Students who are interested in managing a food service operation will benefit from a food and beverage management program. Classes may include culinary math, product identification, food safety, purchasing, liquor liabilities, and banquet meeting and planning.

Due to the numerous countries within Oceania, work occasions and work permit laws differ greatly, with data on opportunities in some nations being limited. Australia and New Zealand are the most advanced countries in the area.

A certificate is a short scholastic program that helps provide students with the education and training they need to qualify for promotions at work or to supplement their existing academic records. These programs are usually completed in less than a year.