Food Industry Management
Bachelor's degree
In Michigan Center (USA)
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Michigan center (USA)
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Start date
Different dates available
The food industry management major is designed for students who are interested in careers in the food industry. Graduates of this major enter managerial positions with food wholesalers-distributors and retailers as well as sales, account management, and production supervision positions with food manufacturers. The program provides a system-wide perspective of managerial problems confronting firms in the food industry, recognizes the increasing interdependence among such firms and focuses on creating consumer value. Faculty who are associated with the program maintain close relationships with food companies and trade associations, bring practical applications and examples to the classroom and provide current information about career and scholarship opportunities.
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Subjects
- Marketing
- Sales
- Industry
- Sales Training
- Production
Course programme
Decision-making in the Agri-Food System
Data Analysis for the Agri-Food System
Agribusiness and Food Industry Sales (W)
Survey of Accounting Concepts
Introduction to Microeconomics
Introduction to Macroeconomics
World Food, Population and Poverty
Professional Seminar in Food Industry Management
Food Product Marketing
Food Marketing Management
Advanced Professional Seminar in Food Industry Management
Food Business Analysis and Strategic Planning (W)
Retail Information Systems
Introduction to Marketing
Survey of Supply Chain Management
Four of the following courses (12 credits):
Commodity Marketing I
Public Policy Issues in the Agri-Food System
Vertical Coordination in the Agri-Food System
Commodity Marketing II
Global Agri-Food Industries and Markets
Financial Management in the Agri-Food System
Corporate Environmental Management (W)
Information and Market Intelligence in the Agri-Food Industry
Human Resource Management: Changes and Challenges
Professional Internship in Food Industry Management
Introduction to Business Law
Management Skills and Processes
A study abroad or independent study experience may also fulfill part of this requirement through enrollment in FIM 490 with approval by the academic advisor.
One of the following courses (3 credits):
Financial Management in the Agri-Food System
Corporate Environmental Management
One of the following courses (3 credits):
Introduction to Finance
One of the following courses (3 or 4 credits):
Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Business
One of the following courses (3 credits):
Economics of Decision Making in the Agri-Food System
Intermediate Microeconomics
Complete 6 credits in sciences related to agricultural production and processing, food production and processing, or sustainability and the environment, as approved by the academic advisor.
Food Industry Management