Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Food Innovation

Did you know that the U.S. food, beverage and consumer products industry is the single largest U.S. manufacturing sector, comprising over two million jobs across the United States? Drexel University’s online graduate Certificate in Food Innovation prepares you to conceptualize, design and launch new food products or concepts that meet the needs of today’s consumers.

Taught by industry experts within both Drexel’s College of Nursing and Health Professions and the Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship, this food innovation certificate can be taken on its own or as a complement to studies in business, entrepreneurship, nutrition, hospitality, or related fields.

Who Should Enroll?

Whether you’re interested in launching a new food product, improving systems or exploring entrepreneurship in the food industry, this program offers the tools to move from concept to market. It’s a strong fit for those with backgrounds or interests in agriculture, hospitality, manufacturing, retail, or professional and business wholesale trade.

What Will You Learn?

In this program, you’ll explore the full lifecycle of food innovation — from identifying consumer needs to launching a viable product or concept. You’ll gain practical experience through Drexel’s Food Lab and the Laurence A. Baiada Institute for Entrepreneurship, and learn how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to food systems that are sustainable, healthy and inclusive.

Learn how to:

• Describe the steps required to bring a new food product to market
• Create and validate a business model canvas to present a value proposition for a new food product or concept
• Outline strategies to achieve competitive advantage in the food marketplace

Required Courses

View a sample plan of study in the Drexel Catalog

Admissions Requirements

Admission requires a four-year bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent international institution. Applicants who have not received a degree in the United States are required to take a TOEFL.

View our application requirements and deadlines