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MSc - Master of Science
Cranfield Campus
Full Time
01-OCT-24
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Cranfield Campus
Full time
01-OCT-24
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Cranfield Campus
Part time
01-OCT-24
2 years
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Advance your career in the management of food systems.
Developed with and specifically for industry, the Food Systems and Management MSc is a gateway to a successful career for anyone passionate about improving major worldwide problems such as food security and food rough the integration of scientific, technological, and managerial aspects (teaching shared with our internationally recognised School of Management, and industry experts) you will learn how to use and manage food resources more efficiently in order to achieve sustainable, secure and safe food supply chains across the globe.
Who is it for?
The Food Systems and Management MSc is suitable for new science or technology graduates, or professionals already in the food industry who are interested in furthering their career, and offers flexibility and support for full- or part-time students. Moreover, as part of our commitment with student excellence, both from UK and around the world, we will offer bursaries to outstanding candidates every year. The course will equip you with a critical appreciation of the issues concerned with the production and supply of safe food in the modern world.
Your career
Increasing consumer awareness and demand regarding food quality, nutrition and safety issues, coupled with intensifying competition within the rapidly changing food industry, has created a demand for individuals who are able to drive success in the management of key food chains in a modern global economic market.
Cranfield graduates are very successful in achieving relevant work after the course. For professionals already in industry, Cranfield qualifications enhance careers, benefiting both the candidate and their employer.
Graduates of this course have gone on to work in a range of roles, including Senior Development Technologist, Innovation Manager, Supply Chain Coordinator and Associate Principal Scientist. Companies where our graduates have progressed on to include PepsiCo, Chia Company, Bowman’s Ingredients and MMUK.
Specific relevant job roles may include: management, food innovation, production, logistics, research or academia, retail sector, food storage.
Employers will exist in a variety of food-related sectors including: food manufacturers and production companies, food retailers, government agencies, logistics and supply chain, management companies, research institutions.
Accreditation
The MSc of this course is accredited by Institution of Agricultural Engineers and Institute of Food Science and Technology.
Students can also exit with PGDip and PGCert awards.
A first or second class honours degree from a UK university, or equivalent, in a scientific discipline such as a food science, food technology, microbiology or other science or technology-related subjects; or candidates with appropriate professional experience.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,895 per year
Students from Domestic
MSc Fee: £11,895; PgDip Fee: £9,530; PgCert Fee: £5,950.
£25,955 per year
Students from EU
MSc: £25,955; PgDip Fee: £21,040; PgCert Fee: £10,520.
£25,955 per year
Students from International
MSc: £25,955; PgDip Fee: £21,040; PgCert Fee: £10,520.
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