders in the field.

 

If you have additional questions regarding this certificate, contact Tisch.center@nyu.edu.

General Certificate FAQ

It’s preferable if you do, but you can still declare candidacy even after taking a course. Declaring candidacy does not commit you to completing it, but you will receive a 10% discount on future NYU SPS continuing education courses.

 

Assuming the course is part of the certificate, yes, but only if the course was taken within an acceptable time frame. The academic department gives students a specific amount of time to complete a certificate. The start date would be adjusted to the first class to which we applied the discount.  

 

Yes, if a student declares candidacy for a certificate and achieves an average overall grade of B or higher in courses counting toward the certificate, they will be awarded a certificate badge upon completion, which will be shareable on their resume and LinkedIn profile.

 

No, continuing education courses and certificates do not qualify for financial aid. 

 

Most continuing education programs do not count as credit toward a degree.

 

Please contact sps.info@nyu.edu.