Hybrid (Online & In-Person Class Meetings)
Earn your restaurant management certification and lead with confidence
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.
Earn your restaurant management certification and lead with confidence
1 Course
$3,200-$3,400*
*Based on course prices for AY 25-26, subject to change.

Why This Certificate?
What You'll Study
REQUIRED
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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.
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.