Food Innovation & Technology - M.S.
The Food Innovation & Technology master's degree program explores the complexities of a global food system. The program provides an opportunity for students to analyze the impact food has on people, industries and the environment. Students employ disruptive models and technologies to challenge existing systems, products and processes, developing innovative solutions that address systemic issues.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:
- Analyze the global relationship between food, society, business, government, and the environment.
- Propose solutions to systemic food system issues that consider the perspective of all users and the potential impact to the food system.
- Organize collaborative diverse teams dedicated to solving systemic food system issues.
- Disseminate empirical research findings.
Food Innovation & Technology
Master of Science
Credits Prerequisite Course * | ||
| LAW2001 | The Legal Environment of Business I | 3 |
| Core Courses | ||
| FOOD5030 | Shaping the Future of Food | 3 |
| FOOD6030 | Food Innovation & Technology Capstone | 3 |
| HSC6110 | Epidemiology and Food Safety ** | 3 |
| IDES5030 | Food Systems Design Methodology | 3 |
| LAW5410 | Food Law and Policy ** | 3 |
| MGMT5800 | Effective Leadership | 3 |
| MGMT5575 | Operations Management | 3 |
| MGMT6310 | Designing & Managing Supply Chains | 3 |
| RSCH5700 | Research and Inquiry | 3 |
| SOC5030 | The Global Food System | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30.0-33.0 | |
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Prerequisite courses must be completed prior to or concurrently with core courses.
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Course may be offered online only.
To be considered for admission into any JWU graduate degree program offered on campus, the following documents must be submitted:
- A completed graduate application for admission
- Official or certified transcripts/mark sheets from all institutions attended, including proof of bachelor’s degree and master's degree (if applicable) conferral. Transcripts issued to a student are not considered official unless in an unopened university envelope. When a graduate program application is submitted prior to completing requirements for the bachelor's degree, Graduate Admissions will consider the application and, if admissible, will offer an acceptance pending submission of final transcript verifying bachelor degree conferral. Without such verification, students may not be allowed to register for the current semester or continue enrollment, and will be in jeopardy of losing their academic status with the university.
- Statement of Purpose: an essay explaining your motivation, aptitude and goals related to graduate-level study
- Letters of recommendation. Graduate programs at JWU require two letters of recommendation. Recommendations should be from individuals qualified to attest to the applicant’s potential for success at the graduate level of study.
- Current résumé or CV
- Candidates for the M.S. in Food Innovation & Technology program at JWU must have a minimum 2.85 cumulative grade point average. A bachelor's degree in any major will be considered for admission, although completion of LAW2001 The Legal Environment of Business I or equivalent with a grade of C or better is preferred.