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Food Business Management MSc Full time with Internship

Food Business Management MSc Full time with Internship

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

18 months

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Business Studies Hotel / Catering Management (General)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

The hospitality industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years, showing it to be a sector resilient to economic turbulence. As demand for highly skilled employees in the industry continues to increase, this food business management course will equip you with the ability to design, manage and lead developments in the food business.

Your studies will focus on the role of the manager and the issues they may face within the international food, food service and hospitality sectors. You will also explore new findings in food research.

In addition, you will become part of a strong professional network who can support you with coaching and mentoring as you develop your career plans.

Course detail

On your MSc Food Business Management, you will benefit from a comprehensive programme of academic study and will be encouraged to make the connections between theory and practice. The school, which has been running hospitality management courses since 1991, boasts strong business links, and will support you as you begin to develop your professional network.

Led by a team with expertise across food and hospitality, this course takes an innovative approach. You will examine topics ranging from management theory and practice to food supply chain management.

The course will help you to approach business challenges from a global perspective and assess situations from financial, commercial, societal and cultural standpoints. We embrace product innovation, while remaining aware of the ethical and nutritional responsibility of business in modern society.

Study & career progression

This course will deliver professional development opportunities to senior managers which can enhance promotion prospects, open up new career opportunities and create greater long-term career security.

For sponsoring organisations it serves as a basis for developing senior staff as thought leaders and also assists in senior staff retention.

On successful completion of the Master’s degree you can progress onto an MPhil or a PhD research degree.

Modules

The food industry is arguably one of the most dynamic sectors within business, with many external factors influencing the respective decision makers. On this module you will develop an understanding of food science, nutrition, hygiene and food safety, which are key drivers in any food business.
Project Dissertation - Core
Research Food Organisation (Internship Route) (20 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,750

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

To be confirmed

Entry requirements

You should have an honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or equivalent. We may also offer you a place based on relevant experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications are considered individually.

University information

The University of West London (UWL) is known as the ‘career university’ due its exceptionally high graduate employment rate and close connections with top industry employers. It has been ranked the city’s best modern non-specialist university (Complete University Guide, 2025), and is number one in London for student satisfaction (National Student Survey, 2024). Curricula incorporate both theoretical knowledge and practical learning...more