Master of Science – Food Safety
Learn what it takes to advance your food industry career with the online Master of Science in Food Safety from JWU Online. Designed for working professionals, this graduate program takes a multidisciplinary approach to food safety throughout the food-supply chain. Gain the practical skills and industry insight you need to address critical challenges in regulation, retail, and food-processing environments.
Offered in collaboration with JWU’s College of Food Innovation & Technology, your program offers specialized instruction in food-safety systems, risk assessment, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, all through the lens of industry-leading best practices. Be sure to ask about our company reimbursement program, which may help reduce your tuition costs.
YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO:
- Use research to make better operational and procedural food safety decisions.
- Develop and deliver presentations addressing domestic and global food safety concerns.
- Evaluate evolving food safety risks, propose solutions, and assess organizational impact.
- Analyze various regulatory frameworks across the food system.
- Design a comprehensive organizational food safety plan.
Why choose Johnson & Wales University?
- Benefit from our convenient, fully online format
- Apply your skills to real-world scenarios through experience-based learning
- Learn from instructors with years of experience in the industry
- Receive personalized support from academic advisors, career services, and more
- Build graduate-level knowledge for career success in food safety and public health.
Fast Facts
- Complete your degree in two years
- 7 to 15-week courses
- Online Format
- Industry-seasoned instructors
- 19:1 student to faculty ratio
EMPLOYER-INFORMED CURRICULUM
Our graduate curriculum is developed in partnership with leading food industry experts, bringing real-world safety challenges—from pathogen control to regulatory compliance—into the classroom to turn theory into practice. This active-learning philosophy ensures students stay current with evolving food safety industry insights.
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