Food Marketing Certificate

Overview

The food marketing certificate from Saint Joseph's University offers the opportunity to gain insight into the latest techniques, tools and strategies in food & beverage consumer goods, retail and food production.

What is the Food Marketing Graduate Business Certificate?

This innovative certificate program allows students with a bachelor’s, MBA or a master’s degree in another field to add to their credentials. Students earn their graduate business certificate by completing any four courses from our industry-focused curriculum.

Classes may be taken online, in-person or any combination of both formats. What’s more, these credits may also be applied toward our MBA or M.S. programs in food marketing if you choose to pursue a graduate degree.

What Can You Do with a Graduate Certificate in Food Marketing?

Saint Joseph's University students with a certificate in food marketing have gone on to secure jobs with companies such as Kellogg’s, The Hershey Company, Wegmans, Target and more. Career options include:

Hospitality representative
Food marketing specialist
Food broker
Social media manager
Food & beverage sales director
Brand partnership manager

How will Saint Joseph's University Enhance Your Career in Food Marketing?

The food marketing program at Saint Joseph's University has earned a reputation for excellence among industry stakeholders in academia, government and the private sector.

The certificate in food marketing from Saint Joseph’s University is the only program of its kind available through an AACSB-accredited business school. Taught by our world-class faculty and notable industry professionals, you'll be able to apply new insights and practices immediately to your current position.

At-A-Glance

Length	Average part-time: 2 - 4 semesters, or 6 -12 months. The food marketing certificate is self-paced so you can take as many courses in a semester that make sense with your schedule and goals.
Credits	12 credits or 4 courses.
Start Terms	Spring, summer or fall.
Format	Online, on campus, or hybrid of both formats.
Tuition for 2022-2023	$1,163 per credit hour. Learn more about our tuition & fees.
Stack this Certificate into Master’s Programs	The credits of the food marketing certificate can be applied towards the Food Marketing MBA or Food Marketing M.S.
Potential Career Paths	The certificate helps prepare graduates for jobs such as: Hospitality representative Food marketing specialist Food broker Social media manager Food & beverage sales director Brand partnership manager
Requirements	You can enroll in this certificate with any bachelor’s degree. No business background or related experience required.
Admission Information	The GMAT is not required for certificates. To learn more about the admission process and required materials, Graduate Admission can provide more information or answer any questions.
Financial Aid	Scholarships, federal and state grants, loans and other types of financial aid may be available to those who qualify. Our Financial Aid Office can help you understand your options.
Discount Eligibility	Alumni of Saint Joseph’s are eligible to receive 10% off the cost of this program through our alumni discount. Completed a year or more of service with a recognized service organization? You may be eligible for our mission discount. Check with your employer to see if they are an Edcor or a Bright Horizons EdAssist member, which may entitle you to a discount on graduate programs. Note: discounts cannot be combined.
Veterans	Saint Joseph’s is a Yellow Ribbon School that accepts GI education benefits. Our Office of Veterans Services can help you access and understand your benefits.

Food Marketing MBA

Saint Joseph’s University’s Food Marketing MBA is a one-of-a-kind program with a 25+ year tradition at an AACSB-accredited business school. With a Food Marketing MBA, you will be an agile leader with the business acumen and industry knowledge to lead your organization through future trends and shifts of the industry and consumer behaviors.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Saint Joseph's MBA model is the first and only in Philadelphia to allow you to fully customize your experience. Our stackable, three-certificate model lets you choose two specializations in addition to a core MBA set of courses. Take them in any order, at your own pace, with the added flexibility of choosing online or on-campus options.

Food Marketing MS

Saint Joseph’s University’s Master of Science in food marketing is designed for rising leaders in various food-related enterprises looking to expand their industry knowledge and grow as critical-thinking leaders as they study the shifts and trends of the food and beverage industry. You will learn from industry experts and in a community of professionals who are as eager to dive into the industry as you in Philly’s only food marketing program.