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 501 | Entrepreneurship Practice & Mindset | 3.0 |
| ENTP 690 | The Lean Launch | 3.0 |
| FDSC 557 | Advanced Food Product Development | 3.0 |
| FOOD 605 | Culture and Gastronomy | 3.0 |
| or FDSC 506 | Food Composition & Behavior | |
| Total Credits | 12.0 | |
Sample Plan of Study
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits |
| ENTP 501 | 3.0 | ENTP 690 | 3.0 |
| FDSC 557 | 3.0 | FOOD 605 or FDSC 506 | 3.0 |
| 6 | 6 | ||
| Total Credits 12 | |||
