Food Nutrition Management
Overview
Food Nutrition Management is a sequence in the Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics major.
Trained and qualified managers are needed wherever food is served. The Food and Nutrition Management sequence combines business and management principles with food service and hospitality skills. This sequence opens doors to a variety of careers in the food service and management industries.
Point of Pride
This program offers interdisciplinary opportunities in agriculture, business, marketing, and health science. Many classes take place in a recently renovated state-of-the-art foods lab.
Why studyFood Nutrition Management?
Consumers spend about 50 percent of their food dollars eating at restaurants, cafeterias, work, or school. Food systems managers organize these operations, making sure food is attractive, nutritious and safely prepared.
Popular career options in Food and Nutrition Management include:
- Management in restaurants and cafeterias (medical, corporate or school)
- Catering
- Food safety inspection
- Food sales, marketing and business management
- Companies that produce food, food ingredients or processing equipment
Schedule a Visit
Come see campus and meet with campus representatives either in person or virtually. Optional chances to meet with academic department, honors, and financial aid.
How to Apply
Applying to Illinois State
Illinois State's preferred filing period for freshman students for the fall semester is September 1-November 15. Applying early is encouraged, as the University must limit enrollment due to space at the University and in specific majors/programs. Visit the Office of Admissions to apply today!