Overview

Food Studies and Business Administration graduates from Chatham University gain knowledge in key areas, such as product development, supply chains, agricultural practices, labor, and sustainability, while engaging in hands-on project management and experiential learning.

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An in-depth knowledge of food production, culture, and history combined with impeccable mastery of business concepts and strategy prepares students to move into positions as leaders and entrepreneurs in these increasingly popular—and important—areas.

Each student also completes a thesis or project in Food Studies. The common preparatory courses provide all students with disciplinary training in natural and social sciences and business. Students gain a holistic understanding of food systems and traditional business skills. Internships and directed study in community settings are encouraged. Graduates will be uniquely prepared to work in various aspects of food systems in the real world.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Global Business
Sustainable Human Capital
Corporate Finance
Information Systems and Analytics
Managerial Accounting
Economics for Managers
Marketing Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

56 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Business Administration Master in Business Administration (MBA) Food Science View 1852 other Masters in Master in Business Administration (MBA) in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
Overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with less than a 3.0 who show extreme promise through other achievements may be granted conditional admission.

Pre-requisite courses in Financial Accounting and Business Statistics (completed prior to enrollment)

Curriculum vitae or resume

Admissions Essay
2 letters of recommendation, from an academic source and/or direct work supervisor
Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, sent directly by the institutions
Additional writing sample (optional, but encouraged)

Tuition Fee

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International

20925 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 62776 USD for the full programme during 36 months.
National

20925 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 62776 USD for the full programme during 36 months.
In-State

20925 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 62776 USD for the full programme during 36 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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