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Master of Science (MSc)
International Food & Beverage Management Specialisation
For a successful career in the Food & Beverage sector as Managers, Executives and Entrepreneurs.
Objectives
The specialisation in International Food & Beverage Management is part of the Master Degree (DEAMIE)*
The specialisation is open to everyone passionate about the F&B industry and who wants to work in it from a management perspective. You don’t have to be a “specialist” in the F&B sector to be admitted. You will have the opportunity to strengthen your general Management skills through courses covering Marketing, Finance, Sales, HR Management and different Strategy areas.
Once you have completed the specialisation, multiple scenarios will be open in a multinational company or in a small-medium enterprise, in a start-up or in a consolidated business in Europe or around the world.
Innovative and Operational
This MSc offers you all the elements of a high level Master programme with an innovative approach offering direct contacts with many companies and interactions with top managers from the Food & Beverage Industry both at local and international level.
Spokespeople from well-known international Food and Beverage companies will give tips and tricks on how to successfully develop new products and ideas and how to enhance your personal network.
An internship, interactive lectures based on case studies, integrated teamwork, international consulting projects and oral presentations as well as operational Labs and business games will make this MSc unique and innovative and give you a very practical preparation to successfully enter this sector.
*ABOUT THE MASTER DEGREE (DEAMIE)
Joining this full-time Master of Science corresponds to the determination to pursue a defined professional project and gives young graduates and young executives a combination of high value skills sought by recruiters. This programme provides academic expertise and presentation of the best professional practices.
Our goal is to train experts who will be rapidly able to progress in a globalised world. Students will obtain 1 degree: the French Master degree (DEAMIE) and 1 diploma: MSc in International Food & Beverage Management.
Placed 1st worldwide in the 2022 Eduniversal Ranking of the Best Masters in Food and Beverage Management
Participants’ background
2022 intake
- 19 nationalities
Italy, France, Lebanon, Germany, India, China, Colombia, Taiwan - Work experience: 2,2 year average
24 years old
average age
61% women
39% men
Academic Director
Francesco VENUTI
Associate Professor of Accounting
Academic Director MSc in International Food and Beverage Management
PhD in Business and Management
University of Turin
Research areas: Financial Accounting and Reporting, Non-financial Disclosure and Behavioural Accounting
Do I have what it really takes?
A mini guide to help you decide if this MSc is the right programme for you.
Key features
The MSc in International Food and Beverage Management represents a unique learning experience characterised by it's five pillars of strength:
- Hands-on Approach with interactive lectures based on international case study methodology, integrated teamwork, oral presentations, role-play, business games, teambuilding activities, and international consulting projects.
- International experience. This specialisation allows you to interact with a multitude of cultures and managerial styles thanks to ESCP’s global faculty, international class mix and a large corporate network.
- Huge potential of the Food & Beverage sector. It’s a pillar of the EU economy. With 4.6 million employees, €1.1 trillion and €230 billion in value added, it is the largest manufacturing industry in the EU. Exports reach €156 billion and a trade surplus of €73 billion (source: FoodDrinkEurope2022).
- Strong partnerships with major leading companies in the Food & Beverage industry. There is great corporate network involvement at each step of the learning experience, through seminars, consultancy projects, company experiences, internships and career days.
MSc in International Food & Beverage Management
Blog
Discover more about the MSc in International Food & Beverage Management specialisation and this industry through the stories of its Community.
The MSc in International Food & Beverage Management is the only one with the patronage of Federalimentare, the Italian food producers' association
The patronage of Federalimentare, which gathers under its umbrella almost 7,000 enterprises, aims to encourage the development of synergistic activities with ESCP Torino campus.
The agreement's main goals between the two institutions are to conduct joint research on topics of mutual interest, such as internationalization, family business and innovation in the food and beverage industry.
The main companies in the Food & Beverage sector are involved in this specialisation.
