Introduction
Overview
Developed with and specifically for industry, the Food Systems and Management MSc is a gateway to a successful career for anyone passionate about improving major worldwide problems such as food security and food safety.
Through the integration of scientific, technological and managerial aspects (teaching shared with our internationally recognised School of Management, and industry experts) you will learn how to use and manage food resources more efficiently in order to achieve sustainable, secure and safe food supply chains across the globe.
Our graduates are highly sought after by employers and we are ranked second in the UK for graduate employment (DLHE longitudinal survey, 2017).
Who is it for?
Food Systems and Management MSc is suitable for new science or technology graduates or professionals already in the food industry who are interested in furthering their career and offers flexibility and support for full or part-time students. Moreover, as part of our commitment with student excellence, both from UK and around the world, we will offer bursaries to outstanding candidates every year. The course will equip you with a critical appreciation of the issues concerned with the production and supply of safe food in the modern world.
Course Structure
Eight taught modules (40%),
Group project or dissertation (20%): You will be working in a mini-consultancy project for one of our industrial clients,
Individual research project (40%).
Informed by industry
This MSc benefits from input from an industry advisory panel with representatives from commercial and non-commercial organisations, who help to ensure the course maintains its real-world relevance to the marketplace and industry focus. This involvement and direct contact with industry makes successful students highly sought after in the employment market.
Future Career
Increasing consumer awareness and demand regarding food quality, nutrition and safety issues, coupled with intensifying competition within the rapidly changing food industry, has created a demand for individuals who are able to drive success in the management of key food chains in a modern global economic market.
Cranfield graduates are very successful in achieving relevant work after the course. For professionals already in industry, Cranfield qualifications enhance careers, benefiting both the candidate and their employer.
Graduates of this course have gone on to work in a range of roles, including Senior Development Technologist, Innovation Manager, Supply Chain Coordinator and Associate Principal Scientist. Companies where our graduates have progressed on to include PepsiCo, Chia Company, Bowman’s Ingredients and MMUK.
Entry Requirements
A first or second class UK Honours degree in a relevant scientific discipline; such as life science, food science or food engineering. Candidates with appropriate professional experience are also invited to apply.
