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Universities Ireland University College Dublin Courses MSc Food Business Strategy

MSc Food Business Strategy

University College Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 20,620
Country Rank#2
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 7 TOEFL: 100

Program Overview

This comprehensive course offers a sound training in business concepts and practice, as well as a wider understanding of the unique environment within which food businesses operate.

The curriculum has been co-devised by UCD Smurfit School and UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science in order to offer a unique opportunity to receive the highest quality business training as well as to gain a deep understanding of the food sector.

Insight into the core business concepts that graduates from the course will need to master with a view to a future career in the sector
Advanced knowledge of the factors specific to food affecting the sustainability of food production and the role that innovation can play in the sector
An appreciation of the increasingly complex and global environment in which the food business currently operates and the uncertainties and risks attached to food production

Course Content
Core Modules Stage 1
- Economics of Food Markets and Business Behaviour
  AERD40100
- Group Project
  AERD40110
- Food Policy and Industry Responses
  AERD40130
- Innovation for Food Business
  AERD40150
- Supply Chain Mgt Gbl Food Sys
  BMGT44500
- Competitive Strategy in Global Food and Agribusiness markets
  MKT42070
- Customer Focused Food
  MKT42590
- Future of Food
  MKT42600
Opitonal Modules Stage 1
- Economics of Entrepreneurship
  BMGT43480
- Managing the negotiation proce
  BMGT43600
- Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  BMGT44300
- Project Management MScBus
  BMGT44510
Entry Requirement
- A minimum second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in Agricultural Science, Science, Business, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics or related degree, or
- An honours Graduate Diploma in Business Studies or related subject, or
- A primary degree with a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience
IELTS
- An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version.
- In 2022 and 2023 we will accept IELTS indicator. It may not be recognised after that depending on the outcome of a review.
TOEFL
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section.
Fees & Scholarships
Non-EU fees for academic year 2022/23 are:

€ 20,620
Career Prospect
Upon successful completion of the course, graduates will be open to an array of national and international employment opportunities within a rapidly growing industry or related sectors. Graduates from this and similar courses are employed across a selection of many national and international organisations.

Cost Of Studying At University College Dublin

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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