Professional Science, Fermentation Science Concentration, M.S.
Program Overview
This 36-credit-hour program prepares students for managerial roles in the food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and water treatment industries. It combines core business classes with a specialization in fermentation science, providing students with managerial, communication, and leadership skills. The program includes a capstone internship in lieu of a thesis and offers elective courses in applied business analytics, engineering management systems, and productivity strategies.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- Prepares students for roles in the food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and water treatment industries
- Combines core business classes with fermentation science specialization
- Provides managerial, communication, and leadership skills
- Requires 36 credit hours, including a capstone internship in lieu of a thesis
Outline:
- Core Courses:
- ACTG 6100 - Accounting and Legal Issues for Managers
- BCED 6820 - Managerial Communication
- BCED 6910 - Internship Program
- MGMT 6740 - Leadership and Motivation
- STAT 5140 - Probabilistic and Statistical Reasoning
- Concentration Courses:
- Required Courses:
- BIOL 5510 - Food and Industrial Microbiology or BIOL 5550 - Biotechnology
- FERM 5550 - Applications of Biotechnology in Fermentation Science
- FERM 6600 - Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Bioprocessing
- FERM 6100 - Food Contamination, Safety, and Regulation
- FERM 6700 - Consumer Motivation and Sensory Evaluation of Fermented Foods
- FERM 6450 - Industrial Applications of Fermentation
- 3 hours from the following:
- FERM 5560 - Applied Fermentation: Biomass and Biofuels
- FERM 5570 - Applied Fermentation: Milk, Meat, and Grain
- FERM 5580 - Applied Fermentation: Fruits and Vegetables
- Elective Courses:
- 3 hours from the following:
- MBAI 6905 - Applied Business Analytics
- ET 6870 - Engineering Management Systems
- ET 6390 - Productivity Strategies/Lean Systems
Careers:
- Fermentation food production (dairy products, sauerkraut, kimchi, beer, wine, bread, vinegar, pepperoni, pastrami, salami)
- Industrial chemical production
- Industrial ethanol production
- Pharmaceutical production
- Probiotic production
- Wastewater processing
- Potential employers include:
- Brown-Foreman Corporation (Jack Daniel's®)
- Lonza Pharmaceuticals
- Biltmore Winery
- Common John Brewery
- Southern Distilling
- Lallemand Baking Division
- Bean’s Creek Winery
- Cargill Inc.
- Great Lakes Cheese Company, Inc.
- Nelson’s Greenbrier Distillery
- Pennington Distilling
- Sweetwater Valley Farm
- Tennessee Department of Agriculture
- Tennessee Distilling, Ltd.
- Advanced Biotech, Inc.
- Anheuser-Busch, Inc.
- BASF
- Boehringer Ingelheim, Inc.
- Constellation Brands, Inc.
- E. & J. Gallo Winery
- Hach Company
- Pfizer, Inc.
- Zymergen
Middle Tennessee State University
Overview:
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is a large university with a small-town feel, located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It is known for its affordability, strong academic programs, and vibrant campus life. MTSU is a public university with a diverse student body, including a significant number of first-generation students.
Services Offered:
MTSU offers a wide range of services to its students, including:
Financial Aid:
83% of students receive financial aid, with over $230 million in assistance available.Campus Improvements:
The university has invested $1.5 billion in recent campus improvements and renovations.Academic Support:
MTSU provides academic advising, tutoring, and other support services to help students succeed.Student Life:
The university offers a variety of student organizations, clubs, and activities to enhance the campus experience.Career Services:
MTSU provides career counseling, job placement assistance, and internship opportunities.Student Life and Campus Experience:
MTSU boasts a vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community. Students can enjoy:
Large Campus with Small-Town Feel:
MTSU's 515-acre campus offers a scenic, park-like setting while maintaining a close-knit atmosphere.Active Student Organizations:
Students can join over 200 student organizations and clubs, catering to diverse interests.Athletics:
MTSU has 17 Division I sports teams, providing opportunities for both participation and spectator enjoyment.Campus Events:
The university hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, lectures, and sporting events.Student Union:
The Student Union serves as a central hub for students, offering dining, a bookstore, a game room, a theater, and more.Key Reasons to Study There:
Affordability:
MTSU offers the lowest tuition among Tennessee's three largest universities, making it a highly affordable option.Strong Academic Programs:
MTSU offers over 300 undergraduate and graduate majors and concentrations, including highly ranked programs in areas like Industrial and Organizational Psychology and Audio Engineering.Diverse Student Body:
MTSU is home to a diverse student population, including a significant number of first-generation students.Vibrant Campus Life:
The university offers a wide range of student organizations, clubs, and activities, fostering a strong sense of community.Career Opportunities:
MTSU provides career counseling, job placement assistance, and internship opportunities to help students prepare for their future careers.Academic Programs:
MTSU offers a wide range of academic programs across eight colleges, including:
Arts and Sciences:
Offers majors in fields like biology, chemistry, English, history, and mathematics.Business:
Offers majors in accounting, finance, marketing, and management.Education:
Offers majors in elementary education, secondary education, and special education.Engineering and Technology:
Offers majors in computer science, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering.Fine Arts:
Offers majors in music, theater, and art.Health and Human Sciences:
Offers majors in nursing, health sciences, and human development.Liberal Arts:
Offers majors in communication, journalism, and political science.University College:
Offers a variety of general studies programs and interdisciplinary majors.Other:
- MTSU is the number 1 producer of college graduates in the greater Nashville area.
- MTSU is home to the first public Honors College in Tennessee.
- MTSU has more than two dozen Fulbright scholars.
- MTSU students, alumni, faculty, and staff have won 47 Grammy Awards since 2001.
- MTSU is known for its flexible programs that emphasize real-world projects and soft skills development.
Entry Requirements:
- An earned bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
- In a relevant field such as agriculture, biology, brewing science, chemistry, food science, and microbiology.
- A commitment to developing the necessary analytic and program management skills and expertise required of today's fermentation professional