Food Management

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The food industry is an exciting field in which to work, but its diverse nature presents very particular challenges. This programme aims to provide prospective managers with both advanced management and specialist knowledge.

It has a management orientation, and a strong consumer behaviour and marketing focus, whilst also developing the skills needed to ensure the safety, acceptability and nutritional adequacy of the food supply.

You will receive a high-quality, vocational education, which is intellectually rigorous and up-to-date, as well as relevant to the future needs of managers, executives and professionals in the food industry. The currency and relevance of the programme is ensured by including a number of outside speakers from, for instance, the food industry and government departments.

Previous students have gone on to work for major multinational food companies, airlines and consultancies, some reaching very senior positions. Others have taken up research posts, or have gone on to complete PhDs, either at Surrey or elsewhere

Compulsory Modules
* Consumer Behaviour in the Food Industry
* Financial Management
* Food Services Marketing
* Organisational Behaviour
* Policy Issues in the Food Chain
* Research Methods
* Dissertation

Optional Modules
* Food Safety and Nutrition Management
* Innovation and New Product Development
* Strategy
* Strategic Information Management

Applicants should usually hold a bachelors degree (UK Lower Second/2.2 or above) or equivalent qualification from a recognised British/overseas university. Every applicant is assessed individually on their own merit. Higher level professional qualifications may also be accepted. Relevant work experience could be an additional benefit where applicants have not reached the standard entry requirements, although it is not an admissions requirement for this particular degree programme.Candidates for whom English is not their first language will normally be required to have taken an English language test and achieved a score of either TOEFL 550 or above, IELTS 6.0 or above, or Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English Grade C or above. This test must have been taken within two years prior to the start of the programme you are applying for.The School also assists students whose first language is not English through close cooperation with the University£s Language Centre. English Language Requirements CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 60 (Grade C)