Teaching: Undergraduate

Students in Cornell's Undergraduate Business Program, located in the Department of Applied Economics and Management, can specialize in food industry management to prepare for a career in one of the world's largest and most dynamic industries.

Students acquire general business skills in marketing, finance, management, and accounting. They also take specialized courses from award-winning faculty in food merchandising, global marketing strategy, and food industry management. In addition, students have access to Cornell's more than 4,000 courses in areas as diverse as psychology, food science, international studies, and communication.

Food industry management students may also take advantage of special opportunities such as:

• High-profile guest speakers
• Travel to national industry conventions
• Executive-in-Residence courses
• The Food Marketing Fellows Program, an honors program connecting students with enhanced career opportunities in the food and CPG industry.
  

Curriculum

Students must meet the general education requirements of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University, as well as the food industry management graduation requirements . Together with a faculty advisor, students develop a course schedule that is tailored to their special interests and career goals. Courses are often taken in the following order:

• Freshmen/Sophomores:General requirements and introductory business courses
• Juniors:Core business and food industry courses
• Seniors:Management electives and free electives

Career Opportunities

Graduates find themselves in great demand from a wide range of companies in the food industry. Some of the largest and most respected businesses from Fortune 500 to entrepreneurs and non-for-profits recruit heavily at Cornell. Starting salaries, on average, are significantly higher than those available to graduates in many other majors.

Cornell University provides a variety of helpful career exploration and internship services that are tailored to the needs of students. See the CALS Career Development Office or Cornell Career Services for detailed information.

Recruiters

Companies interested in recruiting on campus are encouraged to contact the CALS Career Development Office or Cornell Career Services. Competition for Cornell Food Industry Management graduates is high, so we recommend that you schedule on-campus recruiting visits early in the fall.

Annual Cost: $19,291
Full-Time Enrollment: 708
Students Say: Challenging and practical curriculum leaves grads well-prepared for first jobs.

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