Food Business & Product Innovation - Letterkenny

Co-designed by industry and made for the workplace, this Work-Based-Learning programme will provide learners already working within the food and drink sector with the enhanced knowledge, skills and abilities required to support sustainable business growth. Students utilise their existing workplace as an immersive learning environment, applying academic expertise to real-life workplace issues and projects - allowing them to develop a competitive advantage through enhanced knowledge of innovation, sustainability, finance and much more.



Who should apply?

This programme is suitable for owners, managers and those developing careers within food production and manufacturing businesses, food retail and food service companies. This higher diploma is geared towards those who wish to fast-track their career growth through the attainment of a QQI accredited higher education qualification.

What will I study?

Modules:

Strategic Management for the Food Industry

Finance Management for the Food Industry

Food Safety Management and Food Regulatory Affairs

Food Marketing and Digital Media Management

Food Innovation and Sustainability

Work Based Learning Applied Portfolio/Project

Applicants should have an Honours Bachelor’s degree (Level 8) in any discipline. If a candidate does not have an honours degree but has relevant experience, they may also be eligible to apply on the grounds of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

1 year part-time, online delivery.



Study Hours

It is recommended that students should try to allow for 5-6 hours per week per 5 credit module to their studies.



On-Campus Attendance: No attendance required.