Embark on a Rewarding Career Path in Food Business and Marketing with Our Bachelor of Science Degree Program

Course Overview

The BSc Food Business and Marketing program blends essential business skills with specialized knowledge tailored for the food industry. Here’s a brief overview [Download “Program Structure” for full details] :

      • Foundational Business Skills: Mathematics, Statistics, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting.
      • Marketing and Consumer Behavior: Food Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Product Quality, Marketing Management, Market Research, Strategic Marketing.
      • Management and Operations: Production, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Hospitality Management, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Finance.
      • Communication and Soft Skills: Business English, Communication, Soft Skills Development.
      • Technology and Innovation: ICT, Accounting Software, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing.
      • Legal and Regulatory Aspects: Legal Environment, Food Safety Compliance.
      • Specialized Topics and Projects: Food Product Development, Project Analysis, Capstone Projects, Work Integrated Learning, Industry Trends.

With an emphasis on both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, this extensive program prepares graduates for a variety of roles in the food industry.

Admission Requirments

Applicants should have the following qualifications:

      • Three (03) [Four (04) in OLD Syllabus] passes in the G.C.E. (A/L) examination either in science stream [Biological/Agriculture/Physical/Bio systems Technology], or Commerce Stream [Business Studies/Management or Commerce] or Arts stream provided where the student must have passed the subjects of Economics or Business Studies

Or

      • Successful completion of the Diploma in Food Business and Marketing offered by the Department of Agribusiness Management with ONE years’ experience in a relevant field

Or

      • Any other Diploma of ONE year’s duration that is acceptable to the Board of Study and ONE years’ experience in a relevant field

Mode of Selection

Applicants fulfilling admission requirements will be called to appear for an aptitude test covering language proficiency in English and IQ. Those who are successful in the aptitude test will be called for an interview. Only the candidates who successfully complete above evaluations will be selected.

Duration

Three [03] academic years

Mode Medium of Instruction

The program will be conducted in Hybrid [Online and Physical] mode and the medium instruction is English

Course Fee

Rs. 250,000/= for the 03-year program [Rs. 100,000 to be paid at the registration and balance in 05 installments]

Commencement

August, 2024

Mode of Application

Online; The online application form can be accessed via https://forms.gle/ZozmycLDQdD3jjSb7 An application fee of Rs. 2000/- should be credited to the account number 137-1-001-2-0000171 of the People’s Bank, Makandura Branch and the payment slip should be uploaded with the online form.

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