Academic opportunities

Courses

Faculty teach courses in both undergraduate and graduate programs. Courses include: Food and Consumer Packaged Goods, Industry Dynamics, Retail and Supply Chain Strategies, Dyson Grand Challenges project section: Zero Hunger, Food Access, and Food Waste, and Food Marketing Fellows. Courses combine economic frameworks with experiential learning, industry data and real‑world cases.

Food Marketing Fellows

An honors program for students with food industry interests and career aspirations. The purpose of the program is to give undergraduate students a focused perspective on the food industry.

Fellows become part of a select group of students who participate in one-of-a-kind experiences.

Food marketing field study course

Each Fellow enrolls in a 1-credit course.

Fall visits

The fall semester includes a series of visits to local manufactures, producers and retailers for an up close view of their activities. Virtual sessions with food space leaders around the country may also be held.

Winter session study trip

In January Fellows travel to study the business and marketing strategies of various food and consumer product companies. This has typically been an international trip.

Field trips

Field trips to industry conventions and case study competitions abound.

High-profile guest speakers

Industry guest speakers and networking opportunities are available through food industry courses.

“The Food Marketing Fellows program is more than just an opportunity for students to learn about the food industry, it is a transformative experience that fosters deep connections, intellectual curiosity and a lifelong sense of community.” — Abbie Jobe ’25

How to apply

Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are closed.  Applications for the 2027-2028 academic year will open in February of 2027.

Please contact Dan Hooker , Adam Brumberg or Kris Park for more information.