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The José A. (Tony) Santana
International School of Hospitality and Culinary
Arts offers certificates in Hotel Operations, Bartending & Foodservice, Pastry & Baking, and Culinary Arts, associate degrees in Hotel Operations and Culinary Arts, Bachelor Degrees in Hotel Management, Event and Conventions Planning, Food and Beverage Management and Culinary Management, and a Post-Graduate certificate in Events & Conventions Planning.
All the professional courses in the degree programs are taught in English, while the certificate courses are bilingual. We anticipate that additional international opportunities will be added to the curriculum allowing students to take short and full semester courses and field trips to learning centers located around the globe.
Our courses were revised in May 2006 allowing
the José A. (Tony) Santana International School
of Hospitality and Culinary Arts to incorporate current issues, industry needs, research and technology.
Bachelor of Science in Culinary Management
This program will combine the professional courses of culinary arts and the management functions required to operate and manage a kitchen or restaurant. Is the ideal program for those who wants to managed its own business or a restaurant kitchen. Emphasis is given in cost control and increasing profits.
Bachelor of Science in International Tourism and Hospitality Management**
The Bachelor program is designed to prepare students for direct entry into the hospitality management field. The curriculum reflects world trends in hospitality management through core and specialization courses. This program requires two Internship opportunities for a total of 550 hours of field experience to enhance the student’s education. Our Bachelor degree prepares people with the expertise, commitment and skills for management, operational and support positions in the ever-changing hospitality industry. Students have the option of choosing among three majors to pursue specialized hospitality and tourism studies.
Major in Hotel Management**
This program will teach the students how to apply management skills effectively through related coursework in Rooms Division Management, Revenue Management, Hospitality Accounting, Hospitality Sales and Marketing, and Casino Operations focusing in strategic management and maximizing profits. A Practicum experience of 550 hours is required in a hotel setting.
Major in Food & Beverage Management**
This program will prepare students to perform management functions through related coursework in Food & Beverage Operations, Culinary Arts, Cost Control & Purchasing, Menu Planning & Design, Restaurant Management, and Beverage Management among others. A Practicum experience of 550 hours is required in the food and beverage setting.
Major in Event and Convention Planning**
This program prepare students to perform as a meeting planners or catering and banquet service managers through related coursework in Special Events Management, Convention Sales, Exhibits and Trade Show Management, Convention and Events Planning Logistics, and Catering Sales and Operations among others. They will be able to plan, organize, and coordinate logistics for corporate events, conventions, exhibits and trade shows. A Practicum experience of 550 hours is required in the meeting and convention industry.
Certificate in Event and Convention Planning**
This is a Professional Certification for those that possess a bachelor degree, designed specially to provide formal education at the university level, while strengthening and enhancing the competitive capabilities of the meeting industry professionals. Students will learn to elaborate sponsor proposals; effective negotiations skills and the logistics of coordinate, plan and develop corporate events & conventions.
Associate Degree in Culinary Arts
The Associate Degree program in Culinary Arts offers professional courses in culinary, baking and pastry arts. Emphasis is placed on hands-on practice and the development of specialized skills for work in the field. This program offers options that prepare the student for advancement into entry-level management positions. A Practicum experience of 750 hours is required in a restaurant or hotel setting.
Associate Degree in Hotel Operations**
The Associate Degree in Hotel Operations is a four semester major designed to prepare students for entry-level managerial positions in the hospitality industry. The curriculum places heavy reliance on experience acquired through a 250 hour Internship in a lodging property. Students who achieve outstanding records may, upon completing this program, apply for admission to the Bachelor degree major in our School
Certificate in Culinary Arts
This one year program was designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to become a professional in the field of food production and preparation. It prepares students for entry level service careers in the restaurant industry. Students use our culinary arts laboratories to practice, create, and innovate with hands-on experience. A Practicum experience of 535 hours is required in a restaurant or hotel setting.
Certificate in Bartending and Food & Beverage Service
This 10 months program emphasizes hands-on learning experiences at an actual Bar/Lounge laboratory setting where mixology techniques and appropriate table service skills are learned. It targets future and present bartenders waiters/waitresses’ staff with little or no formal education. The program properly prepares students for entry- level service careers in the Industry. It includes a 200 hour Practicum in a bar and restaurant setting.
Certificate in Pastry and Baking
The one and half year program provide students with comprehensive hands-on experience in high quality baking and pastry arts with the elaboration of a variety of breads, buns, platted and ice cream desserts, and chocolates usually served in fine restaurants. Students will obtain necessary skills to produce quality bakery products from scratch and will be required to complete a 450 hours of supervised practice experience in a hotel or restaurant.
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