Which Bord Bia Talent Academy Masters Programme is right for you?ext

14 Aug 2024, 15:13

Bord Bia is looking to foster the next generation of talent in the Irish food, drink and horticulture industry and we have 4 Talent Academy Programmes to offer you invaluable experience.

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International Graduate :

  • ​ 35+ recent graduates are placed in one of Bord Bia’s 15 offices for 24 months.
  • Participants receive a fully funded Master’s in Global Business Practice alongside a competitive bursary.
  • Contributing vital support to help further the recognition of the Irish F&D industry abroad.
  • Extensive training in: Consumer Insights, Sustainability, Brand Marketing, Digital Innovation, and Leadership.
  • Notable Alumni roles post-completion of programme include: Brand Manager, Market Specialist, Commercial Project Manager, and Regional Business Manager in Bord Bia/ F&D industry.
  • Learn more here

Insights and Innovation :

  • 15 participants with 2+ years of experience embark on a 15-month programme comprising of an MSc and a placement in Irish Food and Drink client companies for the duration of 10 months.
  • Includes a fully funded MSc in Insights and Innovation alongside a generous monthly bursary.
  • Participants are equipped with the skills and the support to help develop a roadmap of innovation or NPD that is strategic rather than opportunistic and that is insight led rather than production led.​
  • Notable Alumni roles post-completion of programme include: Global Marketing Manager, Insights Manager, and Product and Innovation Manager in F&D industry.
  • Learn more here

Marketing Fellowship :

  • An 18-month programme where up to 20 Marketing Fellows with 2-3 years of experience work on international client projects in: sales, brand and digital marketing, consumer insights, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
  • Includes a fully funded MSc in International Marketing Practice, a generous monthly bursary, and international experience in locations such as Europe, USA, Asia, UAE, and more.
  • Extensive training in the areas of: Consumer Insights, Sustainability, Brand Marketing, Digital Innovation, and Leadership.
  • Notable Alumni roles post-completion of programme include: Group Sales Director, International Sales Manager, and Head of Marketing in Bord Bia/ F&D industry.
  • Learn more here

Origin Green Ambassador :

  • 10 professionals with 3-5 years of experience receive a fully funded MSc in Business Sustainability and a generous monthly bursary over the course of this 22 month programme.
  • Participants complete 2-3 international work placements engaging on sustainability projects for host companies. Previous hosts have included: Starbucks, Nestle, Danone, McDonalds, Coca Cola, Subway, Costco, Diageo, and Tesco.
  • Develops a cohort of Executive talent capable of leading the Irish food, drink and horticulture industry in its ambition to be recognised as one of the most sustainable in the world.
  • Notable Alumni roles post-completion of programme include: Sustainability Director, Head of Sustainability, and Global Responsible Sourcing Manager in Bord Bia/ F&D industry.
  • Learn more here

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