VISION
During the undergraduate education, in addition to the courses in the fields of nutrition principles and food sciences, management, marketing, business, economics, history and geography sciences courses are given to improve the professional knowledge of the students both theoretically and practically. It aims to recognize the scientific studies of the individuals it has trained in the field of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, to be recognized with their expertise, and to be recognized nationally and internationally. Graduates of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts can work as managers and specialists in the food and beverage department of accommodation establishments, restaurants, kitchens and bars affiliated with this department, and independent food and beverage businesses. And also; They can also be employed in positions such as kitchen chef, chef who can present examples from national and international cuisines, section chief in kitchens, research chief, food and beverage manager, food supply manager, food researcher, food writer, food stylist, menu developer. There are employment opportunities in the above-mentioned positions in the food and beverage service areas within air, sea, rail transport, in the food and beverage production areas of public institutions, schools, hospitals and other large-scale organizations. It is also possible for the graduates of the department to pursue an academic career.
MISSION
With the responsibility of being the department established in Muğla, which is a tourism region, in order to provide Gastronomy and Culinary Arts education in our country; who can work in the international arena, have both theoretical and practical knowledge, have management and communication skills, have the responsibility of providing benefits to the society, can follow the sector, can do both institutional and practical academic research on these issues, ensure the preparation of food by applying different technologies, It is to train “experts” who fulfill their duties in ensuring.