NEW Course IT Tralee - BA in Food Business Innovation

Posted on December 15, 2020 IT Tralee have launched a new Level 7 course in Food Business Innovation starting September 2021.

What is Food Business Innovation?

The BA in Food Business Innovation programme prepares students for a career in a variety of dynamic food businesses. The hands on nature of the programme will develop knowledge and skills which will help graduates play a lead role in the development and management of key sectors within the food industry.

The modules on this programme reflect the global nature of the food industry and the vast opportunities it provides at varying levels, from home-grown entrepreneur to global development chef. Practical modules will provide the culinary skills to produce and design food products, coupled with the theoretical modules to provide the innovation and business concepts that will give the student the necessary skills to develop a successful business.

The course will provide the knowledge and skills to promote innovation, develop new products, and foster entrepreneurship with the key skills of branding, distribution, and sales, all underlined by sustainability. Through practical application, this programme will equip graduates with technical skills, communication, business and presentation skills, which are required and highly valued by the industry.

Graduates from the BA in Food Business Innovation programme can pursue employment opportunities in the food sector and non-food sector as the skills acquired are highly transferable.

What are my Career Opportunities

Graduates who successfully complete the programme can seek employment opportunities in: Food business management, food product design and development, food retail organisations, market and consumer research, product sales and marketing, entrepreneurship, artisan food production, food logistics, as well as cafés, restaurants, hotels, gastro pubs and general food service businesses.