<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Bachelor of Arts in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Management degree completion program was designed for you if you have prior education and want the chance to increase your knowledge to pursue career advancement opportunities. The program is presented in an online format and offers you the flexibility you need to work at your current job while you learn new skills. When you enroll in this 2+2 program, you could begin preparing for leadership and managerial positions within the hospitality industry. You will have opportunities to study culinary management topics, such as cost control, small business development, and facilities management. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Your professional goals should include pursuing responsibility for all aspects of culinary and hospitality operations. You should have earned an associate's degree in an area such as culinary or pastry arts or hospitality management. Leadership abilities as well as excellent communication and problem-solving skills could prove helpful. A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required for Le Cordon Bleu's programs. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>This is a 180-credit program. You could be able to transfer 90 credits from a related associate's degree program to this Le Cordon Bleu completion program. </p> <p><u>Core Curriculum Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th> Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>LCBM 300 </td><td> Research &amp; Writing</td></tr> <tr><td>LCBM 301 </td><td> Hospitality Technology Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>LCBM 302 </td><td> Wine &amp; Beverage Management</td></tr> <tr><td>LCBM 310 </td><td> Cost Control Analysis</td></tr> <tr><td>LCBM 320 </td><td> Health Cuisine &amp; Nutrition</td></tr> <tr><td>LCBM 330 </td><td> Food Science</td></tr> <tr><td>LCBM 340 </td><td> Business Ethics</td></tr> <tr><td>LCBM 350 </td><td> The Art of the Event</td></tr> <tr><td>LCBM 360 </td><td> Facilities Management</td></tr> <tr><td>LCBM 370 </td><td> Supervision &amp; Management</td></tr> <tr><td>LCBM 380 </td><td> Gastronomy</td></tr> <tr><td>LCBM 430 </td><td> Event Management</td></tr> <tr><td>LCBM 440 </td><td> Hospitality Marketing Management</td></tr> <tr><td>LCBM 450 </td><td> Hospitality Sales Management</td></tr> <tr><td>LCBM 460 </td><td> Financial Management</td></tr> <tr><td>LCBM 470 </td><td> Hospitality Strategic Management &amp; Research</td></tr> <tr><td>LCBM 480 </td><td> Customer Service</td></tr> <tr><td>LCBM 490 </td><td> Small Business Development</td></tr> <tr><td>LCBM 499 </td><td> Capstone Course</td></tr> </table><p><u>General Education Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th> Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>ECO 323 </td><td> Economic Theory</td></tr> <tr><td>ENV 333 </td><td> Environmental Science</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 313 </td><td> Food Culture &amp; Ethnic Identity</td></tr> <tr><td>POL 473 </td><td> Politics, Law, &amp; Society</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 313 </td><td> Organizational Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>SOC 413 </td><td> Beliefs, Attitudes, &amp; Ideologies</td></tr> <tr><td>STAT 303 </td><td> Statistics</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Your degree, prior work experience, and solid culinary leadership skills could allow you to pursue various management positions in the hospitality industry. You could seek work within restaurants, hotels and resorts, cruise ships, catering facilities, banquet halls, and institutions. These include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Events manager </li><li>Banquet manager </li><li>General manager </li><li>Kitchen manager </li><li>Food &amp; beverage manager </li><li>Catering manager </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>If you would like to pursue an advanced level of education in order to seek opportunities as a restaurateur or an executive manager of hospitality teams, there are relevant master's degree programs that you could explore. Programs such as the following might be of interest: </p> <ul><li>Master of Business Administration in Hospitality Management </li><li>Master of Science in Hospitality Administration</li></ul>