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Program Requirements Overview
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition and Food Science (M.S.) requirements | 21-22 | |
| Dual Degree Shared Courses | 12 | |
| Business Administration (M.B.A.) requirements | 24 | |
| Total Credits | 57-58 | |
Program Requirements
Nutrition and Food Science Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| NUFD 501 | Principles of Nutrition | 3 |
| NUFD 580 | Current Applications in Nutrition | 3 |
| NUFD 587 | Practicum | 3 |
| NUFD 595 | Principles of Food Science | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Complete six credits of elective coursework from the list below. | 6 | |
| Culminating Experience | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 3-4 | |
| Master's Thesis (Submit the completed Thesis original and one copy to the Graduate Office. See Thesis Guidelines for details.) | ||
| Research Seminar and Comprehensive Examination (In the term that you will sit for the exam, register for the section which matches your major and advisor. Successfully pass exam.) | ||
| Total Credits | 21-22 | |
Nutrition and Food Science Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EXSC 541 | Aerobic Testing and Programming | 3 |
| EXSC 543 | Theoretical Foundations of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| NUFD 508 | Independent Study in Nutrition and Food Science | 1-3 |
| NUFD 536 | Advanced Sensory Evaluation | 3 |
| NUFD 546 | Advanced Food Processing and Preservation | 3 |
| NUFD 550 | Advanced Quantity Food Applications | 3 |
| NUFD 556 | Advanced Research in Foods | 3 |
| NUFD 560 | Advanced Nutrition Counseling for Diverse Population Groups | 3 |
| NUFD 566 | Advanced Food Product Development | 3 |
| NUFD 568 | Advanced Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| NUFD 570 | Special Topics in Nutrition and Food Science | 1-3 |
| NUFD 573 | Advanced Food Regulations and Compliances | 3 |
| NUFD 576 | Advanced Food Ethics, Sustainability and Alternatives | 3 |
| NUFD 577 | Advanced Social Marketing in Nutrition | 3 |
| NUFD 588 | Organizational Behavior in Food Businesses | 3 |
| NUFD 590 | Nutrition Policy | 3 |
| NUFD 668 | Nutrition Assessment | 3 |
Dual Degree Shared Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 563 | Managerial Economics | 1.5 |
| MGMT 561 | Achieving Competitive Advantage | 1.5 |
| MKTG 562 | Market Analysis and Customer Insight | 1.5 |
| MKTG 563 | Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility | 1.5 |
| NUFD 505 | Research in Nutrition and Food Science | 3 |
| NUFD 506 | Research and Evaluation in Nutrition and Food Science | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Business Administration Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Please note that MBA students who have not earned a B- grade or higher in prior academic coursework in Accounting, Statistics and/or Finance may need to successfully complete online foundation modules in one or more of these key subject areas before they will be allowed to register for MBA courses. Students will be contacted by the MBA office with specific information upon admission. | ||
| MBA Fixed Core Courses | ||
| ACCT 560 | Accounting for Business Managers | 3 |
| ECON 562 | Macroeconomics Analysis and Public Policy | 1.5 |
| FINC 560 | Corporate Financial Decision Making | 1.5 |
| FINC 561 | Investments: Principles and Practice | 1.5 |
| INBS 561 | Emerging Trends in Global Markets | 1.5 |
| INFO 561 | Foundations of Data Analytics | 1.5 |
| INFO 562 | Operations Analytics | 1.5 |
| INFO 563 | Information Systems Strategy and Innovation | 3 |
| INFO 564 | Operations and Supply Chain Management | 1.5 |
| MGMT 562 | Organizational Behavior and Team Leadership | 1.5 |
| MGMT 567 | Business Growth Strategy | 1.5 |
| MKTG 561 | Applied Marketing Management | 1.5 |
| MBA Flexible Core Courses | ||
| Complete two courses from the following: | 3 | |
| Business Innovation and Entrepreneurial Thinking | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Negotiation in the Workplace | ||
| Business Communications | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |