Course Aim

This part-time programme has been designed to facilitate progression for candidates who have successfully achieved the Graduate Certificate in Food.  

The course is suitable for middle managers wishing to further enhance their career progression and employment opportunities within the food sector.

Course Content

Student will study:

• Food innovation
• Either Strategic business management or Quality management (depending upon module studied for Grad Cert)
• One option module selected from:

                   Retail management
                   Entrepreneurship
                   Advanced food manufacture

Course Structure

There are two 15-week semesters each year. To accommodate people working in the industry, students are required to attend half a day per week during semester 1 (September – January) and a full day per week during semester 2 (February–May).

Careers

A wide range of management level posts are available within the agri-food supply chain sector. Career options include new product development, production and quality management, and the option of progression to either a Food related Honours degree or postgraduate studies.