COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master of Food and Packaging Innovation offers advanced training designed to develop the next generation of leaders in the food sector, emphasising technical expertise, creativity and industry readiness. This flexible program provides a strong foundation in key areas such as food processing, safety, packaging design, consumer behaviour, entrepreneurship and value creation. After completing core subjects, students can tailor their degree by selecting electives across multiple disciplines, enabling them to focus on areas such as product development through food science, market strategy through marketing subjects, or leadership through management studies. A major feature of the course is the choice between completing an industry internship or undertaking a research project. Internships allow students to gain professional experience, expand networks and apply their learning in real workplaces, with opportunities at leading companies including Mondelēz International, Nestlé, George Weston Foods, Peters Ice Cream, Simplot and Food Innovation Australia. Alternatively, students may pursue a research project to deepen their expertise in a specific area of interest and develop valuable analytical and investigative skills. Overall, this interdisciplinary degree prepares graduates for diverse careers across food manufacturing, product development, supply chain management, brand strategy and packaging sustainability, enabling them to respond to industry challenges and drive innovation in a rapidly growing global sector.