Objectives and competences

This master's degree provides the knowledge, skills and competences required to develop as a qualified professional in the various business models in the gastronomy sector, from organised catering to commercial and community catering and hospitality. It shows the challenges and opportunities associated with each format, highlighting the key transformations that have impacted the industry and the challenges that need to be addressed when leading these models.

Basic information

TypePostgraduate courses
CertificateLifelong learning master's degree certificate
Faculty or schoolBarcelona Culinary Hub
Branch of knowledge
  • Economic sciences, business administration and management, marketing, commerce, accounting and tourism
Mode of deliveryDistance
Credits60
Length of course1 academic year
Language(s) of instructionSpanish
Enrolment feeFirst year: 8.200,00 €
An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee
In-company placement(s)Yes, extracurricular
Start of teaching period01/09/2025
End of teaching period31/07/2026
E-mailsecretaria@barcelonaculinaryhub.com
Master's degree course homepage https://www.barcelonaculinaryhub.com/
ManagmentTomàs Pérez, Cristina
Open pre-enrolmenthttps://www.barcelonaculinaryhub.com/
Lead to doctoral studiesNo
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualificationSí, amb crèdits pendents (10% o menys)

Objectives and competences

Objectives

- To know and understand the new role of the food and beverage director in catering companies and their internationalization.
- To explore current trends and business models in the restaurant and catering sector.
- To be trained to effectively lead and manage food and beverage departments.
- To be familiar with and develop optimal and appropriate processes and standards, focusing on service quality and diner satisfaction.
- To acquire a solid understanding of the importance of introducing processes that align with the company's growth strategy.
- To be familiar with and be able to design processes, organize the structure of the company and allocate optimal resources to achieve business objectives.
- To determine and establish qualitative and quantitative analysis criteria for decision making in strategic business issues.
- To gain the skills needed to lead, motivate and coordinate work teams.

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

- Students with a bachelor's degree, pre-EHEA degree, diploma, engineering degree, architecture degree, technical engineering degree or technical architecture degree or an equivalent university qualification.
- Students who hold a UB-specific degree or an undergraduate degree issued by the University of Barcelona can be also admitted to postgraduate courses, as these degrees are considered equivalent university qualifications for this purpose.
- Applicants who do not hold the required university qualification can be admitted to the programme and opt for a diploma or university extension certificate with the same name and number of credits as the postgraduate course.

Access requirements and conditions

The course is also open to students with no prior university education, who will acquire the same knowledge and skills and receive a specific qualification for their learner group. Information on the access requirements and other conditions can be obtained from the course directors.

Pre-enrolment

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Contact us

Classes


AddressBarcelona Culinary Hub
Granvia de L'Hospitalet, 153

08908 - Hospitalet de Llobregat
España
Email addresssecretaria@barcelonaculinaryhub.com
Webpagehttps://www.barcelonaculinaryhub.com/
Telephone+34 93 227 81 14

Further information


AddressMiriam Muñoz
Granvia de L'Hospitalet, 153

08908 - Hospitalet de Llobregat
España
Email addresssecretaria@barcelonaculinaryhub.com
Webpagehttps://www.barcelonaculinaryhub.com/
Telephone+34 93 227 81 14

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