We offer the very best in experiential learning, from simulations, to specialized classrooms, to certifications, to preparation for graduate school.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
The center seeks to lead research in food and consumer packaged goods in the areas of marketing, business analytics, logistics, food security, global supply chains and human resource management.
Wondering what to expect from the 2023 holiday shopping season? So are retailers as they face their own challenges with transportation capacity and the impacts of inflation on U.S. households. Stores are preparing for the entire shopping season, which begins well before Black Friday this year. Haworth College of Business professors weigh in with their insights.
Western Michigan University's food marketing program was named among the top 11 programs in the country for consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry talent by Consumer Goods Technology. This ranking makes official something CPG organizations have long known—WMU is the place to seek innovative, future-focused employees with strong team skills.