Program Overview

New Food Business CreationCruthú Gnó Bia Nua

Overview

This module focuses on providing the knowledge and the interrelated skills required to commercially develop a new food/beverage business product and idea from concept to fruition. This module aims to develop a systematic understanding and awareness of the issues, tools and techniques involved in developing a new food/ beverage product.

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Level 8 Honours degree in a related discipline or equivalent qualification.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course the learner will be able to:

• Display understanding of the key aspects of creating a new business venture in both small medium and large food enterprises;
• Demonstrate awareness of the risks and rewards associated with food product development business ventures;
• Evaluate the key drivers of change within an organization;
• Construct a business product plan for a 3-5 year time frame;
• Prepare a strategy for a business.

Course Content

TBC

Schedule

• 2 contact hours per week, plus self-directed learning.
• Timetabled Days: TBC

Course Details

Course Code

TFMS 9022

ECTS

5

Level

Level 9

Award

Certificate

Duration

12 Weeks

Course Type

Micro-credentials

Mode of Study

Part Time

Method of Delivery

On-Campus

Commencement Date

TBC

Location

Grangegorman

Fees

• Full Course Fee (Before any HCI award applied) is €700
• If eligible for the HCI fee subsidy of 50%, the fee is €350