Culinary Innovation Management Birkbeck, University of London

Overview

Why Culinary Innovation Management at Birkbeck, University of London?

Birkbeck, University of London, in collaboration with the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu London Culinary Arts Institute, offers a unique MSc in Culinary Innovation Management. This programme is designed to cultivate future leaders in the culinary arts and hospitality sectors. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and customer experience, students are equipped with the essential skills needed to excel in various roles within the culinary industry. Birkbeck's strong academic reputation and research capabilities further enhance the learning experience, providing students with access to cutting-edge knowledge and practices in culinary management.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

- Home Students: £15,600 per year - International Students: £24,390 per year - Part-time Home Students: £7,800 per year - Part-time International Students: £12,195 per year Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The MSc in Culinary Innovation Management encompasses a comprehensive curriculum that includes both compulsory and optional modules, totalling 180 credits. Students will engage in the following compulsory modules:

• Culinary Design and Development
• Customer Experience Management
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Food Service Operations Management
• Sustainability in the Food and Beverage Industry
• The Food and Beverage Business Environment

Additionally, students can choose from various optional modules, such as:

• Business Model Innovation
• Entrepreneurial Venture Creation
• Innovation Management
• International Human Resource Management
• Introduction to Analytics and Business
• Managing Emerging Digital Technologies
• Principles of Accounting
• Principles of Marketing (Postgraduate)

The programme culminates in a research project that is jointly supervised by both Birkbeck and Le Cordon Bleu.

Careers with Culinary Innovation Management

Graduates of the MSc in Culinary Innovation Management have a wide array of career opportunities available to them in the culinary sector. They can pursue roles such as: - General Manager of a fine dining restaurant - Owner of a French African patisserie - Catering and Onboard Concepts organiser for airlines - Brand Product Developer for confectionery brands - Chief Sales Officer at food tech start-ups - Junior Food Development Systems Manager at healthy food chains - Senior Account Manager in agricultural production - Sous Chef at Michelin-starred restaurants - Junior Menu Planner for recipe box delivery services Birkbeck provides a robust careers service to support students throughout their professional journey, helping them connect their educational experiences with future career aspirations. The combination of practical skills and theoretical knowledge gained from this programme prepares graduates to meet the demands of the evolving culinary industry.