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Online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Food Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Classes Begin: September 21, 20261 year
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No GRE required
Close to half of all dollars spent on food and more than half of the calories Americans consume occur away from home. Drexel University’s online Certificate in Food Innovation prepares you to design and launch a new food product or concept from initial consumer research and conceptualization, through the development and testing of a value proposition and business model. Taught by industry experts within both Drexel’s College of Nursing and Health Professions and the Close School of Entrepreneurship, this food innovation certificate can be taken on its own or as a complement to studies in business, entrepreneurship, nutrition, hospitality, or related fields. Both consumer packaged goods and foodservice offerings are considered in our curriculum.
Program Features
- 100% online
- Courses taught by industry experts in Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions and the Close School of Entrepreneurship
- No GRE required
What Can I Do with a Certificate in Food Innovation?
Did you know that the U.S. food, beverage and consumer products industry is the single largest U.S. manufacturing sector, comprising of over two million jobs across the United States? Drexel’s online Certificate in Food Innovation will teach you how to conceptualize, design and eventually launch a new food product or concept. The curriculum underscores the importance of food product, systems innovation and entrepreneurship in ensuring a sustainable, healthy, accessible, and inclusive food supply for current and future generations. These values are a critical pillar of Drexel’s College of Nursing and Health Professions’ focus on health equity.
Program FAQs
What will I learn in Drexel University’s Online Certificate in Food Innovation?
If you make the great decision to enroll in Drexel’s Online Certificate in Food Innovation, you will learn how to:
- Describe the steps required to bring a new food product to market
- Create and validate a business model canvas to present a value proposition for a new food product or concept
- Outline strategies to achieve competitive advantage in the food marketplace
Will I have to come to campus during the program?
No, you will not be required to come to campus during this program. However, we do love to see you so please stop by to say hi if you decide to visit Drexel’s campus!
Related Programs
- Graduate Certificate in Corporate Entrepreneurship
- Graduate Certificate in New Venture Creation
- Graduate Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship
- MS in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- MS in Culinary and Food Science (on-campus)
- BS in Hospitality Management (on-campus)
- BS in Culinary Arts and Science (on-campus)
State restrictions may apply to some programs.
Curriculum
This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take more courses in a shorter time period. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.
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Required Courses |
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ENTP 501 |
Entrepreneurship Practice & Mindset |
3.0 |
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ENTP 690 |
The Lean Launch |
3.0 |
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FDSC 557 |
Advanced Food Product Development |
3.0 |
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FOOD 605 |
Culture and Gastronomy |
3.0 |
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or FDSC 506 |
Food Composition & Behavior |
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Total Credits |
12.0 |
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Admissions Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution
Required Documents
With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.
- A completed application
- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended (including trade schools)
- Additional requirements for International Students
Tuition
The tuition rate for the academic year 2025-2026 is $1510 per credit.
For the academic year 2025-2026, students enrolled in an online graduate academic program will be charged a graduate online program fee of $125 per year.
- This program is not eligible for Financial Aid.
- Special tuition rates available for Drexel University Alumni, Military members, and members of our Partner Organizations.
- These rates apply only to new online students and students being readmitted.
- Tuition rates are subject to increase with the start of each academic year in the fall term.
- All students must contact applyDUonline@drexel.edu within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
- Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
- When receiving special tuition plans with Drexel University Online, you may not combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.
Academic Calendar
2025-2026 Academic Year
Term
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Classes End
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Fall 2025
September 22, 2025
December 6, 2025
December 8, 2025
December 13, 2025
Winter 2026
January 5, 2026
March 14, 2026
March 16, 2026
March 21, 2026
Spring 2026
March 30, 2026
June 6, 2026
June 8, 2026
June 13, 2026
Summer 2026
June 22, 2026
August 29, 2026
August 31, 2026
September 5, 2026
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