Online Bachelor of Arts in Business (Food Industry Management)

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ASU's online Bachelor of Arts in business with a concentration in food industry management will prepare you for business careers in the processing, marketing and distribution of food beyond the farm to retail stores, restaurants and institutions.

Resident tuition | Non-resident tuition
ASU Online offers start dates every 7.5 weeks.
Class number may be less for transfer students.
Required number of credits to complete this degree.

There is a growing demand for professional management in an industry that is becoming increasingly competitive, sophisticated and global. As a food industry management student, you'll learn mission-critical skills in applied finance, strategy, marketing, human resources and supply chain management necessary for success in any food-related enterprise. You'll be able to identify problems and opportunities arising in the chain and articulate your recommendations to appropriate stakeholders.

As a food industry management student, you'll take a number of courses covering topics specific to the food industry, including food advertising and promotion, microeconomic analysis of food markets, food supply networks, food retailing and food product innovation and development. Every course addresses theoretical approaches, analytical methods and industry practices unique to the food industry. Such applied skills and understanding cannot be obtained in a traditional business degree.

The BA in business with a concentration in food industry management has been developed in close coordination with partners in the food industry to deliver the knowledge and skills needed to become an immediate leader in the field.


One of the top business schools in the country:

  • AACSB-accredited business school
  • Ranked No. 6 online MBA program by the Princeton Review
  • No. 6 for online graduate business programs and No. 6 online MBA program by U.S. News and World Report
  • ASU's online bachelor's programs rank No. 2 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report

Calendar

Next Start Date:

05/20/19
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Featured Courses

AGB 420: Food Advertising and Promotion

Focuses on advertising and promotional strategies in the food industry, with emphasis on consumer packaged goods.

AGB 425: Food Supply Networks

Information, methods and resources used in the management of global food supply networks. Emphasizes systems of food marketing and distribution from the farm to the consumer.

AGB 435: Commodity Futures and Options Markets

Provides an understanding of how to use futures and options markets in a risk management and pricing context, especially as it pertains to the marketing and procurement of agricultural commodities by grain and livestock merchandisers, food manufacturers, and producers/distributors/consumers of natural resources.

AGB 445: Food Retailing

Critical examination of trends, problems and management functions of food retail managers across various retail institutions. Emphasizes the biological nature of food products and the dietary preferences of consumers.

AGB 456: Food Product Innovation and Development

The food product development process and how it interfaces with food technology and packaging concepts. Emphasizes the team approach, which is prevalent in the food industry.

AGB 481: Strategic Pricing in Food Markets

By applying the basic concepts of microeconomics to real-world data, this course allows the student to not only gain a book-oriented understanding of how businesses in the food industry behave, but practical, hands-on experience that lasts far beyond the classroom.
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Faculty

Faculty at the  W. P. Carey School of Business outperform other schools for their innovative research and impact. The school is ranked within top performers for research by the University of Texas at Dallas and was recognized as No. 1 for authoring impactful research by Technovation. W. P. Carey faculty include a Nobel Laureate, National Academy of Sciences members. Faculty and lecturers also appear in renowned journals and conferences and remain active with innovative companies to drive global impact and maintain a network of resources for students at ASU.

W. P. Carey fosters an environment of global thinking, with a cohort of award-winning faculty from six continents around the globe, and a student body which represents more than 100 countries.

Program Summary

Total Hours:

120

Upper Division Hours:

51

Major GPA:

2.0

Cumulative GPA:

2.0

Total Hours at ASU:

30

Related Careers

Graduates with an ASU Online Bachelor of Arts in Business (Food Industry Management) have career opportunities illustrated in the following list. Career examples include but are not limited to:

Career Growth* Median Salary*

*Data obtained from the Occupational Information network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

  •  Bright Outlook
  •  Green Occupation
Administrative Services Managers 12.47% $81,080
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $80,490
Aquacultural Managers   $69,300
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products   $55,720
Farm and Ranch Managers     $69,300
First-Line Supervisors of Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Workers   $43,660
Food Scientists and Technologists 16.32% $58,070
Food Service Managers 5.31% $47,960
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $81,930
Industrial Production Managers   $89,190
Management Analysts 23.87% $78,600
Nursery and Greenhouse Managers   $69,300
Risk Management Specialists   10.5% $61,160
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products   9.71% $74,970
Soil and Plant Scientists 15.48% $58,740
Soil and Water Conservationists 11.92% $61,100
Storage and Distribution Managers   $81,830

Example Careers

  • Buyer
  • Food Scientist
  • Farm Owner Operator
  • Marketing Associate
  • Restaurant Manager

Requirements

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
Freshman | Transfer | International | Readmission
Some programs may have additional requirements for admission.


Additional Requirements

Freshmen

Freshman applicants who meet the requirements for ASU freshman admission are eligible for direct admission to the W. P. Carey School of Business Bachelor of Arts degree program. To be admitted to ASU, you must be a high school graduate and meet one of the following criteria:

  • An SAT Reasoning score of 1120* (March 2016 and after) or 1040* (prior to March 2016) for residents
  • An SAT Reasoning score of 1180* (March 2016 and after) or 1110* (prior to March 2016) for nonresidents
  • ACT 22 (24 nonresidents)*
  • A high school class ranking in the top 25 percent
  • An overall, unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 in competency courses defined by ASU (4.0 = A)

    • *ASU and W. P. Carey do not require the writing portion of these tests.


    Transfer

    If you are a transfer student applying to the W. P. Carey School of Business Bachelor of Arts degree program, you are eligible for direct admission if you have met the following requirements:

    • ASU transfer student admission requirements
    • 3.0 cumulative ASU GPA (if you have attended ASU)
    • 3.0 cumulative transfer GPA (if you have attended another institution)
    • Minimum grade requirements must be met for all critical tracking courses taken (applicable only if student falls under critical tracking requirements)

      • An ASU Academic Integrity violation may preclude a student from entering or changing W. P. Carey academic programs.

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