Online Bachelor of Applied Science in Food and Nutrition Entrepreneurship

Do you want to pair your culinary expertise with business acumen to innovate in the food and nutrition industry? Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Applied Science in food and nutrition entrepreneurship prepares you to spearhead change within a company or launch a food-related startup. This BAS is designed specifically for students who’ve earned an Associate of Applied Science. Don’t have an AAS? Check out our Bachelor of Science in food and nutrition entrepreneurship.

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Quick facts

Next start date:

Next start date: 10/11/2023


Total classes:

Total classes: 20

Weeks per class:

Weeks per class: 7.5-15

Total credit hours:

Total credit hours: 120

Degree questions, answered.

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What you’ll learn in this BAS in food and nutrition entrepreneurship

This program encompasses key topics for future entrepreneurs. You’ll learn how to develop an online presence through social media, blogging, podcasting and more. You’ll also gain the expertise needed to launch nutritionally-sound startups and standalone businesses. This program’s curriculum explores routes for innovation within the food industry and covers a vast range of topics, including:

  • Agriculture.
  • Business.
  • Food marketing.
  • Food purchasing.
  • Food science.
  • Leadership.  
  • Management.
  • Sustainability.  

Additionally, this program blends experiential learning into the curriculum. You’ll complete a 60-hour practicum with specialists in the field, and have the opportunity to test to become ServeSafe® certified. 

Who’s a good candidate for this program?

 

The BAS in food and nutrition entrepreneurship is ideal for those interested in learning about the management side of the food industry. You’ll study nutrition principles and business skills to advance your culinary career. You’ll also work with specialists in food and nutrition to gain hands-on leadership and management experience. 

This program can prepare you for higher-level careers, such as head cook, first-line supervisor or food service manager. You may also develop capabilities to launch a food- or nutrition-related startup or offer professional consulting services on your own.

Please note, the BAS in food and nutrition entrepreneurship does not provide a pathway to become a registered dietitian (RD) or dietitian nutritionist (RDN). Anyone interested in becoming a registered dietitian should pursue Arizona State University’s on-campus dietetics degree.

How is a Bachelor of Applied Science degree different from a BA or BS degree?

 

Bachelor of Applied Science degrees are designed specifically for students who’ve earned an Associate of Applied Science.

  • Students who’ve earned an AAS from a regionally accredited institution may transfer 60 credit hours toward their BAS.
  • Students who’ve earned an AAS from a regionally accredited Arizona community college may be eligible to transfer up to 75 credits toward their BAS.

Please plan to meet with an academic advisor to ensure your courses will meet degree requirements.

If you don’t have an AAS and aren’t planning to earn one, please check out ASU Online’s Bachelor of Science in food and nutrition entrepreneurship.

Will my diploma say ‘online’?

No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”

Food and nutrition entrepreneurship classes

Throughout your coursework, you’ll learn about the cultural aspects of food, nutrition communication and management of food service systems. You’ll also study accounting, financial analysis, marketing and more.


NTR 343: Food Service Purchasing


NTR 445: Management of Food Service Systems


NTR 455: Retail Food Service Operations


NTR 351: Nutrition Communication (L)


NTR 344: Nutrition Management and Leadership (L)


NTR 345: Development of Healthy Cuisines


NTR 348: Cultural Aspects of Food (SB & C & G)


NTR 100: Introduction to Nutrition Science


The jobs this program prepares you for

With a food and nutrition entrepreneurship BAS, you can take your culinary expertise to the next level. You’ll have experience with the business side of the industry, from accounting and purchasing to marketing and management. Your culinary expertise paired with business acumen will prepare you for higher-level roles in the food and nutrition industry. Potential career examples include, but aren’t limited to:

Chef


Growth: 5.3 %
Salary: $56,520

Community Health Worker


Growth: 14.1 %
Salary: $46,190

Food Service Manager


Growth: 4.9 %
Salary: $37,050

Front Desk Manager


Growth: 6.7 %
Salary: $61,910

Private Chef


Growth: -5.5 %
Salary: $38,570

Restaurant Chef


Growth: 20.4 %
Salary: $34,110

Restaurant Manager


Growth: 0.5 %
Salary: $61,310

Sous Chef


Growth: 3.2 %
Salary: $33,390

Learn from leaders in food and nutrition

Our faculty brings a high-level of expertise to every research project. In addition to cutting-edge approaches to research, we’re focused on creating a better future for people. We’re lifelong learners with a goal to improve health outcomes for the communities we serve. Some of our research focuses on:

  • Discovering the impact of the environment and policy on food security and community health.
  • Exploring mechanisms involved in the development of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
  • Harnessing big data to improve patient outcomes.
  • Using state-of-the-art cognitive, behavioral and neuroscience techniques to study the components of human communication.
  • Utilizing advanced technology to monitor and promote healthy lifestyles.

Learn from leaders in food and nutrition

Our faculty brings a high-level of expertise to every research project. In addition to cutting-edge approaches to research, we’re focused on creating a better future for people. We’re lifelong learners with a goal to improve health outcomes for the communities we serve. Some of our research focuses on:

  • Discovering the impact of the environment and policy on food security and community health.
  • Exploring mechanisms involved in the development of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
  • Harnessing big data to improve patient outcomes.
  • Using state-of-the-art cognitive, behavioral and neuroscience techniques to study the components of human communication.
  • Utilizing advanced technology to monitor and promote healthy lifestyles.

How to apply

You’re eligible to apply for this program if you have attended one or more regionally accredited colleges or universities and earned your Associate of Applied Science (AAS). To apply to a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program at ASU, please follow these steps.

Step 1: Speak to an enrollment counselor

Step 2: Find out how your credits transfer to ASU

Step 3: Complete the online application

Step 4: Send your transcripts

Step 5: File your FAFSA

Don't meet admission requirements?

You can still gain admission to ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.

To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if the Earned Admission Pathway is right for you.

Don't meet admission requirements?

You can still gain admission to ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.

To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if the Earned Admission Pathway is right for you.

Enroll in a college of health innovators

At the College of Health Solutions, students and faculty research solutions to pressing global health challenges while preparing the health workforce of the future. Ongoing partnerships with the medical community offer students access to professional resources and networking opportunities with Mayo Clinic, Banner Health, HonorHealth, Dignity Health and more. 

6,500+


students.

250+


Barrett honors scholars.

160+


faculty members.

$14.5 million


million in research expenditures.

Tuition calculator

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Tuition calculator

Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.

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