Program Overview
The Food Business at University College Cork is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Food Business programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cork, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Food Business programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- evaluate current food consumer and food industry trends, policy issues and drivers and strategies impacting on the evolving food supply chain
- design and implement innovative marketing strategies for competitive markets
- evaluate the role of market orientation and strategic marketing in new product success
- identify the ethical, regulatory and environmental responsibilities of modern food enterprises
- evaluate your personal and employment skills development as a result of working in some facet of the food supply chain
- apply new research techniques to new marketing situations
- analyse the research process and its key components and design a piece of research to answer a specific research question
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates must have achieved a First or Second Class Honours Degree. Relevant degrees include BComm, BA, BSc Food Science, BSc Food Technology and BSc Nutritional Sciences, BAgrSc, or equivalent
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College Cork directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University College Cork
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland
University College Cork is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 18 months