To learn the skills needed to run a catering business, students may be able to complete a course in the subject. In such a program, students may learn about various business-related topics, such as employee relations, marketing and operations, along with food-related courses, such as cooking, food prep and banquet preparation.

A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.