Food Systems and Management

Our Food Systems and Management MSc represents a unique offering within the UK and Europe as it examines the whole of the food chain ('farm to fork'), from pre-harvest to market. The course has been developed as a result of extensive industry-led research and integrates science, technology and management.

You will be equipped with the relevant knowledge and skills needed to pursue a wide variety of career opportunities in today's food industry. Practical sessions and field trips are also an integral part of this MSc. With visits and workshops to, for example, McDonald’s headquarters and G’s Fresh you will get a first-hand insight into how large global companies operate.

In association with our internationally-recognised School of Management, the Food Systems and Management MSc offers a module in Leading Corporate Sustainability. This module will outline the major sustainability challenges faced by businesses, explore how companies can respond positively to them, and how corporate action can be best configured to promote responsible and sustainable business strategies.

Our MSc in Food Systems and Management benefits from the input of an industry advisory panel, with representatives from commercial and non-commercial organisations, who help us to ensure the course is relevant to the current marketplace and industry focused.

Our teaching team are closely involved in industrially funded research, which feeds back into the course and enhances your learning experience.

Many group and individual projects are supported by external organisations. This will expose you to the working environment of food-related companies and their existing challenges.