Food Industry Management and Marketing ,Certificate
Business, Food, Food Distribution, Global
The certificate program in food industry management and marketing enables business and nonbusiness students to acquire specialized business skills. Students gain a competitive advantage for employment with firms and agencies that operate within the global food industry.
The certificate program explores the roles that consumer food choices and purchases play in the allocation of resources throughout the food chain, from farm to retail.
Upon completion of the program, students have a deep understanding of the business, economic and market environments of the global food industry, with particular emphasis on food marketing and distribution.
- College/school:
W. P. Carey School of Business
- Location: Polytechnic
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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The certificate in food industry management and marketing requires 15 credit hours with at least 12 upper division credit hours. To earn the certificate, students must complete all courses with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or higher.
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| Food Industry Course | ||
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AGB 250 Economics of Resource Allocation: Food and Agriculture
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AGB 302 International Management and Agribusiness
(GCSI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
| Marketing Course | ||
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Select one course
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
| Certificate Electives | ||
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Select three courses
9 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 9 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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Students majoring in food industry management are not eligible to pursue this certificate.
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Students can advance their career options with an undergraduate certificate. The certificate in food industry management and marketing helps students develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.
Graduates who have completed this undergraduate certificate often decide to pursue employment in management, marketing and sales. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
Morrison School of Agribusiness
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SANTN 230F
wpcarey.morrison@asu.edu
480-727-1586
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
