Food Marketing and Product Development with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

- Study your foundation year, then progress to the full degree.- Develop important business skills from the very first day.- Undertake applied projects and explore different ways of working.This foundation year has been designed to enhance your knowledge in advance of undergraduate study. You'll study a range of business-related topics, and apply your skills on rewarding projects and assignments. After completing your foundation, you'll have everything you need for full honours degree study, and progress directly onto the BSc Food Marketing and Product Development course.**How you learn**The course is suitable if you don't meet the entry requirements for our BSc (Honours) Food Marketing and Product Development course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You share the first year with other Sheffield Business School foundation year students, then move on to the degree.You will learn in a supportive, challenging and exciting environment. You will be based in Sheffield Business School — a vibrant, dynamic setting with excellent facilities located in the heart of the city.You learn through- lectures and seminars- case studies- presentations- self-directed study- work placements- activities and eventsIn the foundation year, you'll study wider business topics, while specialising in your chosen subject area. You'll learn useful skills such as academic writing, work in diverse teams and learn to utilise a wide variety of data sources. In doing so, you'll fully prepare yourself for undergraduate study.**Applied learning****Degree preparation**After the foundation year, you will be ready to start the full degree. BSc Food Marketing and Product Development is an engaging, challenging course. It is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, and will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills needed for a career in food marketing management**Work placements**You will have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your second and third years of the full degree. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career. Due to our strong relationships with regional, national and international employers, we can help you to secure a great placement opportunity and support you while you are there. Salaries of up to £22,000 are possible.Previous students have gained placements with organisations such as Hotel Chocolat, Tesco, Kantar World Panel, Mondelez, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Greencore, Premier Foods, Morrisons and Marks & Spencer.