This course is eligible for 50% funding through the HCI Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy. Please refer to the fees and how to apply sections for specific details and eligibility criteria.
This course provides learners with an understanding of the management of the innovation process in a food business context.
Applicants should hold:
- A Level 8 Honours degree in a related discipline or equivalent.
On completion of this course, the learner will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the meaning of different forms of innovation (product, process, position and paradigm) and how each can contribute to organisational growth.
- Have an awareness and understanding of concepts, tools and frameworks required to successfully develop and launch new food products and services into a competitive marketplace on a sustainable basis at the company level.
- Have an understanding and be able to apply strategy, using different models for managing food innovation and food product development.
- Have an awareness of how to integrate different business functions and practices within the process of innovation and commercialisation of new food products.
- Have gained knowledge of skills & tools necessary for managing creativity, technology development and innovation in a food organisation.
TBC
2 contact hours per week (24 in total), plus self directed learning. Timetabled days to be confirmed.
Information on application opening dates will be published in February 2025.
Assessment is by means of an audit of a food company and an exam.
