Culinary Entrepreneurship

Do you want to operate your own culinary business? This programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills to develop your own artisan food products, along with an understanding of the food-related industries. The global Agri-Food and Beverage (AFB) industry is a growing competitive sector that underpins Ireland’s engagement in the food and drinks trade. The AFB sector is diverse, consisting of food suppliers, manufacturers, producers, processors, and retailers. It is constantly evolving to adjust to the tastes and needs of consumers and the increasing global demand for a wider variety of higher quality products.’ Ireland’s status as a major food-exporting nation provides graduates of the BSc (Honours) in Culinary Entrepreneurship with excellent career opportunities. The programme is viewed as extremely positive by national and multinational companies because it offers students the knowledge and practical skills necessary to work in this dynamic industry worldwide. The BSc programme builds strong links between; new food product development, wine studies, culinary practice, food legislation and business. Within the food industry, students will have the opportunity to work in areas such as food innovation, and health promotion in the food trade and in the wider food and beverage sectors.