MSc Food Economics and Marketing

The MSc Food Economics and Marketing course offered by the University of Reading is a specialised programme rooted in applied economics, intended for students desiring a career in the food industry. The course focuses on building expertise in the complex challenge of supplying food to consumers in sustainable and profitable ways.Course Content: The course syllabus covers aspects ranging from food production and consumption trends to international food marketing. In addition to essential applied economics, the course delves into the nature of food, management of the agribusiness, and the global challenges in food supply. It offers a balance between theory and real-time industry case studies, providing a comprehensive understanding of the food sector.Key Modules: Key modules in the course include Economics for Food and Agribusiness, Research Methodology, International Food Marketing, Food, Consumers and Agri-food Markets, and Strategic Management in the Food Chain, etc. The course also includes a food sector dissertation that offers practical exposure and in-depth knowledge.Accreditations: The MSc Food Economics and Marketing is offered by the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, which holds a 'QS World Universities Top 50 for Agriculture and Forestry'.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can expect to build careers in industry sectors such as food production, distribution, food marketing and consumer affairs, policy analysis, research, and food journalism. Some recent graduates have taken roles like Commercial Manager, Financial Analyst, Purchasing Coordinator, Market Analyst, and many others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.