Food Security Policy & Management (MSc)

Western Road, Cork, IE, Cork, Ireland

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# 301-350QS Subject Rankings

12 monthsProgramme duration

15,400 EURTuition Fee/year

Business and Management StudiesMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This MSc course is designed to equip recent graduates and professionals with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to work in the field of food security, particularly policy and programme management.

In this programme we aim to provide students with skills that can be applied particularly in the areas of project and programme management, policy development and implementation, and impact assessment of programmes aimed at improving food security and dietary quality. The course is open to students from a wide range of backgrounds, including economics, nutrition, food security, international development, humanitarian assistance and programme management.

Course inputs will be provided by experienced faculty from a range of disciplines, as well as senior development professionals from a range of international institutions. Graduates of the programme are ideally qualified for positions in Irish and international development agencies, policy and research institutes, and consultancies across the public, private and non-profit/NGO sectors.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Admission Requirements

Bachelor GPA

2.7+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

PTE Academic

63+

TOEFL

90+

IELTS

6.5+

For Irish/EU applicants: at least a Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or EU or equivalent, in a relevant subject.

Consideration under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be given to applicants who do not hold a second-class honours degree but who have at least five years of general professional experience in a relevant field or three years of managerial/specialist experience, subject to the approval of the Programme Director and the Head of the College of Business & Law.

For non-EU applicants: at least a UCC Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8), or equivalent in a relevant subject. Consideration may be given to applicants who do not hold a second-class honours degree but who have at least five years of general professional experience in a relevant field or three years of managerial/specialist experience, subject to the approval of the Programme Director and the Head of the College of Business & Law.

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Domestic

Starts from

7,630 EUR

International

Starts from

15,400 EUR

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Food Security Policy & Management (MSc)

Western Road, Cork, IE, Cork, Ireland

# 301-350QS Subject Rankings

12 monthsProgramme duration

15,400 EURTuition Fee/year

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