Overview
This double degree is the first of its kind in Australia, capitalizing on the demand for food technologists with strong business management and marketing skills.
You'll gain the technical knowledge to work in the food industry, as well as the skills to design and promote innovative products.
This degree will develop professionals with the scientific knowledge essential for advancing technological capabilities, plus the international business, economic and financial know-how to perform management analyses with a global perspective.
You will be able to manage large-scale food processing companies with a global operational focus to make Australian manufacturing more competitive.
Career
Graduates of this degree will be in high demand and able to work in scientific and management roles.
Food processing is Victoria's largest manufacturing industry and offers excellent employment opportunities in scientific and management roles.
Graduates have found work with large food companies such as Mondelez, Simplot, Fonterra, Cadbury, Uncle Toby's and HJ Heinz, in areas such as research and design, food product development, quality assurance, marketing and management.
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) with a minimum average of 70% (check calculator below).
Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RRMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognized post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.
Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.
If you don't meet the entry requirements, there may be other RMIT programs you are eligible for that can lead you to your preferred program.
