| Course Name |
Culinary Entrepreneurship - Athlone Campus |
| Course Provider |
TUS - Athlone Campus |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
TUS - Technological University of the Shannon |
| Course Code |
98606 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Higher Education Direct Entry |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
Technological University of the Shannon |
Level 8 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Athlone |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
How to apply
Applications are made online between 1 February and 1 June. Contact the admissions department in Athlone for details.
*External students can transfer to add-on courses provided that their previous qualifications meet the entry requirements. |
| Qualification Letters |
BA (Hons) |
| Duration |
1 year full-time. |
| Entry Requirements |
Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicants to this course must have achieved a level 7 degree in culinary arts (or closely related equivalent). Candidates without a level 7 qualification but with significant expertise in the field may be eligible. All candidates for the course must additionally satisfy the requirements of an interview to gain admittance. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Application Date |
How to Apply:
Applications are made online between 1 February and 1 June. Contact admissions@ait.ie for details.
*External students can transfer to add-on programmes provided that their previous qualifications meet AIT's entry requirements. |
| Course Content |
Expand+What is this course about?
During this course you will learn:
• How to develop a new food product
• How to brand and promote food
• International best practice in food marketing (we have an annual international field trip)
• How to w...
Hide-What is this course about?
During this course you will learn:
• How to develop a new food product
• How to brand and promote food
• International best practice in food marketing (we have an annual international field trip)
• How to write market research, business model canvas and business plan
• Sensory analysis of food
• An introduction to food science skills
Why take this course?
This course develops honours degree students in the field of culinary entrepreneurship. Participants on the course will acquire the critical thinking and applied skills necessary to succeed in culinary business, food enterprise development and food innovation management. This add-on year develops competences in food entrepreneurship through combining core business concepts and analytical thinking skills with culinary arts, food science, sensory awareness, food cost and waste control, managing pressure effectively and problem solving. The course builds on the skills and knowledge acquired in the higher certificate and bachelor’s degree years of the culinary arts courses on offer at the TU. This course is also suitable for part-time students and may be of interest to current chefs interested in moving into food product development.
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| Subjects Taught |
What will I study?
Semester 1: Enterprise Development, Current Issues in Culinary Arts
Semester 2:Food Marketing, Work Placement
Year-long modules: Product Optimisation and Innovation, Business Research. In Addition, students are supported by a Course Co-Ordinator. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+What can I do after the course?
An honours degree (level 8) is an effective basis for postgraduate training and research leading to master’s and PhD (level 9/10) qualifications. Taught postgraduate opportunities for the graduates of this course ar...
Hide-What can I do after the course?
An honours degree (level 8) is an effective basis for postgraduate training and research leading to master’s and PhD (level 9/10) qualifications. Taught postgraduate opportunities for the graduates of this course are numerous and varied and include a master’s in food, hospitality and business management.
Graduates from this course will work in:
• Food product development
• Food entrepreneurship
• Food tourism
• Culinary arts
• Food sales
• Contract catering
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| Further Enquiries |
Dr Anthony Johnston
Head of Department of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure
Tel: +353 (0)90 6471871
Email: Anthony.Johnston@tus.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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