Interested in a food management degree?
Food industry management involves having a systemwide perspective of managerial problems confronting firms in the food industry, recognizing the increased interdependence among such firms and focusing on creating consumer value.
Food management students explore decision making, data analysis and strategic planning in agrifood systems. In addition to the core areas of study, students have the flexibility to choose courses related to their individual interests in farm management, public policy, labor and personnel management, and global food issues.
Alumni Pursuits
Graduates with a food management degree work in one of the world's most important industries, ensuring that food effectively reaches markets and consumers.
Alumni work at:
Acosa Sales and Marketing
Barry Callebaut
Cherry Capital Foods
Coca-Cola Enterprises
Entourage Freight Solutions
Jewel-Osco
Spectrum Health
Alumni work as:
Account managers
Customer client managers
Logistics account executives
Operations analysts
Research administrators
Sales leadership associate
Store managers
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
13 January 2025
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Justin S. Morrill Hall of Agriculture,
446 West Circle Drive, Room 102,
EAST LANSING,
Michigan,
48824, United States
MSU strongly encourages a college preparatory curriculum in secondary school.
Minimum English requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet-based test: score of 79 with no sub score below 17; International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Regular admission: Score of 6.5 or higher; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum score of 53; minimum sub score requirement of 48.
Application submission deadline: Regular Admission: February 1.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
International students at MSU enjoy a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1, with a multicultural student population originating from over 130 countries.