BS in Food and Nutrition in Business and Industry
Work in the business side of the food manufacturing, food product development, or food quality management with a BS from Texas Woman's.
Program features
- Degree completion in little as four years, or 120 credit hours*
- High quality, affordable education and career preparation
- Highlights hands-on learning with internship opportunities and on-site visits to local food manufacturing facilities
- Small classes with accessible, knowledgeable and supportive faculty, including flavor scientists and a food microbiologist
- Classes take place on TWU’s Denton campus with some online course options
*Individual requirements may vary.
Why Food and Nutrition in Business and Industry at TWU?
Expert faculty with contacts to local industry leaders
Many of TWU’s nutrition and food sciences faculty have industry experience and invite professional contacts to visit their classrooms. These experiences provide students with valuable networking opportunities and a closer look at how the food industry operates.
- Our flavor chemistry program has industry connections and will often work with BS students who take associate professor Xiaofen Du’s classes.
- Adjunct professor Bruce Perkin is an independent consultant in the food industry with over four decades of hands-on experience, providing practical and strategic advice to the food industry.
Research opportunities
At TWU, you have the opportunity to participate in research with faculty in any of the on-campus laboratories. Research possibilities include:
- Innovative strategies for pathogen detection and microbial control
- Research on dairy fermentation, probiotics, and exopolysaccharides
- Flavor chemistry and sensory evaluation of various foods and food products
Various opportunities for food science students
There are many opportunities for students to delve into the science of food through hands-on experiences, while developing teamwork, leadership and networking skills.
- Industry internships
- Interdisciplinary research
- Hands-on use of lab instruments
- Industry-funded undergraduate research opportunities
- Food Science Club
Some of the North Texas-based food companies that TWU students have had internships and opportunities during the program study and/or after graduation include: PepsiCo, Yum Brands, Valdez Spice, Mars, Consumer Science, Illes, Salad and Go, 7-Eleven, and the USDA.
TWU believes in opening doors for its students
The Career Connections Center on each campus provides advising services and tailored career planning for our students and alumni, from career advising and networking to negotiating a salary after graduation. The Career Center has also implemented Handshake, a unique resume reviewing and job opening database that works to fast-track your job search.
For our budding entrepreneurs, TWU’s Center for Women Entrepreneurs is the state’s only university center dedicated to women’s entrepreneurship and business ownership. The Center provides tools for you to succeed including access to training/coaching, funding, mentoring and networking opportunities.
Career opportunities
Positions held by our graduates:
- Food Product Development
- Quality Control/Assurance
- Food Manufacture
- Food Safety
- Food Management, Marketing and Sales
The Bureau of Labor Statistics lists a median annual income of $82,090 per year for food scientists and technologists.
You also have the option of continuing your education and boosting your future earning potential with a TWU graduate degree in food science and flavor chemistry.
Program requirements
As a full-time student, you can complete the 120-123 required semester credit hours in just four years with:
- 42 hours of Texas core curriculum, which can be transferred from previous programs or community colleges
- 39 hours required for the major
- 42 hours of other required courses and electives, including a minor requirement
- Suggested minors include management, marketing, business administration, human resources, psychology or chemistry
A full list of courses and requirements are available in the course catalog.
Admission requirements
Undergraduate Admission
When you apply to TWU, we will evaluate your academic achievement and preparation, as well as your standardized test scores. Admission to TWU is valid for four terms, unless you have attended another higher education institution.
Check out the links below for specific admissions information:
- How to apply
- Freshman Student Admissions
- Transfer Student Admissions
- International Student Admissions
- Other Types of Undergraduate Admissions
Questions about the admissions process? Contact the Office of Admissions.
Office of Admissions
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Physical Address: 302 Administration Drive
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Phone: 940-898-3188 (Local), 866-809-6130 (Toll Free)
Email: admissions@twu.edu
For more information
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