Beverage Management Certificate

Curriculum HIA.BVM.CERT (C306J)

The Beverage Management Certificate will provide students with the skills necessary to manage, own or operate a beverage outlet. These outlets include cocktail bars in restaurants, hotels, casinos, banquet halls, night clubs, country clubs, catering operations, sports bars and neighborhood pubs. The students will learn and practice the art of preparing classical and fusion-style cocktails. The certificate also includes a Basic Sommelier course and a Food and Wine Pairing course. The student will receive a valid Training and Intervention Procedures (TIPS) beverage service license, The State of Illinois Beverage Alcohol Service Sellers Education Training (BASSET) license and the State of Illinois Food Safety and Sanitation license.

Program Prerequisites:

Student must be at least 21 years old and show proof of age by showing a valid driver’s license, a valid State ID card or a valid passport.

Last Update Effective: 8/21/11

Semester One (Fall)

Credit Hours

 

HIA 100◊

Culinary Mathematics

2

 

HIA 101

Knife Skills

2

 

HIA 110◊

Introduction to Hospitality Industry

3

 

HIA 115◊

Food Sanitation & Safety

2

 

HIA 117◊

Beverage Management

2

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HIA 119

Introduction to Sommelier

3

 

HIA 150◊

Food Preparation Essentials and Theory

3

 

 

 

17

Semester Two (Spring)

 

HIA 120◊

Dining Room Service

3

#

HIA 206

Food and Wine Pairing

3

#

HIA 217

Mixology

3

 

HIA 276◊

Food & Beverage Purchasing/Cost Control

3

#

HIA 280◊

Introduction to Wines & Spirits

3

 

 

 

15

 

 

Total credits required

32

See HIA course descriptions.

Coordinator: Denise Smith-Gaborit, Ext. 3624

Gainful Employment

The information provided in the link below is available to assist students in making informed choices about their education and career.

http://www.triton.edu/GE_Certificates/BeverageManagementCertificate/52.0905-Gedt.html

For more information about Gainful Employment, visit the Triton College Financial Aid Office, located in the Student Center Building, Room B-160, or send an email to: finaid@triton.edu.