Students who choose not to complete an internship can be employed in many positions in the food and nutrition industry. The curriculum allows for supporting electives in a nutrition related area of interest such as exercise science, journalism or business. The food management option prepares graduates for exciting and well-compensated careers in foodservice management. Graduates are prepared for positions as foodservice directors in public and commercial food businesses, as well as positions in institutional foodservices such as businesses and hospitals. Other positions include food sales and marketing representatives, purchasing agents, and catering positions.
Career opportunities are abundant and cover a wide variety of personal interests.
An Associate of Science degree in Restaurant and Foodservice Management is also offered to students who are interested in completing a degree program in two years. Students in this program complete classes and work experiences that prepare them for supervisory positions in food service businesses. After completing the two year degree, students are able to work towards a B.S. degree by completing additional classes in support of their major and university curriculum. Back to MSU Created and maintained by the Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Management Program, Murray State University. Page Updated February 20, 2001.