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Ulster University: Food Design and Innovation
Institution | Ulster University |
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Department | Belfast Campus |
Web | http://www.ulster.ac.uk |
admissions@ulster.ac.uk | |
Telephone | +44 (0)28 9536 7890 |
Study type | Taught |
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
Summary
Product life cycles are getting shorter and new product and process development is needed to remain competitive. Enrich your understanding of consumer behaviours and design innovative solutions to give customers what they want.
This extremely practical course can add unrivalled value to your business by enhancing your innovation and management capabilities. Gain access to cutting edge consumer insight data and facilities where you can take your ideas from conception to reality.
- Discover first-hand how consumers shop and how that impacts future products and business with our virtual shopping Consumer Insight Lab and access to supporting market intelligence.
- Determine consumer preferences for a product or service via our award-winning Academy restaurant, Food and Consumer Sensory Testing Suite (FACTS), development kitchens, sensory booths and world leading Compusense sensory software.
Designed with key industry thought-leaders, you will become part of a network of professionals whilst being supported and educated by industry experts and researchers.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants should normally possess a second class honours degree or better in any discipline, or an equivalent qualification, or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL). They must also possess a level of English language competency acceptable to the University. In addition, applicants must have at least one year's managerial/executive/owner position within a Food & Drink company. Depending on background and relevant experience, where further evidence of suitability to undertake the programme is considered necessary, applicants may be required to attend for interview. |
Location | Belfast York Street Belfast BT15 1ED |
Summary
Product life cycles are getting shorter and new product and process development is needed to remain competitive. Enrich your understanding of consumer behaviours and design innovative solutions to give customers what they want.
This extremely practical course can add unrivalled value to your business by enhancing your innovation and management capabilities. Gain access to cutting edge consumer insight data and facilities where you can take your ideas from conception to reality.
- Discover first-hand how consumers shop and how that impacts future products and business with our virtual shopping Consumer Insight Lab and access to supporting market intelligence.
- Determine consumer preferences for a product or service via our award-winning Academy restaurant, Food and Consumer Sensory Testing Suite (FACTS), development kitchens, sensory booths and world leading Compusense sensory software.
Designed with key industry thought-leaders, you will become part of a network of professionals whilst being supported and educated by industry experts and researchers.
**Professional Recognition -** You will become a member of the Institute of Hospitality.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants should normally possess a second class honours degree or better in any discipline, or an equivalent qualification, or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL). They must also possess a level of English language competency acceptable to the University. In addition, applicants must have at least one year's managerial/executive/owner position within a Food & Drink company. Depending on background and relevant experience, where further evidence of suitability to undertake the programme is considered necessary, applicants may be required to attend for interview. |
Location | Belfast York Street Belfast BT15 1ED |
Summary
Do you have a passion for the food and drinks industry? Do you have big ideas that you want to turn into reality? In today’s fast-moving world, product life cycles are getting shorter and new product and process development is needed to remain competitive. Enrich your understanding of consumer behaviour and design innovative solutions to give customers what they want on the MSc Food Design and Innovation course.
You will gain access to cutting edge consumer insight data and facilities allowing you to bring your ideas from conception to reality. Tackling current challenges facing the food and drinks industry, this extremely practical course has the potential to add unrivalled value to your business by enhancing your innovation and management capabilities.
You will discover first-hand how consumers shop and what this means for your future products and business with our virtual shopping Consumer Insight Lab. You will also have access to our award winning Academy restaurant and Food and Consumer Sensory Testing Suite (FACTS) with 14 development kitchens and 20 sensory booths using world leading Compusense sensory software to allow you to determine consumer preferences for a product or service. You can gain access to key market reports, for example Mintel and Passport Euromonitor helping you to use consumer trends to shape future innovations.
Designed in collaboration with key industry thought-leaders, by taking part in this course you will gain membership to the Institute of Hospitality and become part of a network of professionals whilst being supported and educated by industry experts and researchers.
Armed with insight, facilities and expertise and with practical assessment aimed towards your own unique business scenarios this course will help you to find solutions to your problems, get a step ahead of competitors in your business development and ultimately future proof your business. It's time to adapt, it's time to innovate, it's time to develop the products that consumers want.
**Professional Recognition -** You will become a member of the Institute of Hospitality.
IMPORTANT: A number of courses will be transitioning to the Belfast Campus. The new campus is on schedule to open its doors and welcome students from September 2021. With the impact of COVID-19 prevailing into 2021, the University is working closely with contractors to mitigate any impact of the pandemic on the opening date.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants should normally possess a second class honours degree or better in any discipline, or an equivalent qualification, or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL). They must also possess a level of English language competency acceptable to the University. In addition, applicants must have at least one year's managerial/executive/owner position within a Food & Drink company. Depending on background and relevant experience, where further evidence of suitability to undertake the programme is considered necessary, applicants may be required to attend for interview. |
Location | Belfast York Street Belfast BT15 1ED |
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