Materials Management Technology Materials Management Technology is also designed to prepare individuals for careers in the local area. Included in this program are courses in Transportation, Warehousing, Customer Service, Rates and Contracts, Purchasing, Inventory Control and Hazardous Materials. Materials Management Technology majors become proficient in computer applications, writing and presentation, tariff and contract development, carrier costing, plant layouts, financial accounting and manufacturing processes. Food Service Management Graduates of this new program will earn a bachelor's degree with a major in Food Service Management and a minor in business. This program will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for management, supervision, and ownership of businesses in the food service industry.
Food service is the third largest employer in the nation.
Career opportunities in Food Service Management are not limited to restaurant work. They include hotels, resorts, hospitals, catering services, food manufacturers, and distributors. The addition of the Economics program provides another opportunity for those individuals interested in careers in the business world. Whether pursuing a career in business, government, banking or marketing analysis, the economics program is certainly a strong educational option The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 10 percent to 20 percent increase in positions for economists. The Psychology major, leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree, offers a diverse undergraduate program that prepares graduate for careers in a variety of fields.