MS in Food Science Business Online (FSBO)

The Master of Science in food science business online (FSBO) is a non-thesis degree designed for rising leaders in various food-related enterprises looking to expand their industry knowledge and grow as critical-thinking leaders as they study the shifts and trends of the food and beverage industry. The degree will offer the opportunity to gain insight into the latest techniques, tools and strategies in food & beverage consumer goods, retail and food production.  This degree combines food science and business courses to prepare students for careers in the food industry, government, or private business and is a broad discipline that offers several opportunities.  The degree offers courses related to food from a scientific perspective, and also the business side of the industry, including the marketing, economics, and technology used in the food industry.

The students will have opportunities to brainstorm new food products. The program explores the business of food and beverage development (ideation), to package design, to marketing and management.

Dr. Judith Boateng, Coordinator
Professor of Food/Nutrition Toxicology
Agricultural Research Center, Room 115
Phone: (256) 372-8794
Email: judith.boateng@aamu.edu

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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The M.S. program will be completed with a minimum of 34 credit hours or 12 courses, to include 7 credit hours of Core Courses, 21 credit hours of Major Courses, and 6 credit hours of Elective Courses.  7/8 courses (19/22 credit hours) Food Science,  4/5 courses (12/15 credit hours) Business

Table 1.  Food Science Business Online M.S. Courses (34 Credit Hours)
Min GPA cumulative 3.0 Min Grade Cϑ. Degree M.S.

CORE COURSES FAS 540 Res Meth. in BioSci.                     3 OR MBA 503 Quant. Meth. for Bus.                 3 FAS 697 MS Seminar                                    1 FAS 796 Adv. Top. in Food Sci.[RPP]         3 MAJOR COURSES FAS 610 Sensory Science                             3 FAS 552 Food Quality Assurance               3 FAS 626 Food Ingredient Tech.                  3 FAS 640 Product Development**              3 FAS 550 Reg. of Food Safety & Quality     3 MKT 514 Mgt. of Marketing Activities       3 MBA 502 Basics of Mgt. & Marketing       3 ELECTIVE COURSES   And Any 2 of the Following MKT 532 Consumer Behavior                     3 MBA 517 Global Issues in Business            3 LSM 536 Logistics & Supply Chain Mgt.   3 ϑ One grade of C allowed at graduation [RPP] = Research project paper or portfolio required. [RPP] A Capstone project will be part of this course (FAS 796 – Adv. Topics in Food Science).  The project will have research and written components as required for the course. **Exemption from Comprehensive Examination (FAS 640 - Product Dev & Research).  A practice and preparation module for the CFS (Certified Food Scientist national exam) is in the Food Product Development and Research course. Students will be expected to take and pass the CFS exam which is the standard for Food Industry Professionals (5-year renewal).   ARE YOU READY TO APPLY - WE ARE READY FOR YOU TO START! https://gradapply.aamu.edu/