Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts program in Business with a concentration in Food Industry Management provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for leadership roles in the global food industry. This program has been developed in close coordination with partners in the food industry and includes the full business core plus 21 credit hours of food industry coursework.

Program Details

At a Glance

• College/School: W. P. Carey School of Business
• Location: Polytechnic or Online, ASU Local
• Second Language Requirement: No
• STEM-OPT Extension Eligible: No
• First Required Math Course: MAT 210 - Brief Calculus or MAT 117 College Algebra
• Math Intensity: Moderate

Curriculum

The curriculum for this program includes the full business core plus 21 credit hours of food industry coursework. Students can view the 2025-2026 curriculum and curriculum archives.

Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.

Admission Requirements

• General University Admission Requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• Additional Requirements: First-year admission requirements for this program are the same as the university's first-year admission requirements.
• Transfer Admission Requirements: Transfer applicants must have a GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") for all transfer work and meet university transfer admission requirements.

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone's situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Career Opportunities

Graduates with this concentration in Food Industry Management are prepared for business careers in the food industry. The industry is becoming increasingly competitive, sophisticated, and global, and it shows a growing demand for professional management. Example job titles and salaries include:

• Agricultural Supervisor: 2.5% growth, $59,330 median salary
• Business Analyst: 8.8% growth, $101,190 median salary
• Buyer: 5.8% growth, $75,650 median salary
• Food Scientist: 6.5% growth, $85,310 median salary
• General Manager (GM): 4.4% growth, $102,950 median salary
• Inside Sales Representative: 1.9% growth, $100,070 median salary
• Marketing Associate: -2.2% growth, $126,960 median salary
• Restaurant Manager: 6.4% growth, $65,310 median salary
• Sales Manager: 4.7% growth, $138,060 median salary

Global Opportunities

As globalization and growing populations continue to impact the way the world lives and works, international experiences have become vital to success in food industry management. Through international study and internships, students can gain valuable skills that employers are looking for: communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, motivation, and a contemporary perspective on business applications worldwide. Understanding global trends as consumer tastes and needs change helps students be more prepared and competitive leaders in a variety of food industry firms and organizations. Through participation in a Global Education program, students improve their interpersonal and language skills while they broaden their understandings of international business practices.