Goody bag European Food Business

In this program students have a chance to study in three different European countries: the Netherlands, France, and Italy. Next to that there is a possibility to go for internships abroad (also outside Europe). Students have the possibility to register and run their own [food] company in year 4. And above it all, be connected with like-minded people from around the globe!

English language skills are very important, as this is a degree program that is taught entirely in English. At the end of the first study year the expected level of English should be C1 (based on Cambridge English Scale).

Students spend second semester of year 2 in Angers, France (February – mid June). The first semester of year 3 students spend in Piacenza, Italy (mid-September – end December).

Program in Angers (France) focusses on many practical assignments in the kitchen and food lab, and creating new, innovative food products. Subjects such as Quality Labels, Branding of Regional Food Products , Project Management complement the practical assignments. 

Program in Italy focusses more on food technology aspects, supplemented by Sustainability and Food Law. 

Both in France and Italy students have a chance to visit various food business operators.  

Because of the broad approach, students can choose from a wide array of options. To name some:
1. Continue with Master studies
2. Become an entrepreneur or continue entrepreneurial journey starter in year 4
3. Work for food business operators in the fields of purchasing, sales, supply chain operations, logistics, food safety and quality, marketing

There is a mini internship of 5 weeks (full time) before the start of the second semester of year 3. In the fourth year we require students to go for the graduation internship for a minimum of three months (full time). This internship can take place either in the Netherlands or abroad, just like the mini internship in year 3.