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Food Industry Management PgC / PgD / MSc / MRes

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Food Industry Management PgC / PgD / MSc / MRes

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Master

    • Duration:

      1 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time/Part Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 8,100 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 12,800

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    Harper Adams University

    Harper Adams got its start back in 1901, at the close of the Victorian Era. Even then, its focus was firmly set on managing food and resource production in a scientific, sustainable and responsible manner. Indeed, the addition of a substantial Innovation Centre in the main campus allows a new focus on industrial advancement, and […]

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    Course Summary

    The food industry claims nearly the entire population of the earth as its customers, and is a major employer all over the world. However, it takes more than farmers and grocers to make sure this industry continues to meet the needs of a continually growing population.

    Students who wish to build a career in the food industry will see a tremendous opportunity in this course, as it will give them the management and business analysis skills they need to balance the needs of company profit, adherence to public policy and environmental protection.

    This PgC, PgD, MSc or MRes degree program seeks to give you an understanding of how this dynamic industry operates. You’ll come to understand how it overcomes obstacles and takes advantage of opportunities. You’ll also learn about the complex interconnections between growers, food processors, wholesalers, retailers and every other link in the food and agri-products supply chain.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    PgC Modules – 60 credits selected from:

    • Agri-food Supply Chain Strategy, Operations and Management
    • Animal Production, Meat Processing and Quality
    • Food Business Operations Management
    • Food Policy and Ethics
    • Food Product Development
    • Food Security and Sustainability
    • Leadership and People Management
    • Marketing for the Agri-food Sector
    • Milk Production, Processing and Quality
    • Poultry Meat Processing, Product Quality and Safety
    • Principles of Finance
    • Research and Information Skills

    PgD Modules – 120 credits selected from:

    • Agri-food Supply Chain Strategy, Operations and Management
    • Animal Production, Meat Processing and Quality
    • Food Business Operations Management
    • Food Policy and Ethics
    • Food Product Development
    • Food Security and Sustainability
    • Leadership and People Management
    • Marketing for the Agri-food Sector
    • Milk Production, Processing and Quality
    • Poultry Meat Processing, Product Quality and Safety
    • Principles of Finance
    • Research and Information Skills

    MSc Modules – 180 credits selected from

    • Agri-food Supply Chain Strategy, Operations and Management
    • Animal Production, Meat Processing and Quality
    • Food Business Operations Management
    • Food Policy and Ethics
    • Food Product Development
    • Food Security and Sustainability
    • Leadership and People Management
    • Marketing for the Agri-food Sector
    • Milk Production, Processing and Quality
    • Poultry Meat Processing, Product Quality and Safety
    • Principles of Finance
    • Research and Information Skills
    • Research Project

    Learning & Teaching

    Harper Adams University’s Food Industry Management degree program is highly research-led, and all modules are taught by lecturers who are actively engaged in research, industry or academia. They have been recognised as leaders in specialised higher education for agricultural, land-based and rural studies with industrial or agribusiness applications for more than a century, and All of the university’s post-graduate degree programs work to balance the needs of students, industry and academic research.

    Career Possiblities

    Harper Adams’ graduates are highly regarded by a wide range of industries, but the food production, agribusiness and related industries in particular make special efforts to recruit new hires from Harper Adams. Graduates in recent years have gone on to work in market research, logistics and procurement. In fact, many have gone on to assume very rewarding roles in either commercial management or general management positions within the food industry.

    Entry Credit

    Applicants must have achieves a 2:1 honours degree in an appropriate discipline. Alternatively, at least one year of relevant work experience as well as FdSc/HND qualification in a relevant field can also be accepted.

    Overseas qualifications can be accepted as well. Click here for more information.

    International students must also demonstrate fluency in the English language. Those requirements can be found here.

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