BSc (Hons) Degree in Food Business Management

The Honours Degree in Food Business Management, validated by Ulster University, has been designed to equip graduates with the key skills required to apply management practices to the food chain, ensure differentiation, improve efficiency and build skills and capabilities within the global food marketplace.

Course content

Modules (Level 4:Year 1)

Digital marketing

Export marketing

Food enterprise studies

Food manufacture, safety and quality

Food packaging technology

Introduction to data management and analysis

Modules (Level 5:Year 2)

Business economics

Finance for non-financial managers

Food packaging design

Food product design

Sales management

Supply chain operations

Work placement

Modules (Level 6:Year 3/Year 4 if work placement is completed)

Business improvement

Environmental and quality management

Food retail environment

Research project

Strategic business management

Work placement

Students undertaking the four-year course will complete a one-year work-based learning placement in the food industry during year three of the programme. On successful completion of the 48-week placement a Diploma in Professional Practice will be awarded.

The work placement encourages students to develop practical and managerial skills, and gives them the opportunity to demonstrate transferable skills in ICT, problem solving and communication. Students can complete their work placement either locally or abroad.

Additional qualifications

During the course, students may have the opportunity to achieve additional, nationally recognised qualifications to complement their course, which can give a competitive advantage in employment or career progression.

Course Progression

Students may have the opportunity to progress on to relevant postgraduate studies.

This course provides students with career prospects in a range of managerial posts in retailing, purchasing, distribution, sales and marketing. Graduates develop the skills which will enable them to make strategic decisions, analyse problems, provide solutions, develop action plans and effectively manage resources.