Food Marketing

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We offer the very best in experiential learning, from simulations, to specialized classrooms, to certifications, to preparation for graduate school.
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Food Marketing Program

The food marketing program will prepare you for many roles within the industry and provide the necessary tools for a successful career. Food marketing graduates are heavily recruited by leading firms. The program includes professional development, leadership, community service, networking and job search preparation. You will stand out in the job market and in interviews with a food marketing degree from WMU Haworth. Dig into your future and savor the opportunities that this nationally recognized program has to offer! 

Hands-on activities such as course projects, case competitions, certifications and consulting enable you to enter the workforce with experience beyond the entry-level. WMU food marketing graduates hit the ground running, making them some of the most sought-after professionals in the country. The talented faculty, paired with resources like the college’s Zhang Career Center, will help you land your dream job after graduation and position you for a lifetime of success.

Food marketing degree programs that take you places

Whether you are pursuing an undergraduate degree or are looking for graduate courses to take you further in your career, the food marketing program at WMU is the place to be.
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Enhance your experience with focused resources

Whether you need career advice, personal and professional development, or would like to connect with other food marketing students, our department gives you a wide breadth of resources so you can take full advantage of your WMU education.

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Food Marketing Conference

The FMC is a conference that draws 800+ attendees each year and provides you the chance to network with industry professionals, from recent graduates to the CEOs of major food and consumer packaged goods companies.

The Food Marketing Conference
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Certifications

The food marketing program offers a number of certifications that give you an edge when seeking internship and full-time opportunities. These best-in-class programs are offered online and verify you possess in-demand skills that employers are looking for.

Food marketing certifications

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WMU business college receives largest philanthropic gift in its history

Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business has announced a transformative $17 million gift from The Stan Lucas Trust, which will fund Experience-Driven Learning initiatives through hands-on opportunities, interdisciplinary collaboration and technological innovation. The gift, which is the largest in the college’s history, will have a broad scope that will impact every business student. 

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Landon Wiedenhoeft serves up success at WMU Haworth

Food marketing student, Landon Wiedenhoeft, has gotten a taste of leadership and collaboration at Western Michigan University. The junior from Spring Lake, Michigan, adds just the right flavor to the Haworth College of Business through his work in student organizations and professional opportunities.