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    MSc Food Business and Innovation

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    Cork, IEMScIn-person1 year
    €19,700.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    90
    Credits
    €50.00
    App fee

    MSc Food Business and Innovation at University College Cork is a 90-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Cork, IE. Tuition is €19,700.

    About the program

    The program covers food marketing, entrepreneurship, branding, economics of agri-food markets, category management, sustainable food systems, supply chain management, and global food policy. It includes an applied food industry-centred research project.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 15, 2026
    Term 2026
    Jun 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 90 Overall; Listening 20, Reading 19, Speaking 21, Writing 20
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 Overall; 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months Stamp 1G (Ireland)

    €16,800.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc Food Business and Innovation at University College Cork cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc Food Business and Innovation at University College Cork is €19,700 across 90 required credits.
    Is MSc Food Business and Innovation at University College Cork online or in-person?
    MSc Food Business and Innovation at University College Cork is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc Food Business and Innovation at University College Cork take to complete?
    MSc Food Business and Innovation at University College Cork is structured around 1 year and 90 credits.
    What GPA is required for MSc Food Business and Innovation at University College Cork?
    Per the program's published guidance: Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8)
    What work-permit options follow MSc Food Business and Innovation at University College Cork?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc Food Business and Innovation at University College Cork: 24 months Stamp 1G (Ireland)