Associate in Culinary Arts

Associate in Culinary Arts

School of Social and Human Studies

Academic Freedom to Discover Your Purpose
Open Curriculum Design at Atlantic International University

The Associate of Culinary Arts program offers students a unique opportunity to expand your foundational culinary and hospitality training by focusing on a wide range of topics relevant to advanced positions in the industry such as facilities and event management, financial management and cost control, marketing, research and writing, small business development, and organizational psychology. The Associate of Culinary Arts program is offered online via distance learning. After evaluating both academic record and life experience, AIU staff working in conjunction with Faculty and Academic Advisors will assist students in setting up a custom-made program, designed on an individual basis. This flexibility to meet student needs is seldom found in other distance learning programs. Our online program does not require all students to take the same subjects/courses, use the same books, or learning materials. Instead, the online Associate of Culinary Arts curriculum is designed individually by the student and academic advisor.

It specifically addresses strengths and weaknesses with respect to market opportunities in the student’s major and intended field of work. Understanding that industry and geographic factors should influence the content of the curriculum instead of a standardized one-fits-all design is the hallmark of AIU’s unique approach to adult education. This philosophy addresses the dynamic and constantly changing environment of working professionals by helping adult students in reaching their professional and personal goals within the scope of the degree program.

Important: Below is an example of the topics or areas you may develop and work on during your studies. By no means is it a complete or required list as AIU programs do not follow a standardized curriculum. It is meant solely as a reference point and example. Want to learn more about the curriculum design at AIU?

Core Courses and Topics in Culinary Arts

Food Ecology
Food Safety
Basic and Classical Cakes
Beverages and Customer Service
Beverage Management
Business Planning
Café Operations
Chocolates and Confections
Culinary Skills for Bakers
Economics
Classical Banquet Cuisine
Composition and Communication
Computers in the Food Business

Confectionery Art and Special Occasion Cakes
Baking and Pastry Skill Development
Baking Ingredients and Equipment Technology
Baking Techniques
Contemporary Cakes and Desserts
Controlling Costs and Purchasing Food
Cookies, Tarts, and Mignardises
Cuisines of Asia
Cuisines of the Americas
Cuisines of the Mediterranean
Financial Management
Food and Culture

Orientation Courses

Communication & Investigation (Comprehensive Resume)
Organization Theory (Portfolio)
Experiential Learning (Autobiography)
Seminar Administrative Development (Book Summary)
Seminar Cultural Development (Practical Experience)
Seminar International Development (Publications)

Research Project in Culinary Arts

Associate Thesis Project
MBM300 Thesis Proposal
MBM302 Associate Thesis (5,000 words)
Publication: Each Associate of Culinary Arts graduate is encouraged to publish their research papers either online in the public domain or through professional journals and periodicals worldwide.

Employment Opportunities in Culinary Arts

Executive Chef
Sous Chef
Executive Sous Chef
Restaurant Manager
Personal Chef
Quality Assurance (QA) Manager
Food Service Manager

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We understand how busy adults do not have time to go back to school. Now, it’s possible to earn your degree in the comfort of your own home and still have time for yourself and your family. The Admissions office is here to help you, for additional information or to see if you qualify for admissions please contact us. If you are ready to apply please submit your Online Application and paste your resume and any additional comments/questions in the area provided.

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900 Fort Street Mall 905
Honolulu, HI 96813
800-993-0066 (Toll Free in US)
808-924-9567 (Internationally)
808-947-2488 (Fax)