Program Overview
The Regulatory Affairs of Food and Food Industries at Northeastern University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Online. 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 humanities. 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 Regulatory Affairs of Food and Food Industries programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 32,477 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 32,477 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Regulatory Affairs of Food and Food Industries programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Regulatory Affairs of Food and Food Industries
- From Farm to Family Table: Understanding the Food Regulatory Life Cycle
- Economic and Social Aspects of Food
- Food Law in the United States
- Managing Projects in Food Regulatory Affairs: Practical Considerations
- Comparing U.S. Regulatory Systems and Agencies
- Key Submissions for Food Regulatory Affairs
- Food Safety and Modernization
- Risk Analysis and Hazard Analysis in the Food Industry
- Food Safety and Surveillance: Concepts and Applications
- Introduction to Food Science
- The Scientific, Social, and Commercial Aspects of Genetically Modified Foods
- Regulatory Differences and Similarities: An International Investigations
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Online application
- Statement of purpose (500-1000 words): identifying your educational goals and expectations from the program; please be aware that the University\'s academic policy on plagiarism applies to applicant\'s statement of purpose
- Professional resume
- Two letters of recommendation: from individual(s) with either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities, such as a faculty member, current employer, mentor, or colleague
- Official undergraduate degree documentation
- Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language: English language proficiency guidelines
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 32,477 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 32,477 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 32,477 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 32,477 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Northeastern University 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 Northeastern University
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Boston, United States
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University Profile- Language English
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