University of Southern California

Overview

The Food Safety Certificate program at the University of Southern California is designed to provide students with essential knowledge and skills necessary for enhancing food safety systems. This program emphasizes practical, industry-relevant learning, enabling you to implement modern technologies and effective change-management strategies that protect consumers and ensure compliance within the food supply chain.

What you'll study

Coursework includes:

• Perspectives on the Food Industry
• Decision Making in the Food Industry
• Leading Change in the Food Industry
• Innovation in the Food Industry
• Leadership in the Food Industry
• Food Industry for the Future
• Financial Analysis and Valuation in the Food Industry
• Negotiation in the Food Industry
• Influence and Power in the Food Industry
• Unconscious Bias, Diversity and Inclusion

Learning approach: The program utilizes a cohort-based learning model, combining both on-campus and online components. The curriculum integrates leadership and management skills with practical applications focused on the food industry.

Entry requirements

There are no specific GRE, GMAT, or GPA grading score requirements for this program.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Food Safety Certificate program will be well-equipped to pursue various career opportunities within the food industry, including roles in food safety management, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and supply chain management. The skills gained will enable you to contribute effectively to the development and implementation of food safety policies and practices, ensuring the health and safety of consumers.