The Pitt Business Culinary Management Certificate is a unique opportunity for University of Pittsburgh students who want to combine foundational business knowledge with hands-on culinary arts training. Offered in partnership with the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC), this certificate is designed for students who aspire to lead in the culinary and hospitality industries—whether their goal is to manage a restaurant, launch a food business, or drive innovation inside a food-service organization.
Culinary Management Certificate
Culinary Management Certificate
Students completing the certificate will develop applied management skills alongside practical culinary expertise. Through business coursework at Pitt and culinary coursework at CCAC, students will learn how to lead teams, manage operations, think entrepreneurially, and execute in professional kitchen environments. The program integrates classroom learning with experience-based projects mentored by industry representatives.