Food Business Strategy University College Dublin

Overview

The curriculum has been co-devised by UCD Smurfit School and UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science in order to offer a unique opportunity to receive the highest quality business training as well as to gain a deep understanding of the food sector.

• Insight into the core business concepts that graduates from the course will need to master with a view to a future career in the sector

• Advanced knowledge of the factors specific to food affecting the sustainability of food production and the role that innovation can play in the sector

• An appreciation of the increasingly complex and global environment in which the food business currently operates and the uncertainties and risks attached to food production

What Will I Learn in this Food Business Strategy programme from University College Dublin?

• Analyse industries, markets and competitors to design and implement appropriate competitive strategies (PG4)

• Communicate clearly within various business settings using appropriate media (PG4)

• Critically assess global perspectives in which food businesses operate, including the influence of economic, political, social and cultural factors (PG2)

• Critically assess the economics of food businesses within the concept of sustainability (PG3)

• Devise and develop plans, strategies and organizational structures for food businesses operating in the global market (PG2)

• Employ suitable theoretical and practical models to assist the innovation process (PG3)

• Show ambition and courage for action and contribution to their future career and professional development (PG5)

• Understand the theory and practice of management and strategy development in food businesses (PG1)