Program Overview
Food Industry Management
The Food Industry Management program involves having a systemwide perspective of managerial problems confronting firms in the food industry, recognizing the increased interdependence among such firms and focusing on creating consumer value.
Program Description
Food management students explore decision making, data analysis, and strategic planning in agrifood systems. In addition to the core areas of study, students have the flexibility to choose courses related to their individual interests in farm management, public policy, labor and personnel management, and global food issues.
Career Opportunities
Graduates with a food management degree work in one of the world's most important industries, ensuring that food effectively reaches markets and consumers. Alumni work at companies such as:
- Acosa Sales and Marketing
- Barry Callebaut
- Cherry Capital Foods
- Coca-Cola Enterprises
- Entourage Freight Solutions
- Jewel-Osco
- Spectrum Health
Alumni work as:
- Account managers
- Customer client managers
- Logistics account executives
- Operations analysts
- Research administrators
- Sales leadership associate
- Store managers
Additional Information
The program is part of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. For more information on the Food Industry Management program, students can view the courses offered.
Languages
The university offers support in multiple languages, including:
- Portuguese
- 한국어 (Korean)
- Español (Spanish)
- العربية (Arabic)
- пусский (Russian)
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