Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Food Systems

A Level 9 programme, delivered online, to support the development of knowledge and skills to develop sustainable solutions in the food and drink sector. Includes option to progress to a full MSc in Sustainable Food Systems.

Member rate: €2,900 | Non-member rate: €4,500

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Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Food Systems


Level:QQI Level 9


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Post Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Food Systems

Objectives

At the end of the programme graduates should:

  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of policies, best practice, sustainable tools and theories that shape the world of food sustainability systems,
  • Apply systems thinking approaches to critically and creatively evaluate the complexity of food systems and identify current and future challenges that may arise when adopting a sustainable system.
  • Identify, assess and propose sustainable solutions to real-world systems.

Content includes

Lectures take place online on Monday's (lunchtime) and Wednesday's (evening) covering the following content:
Module 1 : Sustainability in Food and Drink Manufacturing
Module 2 : Systems thinking
Module 3 : Sustainable Food Production
Module 4 : Sustainability across the Supply Chain

Who should attend

Those in industry with full or increased levels of responsibility in sustainability within their businesses. Working in variety of functions with various 3rd level qualifications but without a qualification in sustainability