The Bachelor of Applied Science course is aimed at students with a strong interest in food, nutrition and food product development as well as students who are interested in developing a diverse range of entrepreneurial skills and business acumen. The Bachelor of Applied Science course seeks to prepare students for the challenges of producing foods safe for human consumption, developing more nutritious, healthier food options for dynamic, ever-changing markets.
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Nutrition, Food and Business Management is a 4 year, Level 8, Honours Degree course.
In Year 1 students will study a variety of introductory modules including Food Preparation & Culinary Skills and Science which consists of practical classes underpinned by theoretical lectures. Further areas of study include Nutrition, Diet and Health, Finance, Marketing, Business Management and ICT.
In Year 2 students will build on the foundation knowledge of Year 1 and will undertake study in the areas of Food Science & Applied Culinary Skills, Nutrition through the Life Cycle, EU & Irish Food Legislation, Industrial Scale Food Production, Human Resource Management and Consumer Behaviour.
In Year 3 students will further enhance their food and business knowledge in the areas of Public Health Nutrition, Marketing Research and Digital Marketing. Additionally, Year 3 of the programme incorporates the possibility of a structured 20-week placement nationally or internationally in a variety of food industries and food related organisations.
In Year 4 students learning will focus on key skills associated with Food Quality Management and Auditing, New Product Development, Innovations in Food Processing and Preservation, Strategic Management, International Food Policy and Research Skills. Students will also receive food safety and quality standard training in HACCP and BRC principles.
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