Master's in Restaurants, Food and Beverage Management

• USFQ is the number one university in the QS ranking in Ecuador and one of the best universities in Latin America. 
• State-of-the-art infrastructure that allows students to study and work in our classrooms, laboratories, and library with the best connectivity and environment. 
• Professors with research and industry experience. 
• University professional network (Alumni USFQ) and industry agreements. 
• Specialized focus providing highly specialized training in the management and administration of gastronomic businesses. Its exclusive focus on this specific sector ensures that students acquire relevant managerial and leadership skills applicable to the industry.
• Comprehensive curriculum that addresses the multifaceted challenges faced by the industry, covering operational, legal, marketing, and consumer trend aspects. Students gain a thorough understanding of all relevant aspects for effective management of gastronomic establishments, preparing them to confidently tackle market challenges.
• We foster comprehensive leaders in the gastronomic industry, not only providing technical knowledge but also fostering creativity, business ethics, and entrepreneurial spirit among students.
• Interdisciplinary approach and an educational philosophy based on liberal arts, the Master's in Restaurant Management, Food, and Beverage at USFQ is committed to cultivating comprehensive leaders in the gastronomic industry. We promote research, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit in our students, enhancing their ability to address current market challenges and contribute to the positive development and transformation of the food and beverage sector worldwide.
• Strategic partnerships: 
  • Penn State University.
  • Gaias Europa by USFQ.
  • Glion.
  • Les Roches.
  • Disney International College Programs.

• Graduates of the Restaurant Management, Food, and Beverage program will be able to:
  • Acquire fundamental knowledge about the Food and Beverage industry, development, trends, and management.
  • Use tools and techniques for effective management of Food and Beverage businesses and organizations in areas such as finance, marketing, human resources, operations, technology, and communication.
  • Apply ethical and legal principles related to the management and operations of restaurants and Food and Beverage businesses.
  • Solve problems and make decisions in complex and changing situations within the restaurant industry.
  • Develop strategic plans for managing Food and Beverage businesses and organizations.
  • Promote rights, equality, interculturality, and critical and creative universal thinking in their professional performance.
  • Respect and promote human rights and dignity, including cultural and gender diversity.
  • Promote equal opportunities and social inclusion in the world of Restaurants and Food and Beverage.
  • Value the culture and history of gastronomy, promoting its preservation and enrichment.

Contribute to the creation of employment and economic opportunities in the Restaurant, Food, and Beverage sector.

Alumni USFQ receive a 10% discount.

Credit or debit card payments through our Online Payment Button.

• We accept all national and international cards.
• You can defer payments with cards issued by: Diners Club, Banco Guayaquil, Banco Pichincha, Banco Bolivariano, Banco Produbanco, and Banco del Austro.
• For semester or academic period payments, you can defer up to 6 months interest-free.
• This program has 3 (three) academic periods, so the total program cost can be paid in 3 (three) equal installments, each of which can be deferred up to 6 months interest-free. Payment dates coincide with the start of each academic period (verify dates in the program's Academic Calendar).
• For annual payments, you can defer up to 12 months interest-free.

Transfer or deposit payments to the following details:

• Account Holder: Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ.
• RUC: 1791836154001
  • Banco Pichincha: Current Account No. 3407330004
  • Banco Bolivariano: Current Account No. 5075003350
• For proper registration, upload the receipt on the Online Payment Button.

Payments in person at the Treasury windows: available Monday to Friday from 08:30 AM to 06:00 PM

For information on direct financing plans with USFQ write to email: plandefinanciamiento@usfq.edu.ec

For information on other payment methods write to email: tesorería@usfq.edu.ec

Scholarships:

According to the Scholarship Guidelines of the program, 2 partial scholarships will be awarded based on the following criteria:

·      The first corresponds to the score obtained in the admission process based on academic criteria. That is, 50% scholarship on the tuition fees for the best applicant during the admission process.

·      The second corresponds to the financial analysis of the candidate and the social criteria determined during the admission process. That is, 25% scholarship on the tuition fees for the applicant who requests financial support or belongs to vulnerable populations.

Basic Requirements

To enroll in the program, the applicant must submit the following documentation in digital format to Santiago Tapia's email address stapia@usfq.edu.ec

If any requirement is missing, the applicant will not be able to participate in the process:

• Confirmation of payment made through the system (screenshot) and complete application request, signed and with a photograph of the applicant (check the process at Postgraduate Admissions).
• Diplomas from third-level education registered at SENESCYT.
• Registration of the diploma at SENESCYT (applies to national and foreign universities).
• Knowledge of the English language, equivalent to at least B1 level of the Common European Framework (determined by the USFQ English placement exam or by TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge certificate. Certificates must not be older than two years from the application date).
• Official transcript of grades.
• Graduation certificate with grade (except for Alumni USFQ and foreign universities).
• Copy of identity card or passport.

Specific Requirements

After passing the application stage, submit the following specific requirements digitally to complete the selection stage, to Doménica Aguirre's email address posgrados.hsp@usfq.edu.ec

List all additional requirements authorized in the program's proposal:

• Resume. 
• One (1) letter of recommendation. 
• Statement of purpose. 
• Interview with the program director.