Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Food Innovation

Certificate Level: Graduate
Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree or higher
Certificate Type: Post-Baccalaureate
Number of Credits to Completion: 12.0
Instructional Delivery: Campus
Calendar Type: Quarter
Expected Time To Completion: 1 year
Financial Aid Eligibility: Not aid eligible

Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code: 12.0509
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 11-9051

About the Program

This program prepares graduate students to design and launch a new food product or concept from initial consumer research and conceptualization, through the development and testing of a value proposition and business model. The certificate can be taken on its own or as an adjunct to degree studies in business, entrepreneurship, nutrition, hospitality, or related fields. Both consumer packaged goods and foodservice offerings are considered.

Program Requirements

ENTP 501Entrepreneurship Practice & Mindset3.0
ENTP 690The Lean Launch3.0
FDSC 557Advanced Food Product Development3.0
FOOD 605Culture and Gastronomy3.0
or FDSC 506 Food Composition & Behavior
Total Credits12.0

Sample Plan of Study

First Year
FallCreditsWinterCredits
ENTP 5013.0ENTP 6903.0
FDSC 5573.0FOOD 605 or FDSC 5063.0
 6 6
Total Credits 12
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