Chapman University Argyros School of Business and Economics
MBA/MS Dual Degree in Food Science

Orange, USA

DEGREE TYPE

MBA

DURATION

LANGUAGES

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The MBA/MS Dual Degree in Food Science combines a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Food Science. This program allows students to develop management skills while gaining in-depth knowledge of food science. It typically spans three years of full-time study. Graduates will be equipped to tackle challenges in the food industry, focusing on the intersection of business and science.

Career Outcomes : This dual degree prepares graduates for diverse roles, including positions in food product development, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and food safety management. Opportunities are available in corporate settings, government agencies, and food research institutions.

MBA/MS Dual Degree in Food Science

Offered in conjunction with the Schmid College of Science and Technology the MBA/MS program offers a joint program leading to both the MBA and MS in Food Science degrees. This course of study is ideal for individuals who currently work or intend to move into the food manufacturing and/or food production industries. The dual degree gives a food scientist the competitive advantage required to advance up the corporate chain of command and into management-level opportunities.

Offered in both full-time and part-time formats, Students interested in this program must submit an application and meet the admissions requirements for both the Flex MBA program and the MS in Food Science program. Students will fill out only one financial aid application. Scholarships and grants applicable to each degree will be decided by the separate schools.

How to Apply to the MBA/MS in Food Science

Submit the on-line application
Upload resume
Upload Personal Statement Essay (prompt is available by accessing the on-line application)
Request to have official Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score or Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) reported to Chapman.
Mail official academic transcript from undergraduate degree granting institution to:

Chapman University
Office of Graduate Admissions
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866

Request to have official Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score reported
Upload contact information for two recommenders. A recommender should be someone familiar with the applicant's academic or professional abilities

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