Undergraduate Certificates

Food Industry Leadership Certificate

The Food Industry Leadership Certificate provides undergraduate students with an educational foundation in the field of retail food distribution, marketing, and management. Certificate requirements include the study of the overall competitive business marketplace of the retail food industry from a cross-industry perspective, consumer trends, trade relationships, supply and logistics issues, retailing and distribution, purchasing and merchandising, electronic commerce, and industry practicum.

Students are required to complete degree requirements specified for a business administration option in order to be awarded the Food Industry Leadership Certificate. In addition, students must complete all certificate requirements specified below:

Requirements

Courses

Mktg 375Retailing

4

Mktg 435Consumer Package Goods Marketing

4

ISQA 458Purchasing and Logistics within the Food Industry

4

Mktg 409Practicum

1-12

4 hours of directed electives, selected with the faculty adviser's approval

4

Total Credit Hours:20

Mktg 409: 4 credits required.

Approved electives include: Mgmt 351, Mktg 373, Mgmt 464, Actg 460, Mktg 467, Mktg 461, Mktg 338U or other courses with permission of program director.