Restaurant and Food Industry Management Associate Degree

New Student Admission Requirements

• 2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
• SAT Scores Two of the Three Criteria:

1. ERW SAT score of 450 or higher.
2. Math SAT score of 500 or higher. Placement in MATH 109 or MATH 110 will be considered (Math SAT score of 480 or higher).
3. Composite SAT of 900 or higher.

• ACT Scores Two of the Three Criteria:

1. English ACT score of 16 or higher.
2. Math ACT score of 19 or higher.
3. Reading ACT score of 19 or higher.

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

• Combined college or university GPA of 2.35 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions attended. GPA based on completion of 12 credit hours or more. Developmental courses will not be considered in computing the GPA requirement. Developmental courses will not be considered in computing the GPA requirement.
• Transfer equivalency for Ferris State University's ENGL 150 or placement during the first semester at Ferris State University which would require an English ACT score of 16 or higher; or ERW SAT score of 450 or higher; or English Accuplacer score of 6 or higher.
• Transfer equivalency for Ferris State University's MATH 114 or MATH 115 or placement during the first semester at Ferris State University which would require a Math ACT score of 19 or higher; Math SAT of 500 or higher; or Math Accuplacer scores: Elementary Algebra score 75 or higher and College Level Math 0 to 49.

Major Courses - 21 Credits Required

These courses are used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.

• HSMG 113 - Sanitation and Safety Credit Hours: 3
• HSMG 207 - Bar & Beverage Management Credit Hours: 3
• HSMG 211 - Purchasing for F&B Operations Credit Hours: 3
• HSMG 215 - Hospitality Cost Controls Credit Hours: 3
• HSMG 292 - HSMG Internship I Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
• HSMG 360 - HSMG Leadership & Supervision Credit Hours: 3
• HSMG 399 - Food and Beverage Ops Mgt Credit Hours: 3

Required Business Courses - 9 Credits Required

These courses are used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.

• ACCT 201 - Princ. of Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 3
• MGMT 301 - Applied Management Credit Hours: 3
• MGMT 373 - Human Resource Management Credit Hours: 3

Restaurant and Food Industry Major Electives - 9 Credits Required

These courses are used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.

• Choose 3 of 5

• COHP 160 - Nutrition for Healthy Living Credit Hours: 3
• HSMG 127 - Principles of Cooking & Baking Credit Hours: 3
• HSMG 226 - Intl Cuisine & Culture Credit Hours: 3
• HSMG 230 - Front of House Operations Credit Hours: 3
• HSMG 300 - Guest Service Management Credit Hours: 3

Computer Literacy - 3 Credits Required

This requirement can be met with a competency exam or Microsoft Certification with elective courses to replace the 3 credits required. These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.

• Choose 1 of 2

• ISYS 103 - Word & Presentation Apps Credit Hours: 1  and
• ISYS 104 - Spreadsheet & Integration Apps Credit Hours: 2

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• ISYS 105 - Introduction to Microcomputer Systems and Software Credit Hours: 3

Notes

• Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
• Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.

First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 1 Credit Required

All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100 course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy

• HSMG 101 - Orientation to Hospitality Mgt Credit Hours: 1

University General Education Requirements - 18 to 19 Credits Required

Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for an associate degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage

Communication Competency - 6 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

• ENGL 150 - English 1 Credit Hours: 3

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• Choose 1 of 2

• ENGL 211 - Industrial and Career Writing Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 250 - English 2 Credit Hours: 3

Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 to 4 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

• Choose 1 of 5

• MATH 114 - Quantitative Reason for Pro 2 Credit Hours: 4
• MATH 115 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3
• Official Pre-2016 Math SAT Score of 560 or Higher
• Official Post-2016 Math SAT Score of 580 or Higher
• Official Math ACT Score of 24 or Higher

Natural Sciences Competency - 3 Credits Required

One course is required with a minimum of 3 credits: must be a lab course.

Self and Society Competency - 3 Credits Required

• ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3

First Year

Second Year