ALMA - Acqua Sant'Anna - Asahi Breweries Europe Group - Bacardi Limited - Barilla - Ben & Jerry's - Bosca - Ca' del Bosco - Caffarel - Centrale del Latte - Costa - Costadoro - Culligan - Danone - Dr. Schar - Fattorie Osella - Ferrandi - Ferrari Trento - FoodPanda - Frescobaldi - Granarolo - La Doria - Laudemio - Lavazza - Loacker - Maina - MammaPack - Mellin - Mercato Centrale - Michel et Augustin - Miscusi - Nutricia - Ornellaia - Ottosunove - Pasta Berruto - Pastificio Famiglia Martelli - Roederer - Savencia - Swinkels Family Brewers - Ubi Banca - Unigrains - Vinhood
Master of Science (MSc)
International Food & Beverage Management Specialisation
Curriculum
Our programme targets your expertise
The MSc in International Food & Beverage Management will help you to build your future career step by step and become a manager or an entrepreneur in the Food & Beverage sector.
The specialisation focuses on the Food & Beverage industry with a transnational approach and covers all the fundamental competencies needed to succeed in this sector. You will have the chance to study across Italy and France.
The Professors and Facilitators provide a good mix of strong professional backgrounds with many years of work experience in the field of competence and a solid academic international background and foundation. with an international academic curriculum and background.
The teaching methods are a mix of lecture-based and case-based approaches. A significant integration within the lectures of guest speakers from the business world, startuppers and entrepreneurs provides value added to knowledge and to the participants’ network.
An innovative pedagogical model developed at ESCP will mix onsite lectures and visits with online activities, in order to take full advantage of internationality, lower geographical distances, and train participants in new working methods that will benefit more and more from the use of technology and online working.
A learning approach truly businesslike
The link to the business environment of this specialisation is boosted by testimonials from the corporate network of both big international companies (such as Lavazza, Barilla, Ferrero, etc) and small innovative dynamic family-business firms, who will bring their professional experience and food & beverage expertise into class.
This MSc proposes a well-balanced methodology, encompassing and combining highly interactive lectures, rigorous and solid theoretical foundations, corporate connections and simulation, and professional experience with a final Master’s Thesis and an International Internship to apply management knowledge and methodological skills to a specific research subject.
International consulting projects (that are a simulation of a real consulting project on a real case and developed together with an F&B company) are developed entirely online, in order to ensure a more international experience and to train the participant to become efficient and familiar with remote-working.
A 15-Month full-time programme
The programme begins in October and is organised as follows:
Core Courses - Term 1
Jul-Sep: Candidates with < 240 ECTS previous degree (or equivalent)
These six modules are compulsory only for candidates with less than 240 ECTS (or equivalent).
They run in an online format between July and September prior to the campus terms. Candidates may be exempted from attending these modules based on their previous working experience (3 years required). See the Admission Tab for more information.
Core Management
- Economics
- Statistics
- Accounting & Finance
- Marketing
- Leadership
- Strategy
Course Modules - Term 2 & Term 3
Oct-Mar: Turin Campus | Apr-Jun: Paris Campus
The courses provide both theory and real-life applications.
The specialisation starts in October and relies on ESCP’s highly-qualified teaching staff as well as on the visiting professors from some of the most prestigious universities and business schools in the world and invited professors with extensive professional experience in the data science field.
This programme requires a high level of English language proficiency.
During Terms 2 and 3, students will deep dive into specific management and Food & Beverage topics like Digital Strategy, HR, Law, Food Waste Management, F&B Family business, Sales and others.
In addition, they will be able to choose from a selection of electives about innovative F&B topics such as Argifood Tech, Big Data etc.
During Term 3, students will take a compulsory seminar on Sustainability Management.
Professional mission - Term 4
Jul-Dec: A professional mission of 4 months minimum anywhere in the world
From July to December, students must complete an in-company internship of 4 months.
The internship is an opportunity for practical application of the theoretical concepts learned from courses, with an eye to establishing a career.
The Corporate Relations Department
The Company Relations Department is dedicated to gathering placement offers from many companies. The department also organises a series of fairs involving firms, giving Master's students many opportunities to make contact.
Professional thesis & Research Seminar - Term 4
Dec: Writing and defending a professional thesis
This individual applied research project is an essential part of the programme since it leads to in-depth analysis.
It should be worked on in terms 2, 3 and 4. The topic has to be finalised in coordination with the professional thesis supervisor by the end of term 2. The evaluation of the Master’s professional thesis is based on a written report and an oral defence before a jury by the end of December.
The professional thesis represents 17 of the total of 120 ECTS credits earned over this academic year.*
During this time, students will also participate in a mandatory Research Seminar held by an ESCP professor. This seminar represents 3 ECTS credits of the total of 120 earned over this academic year.
Testimonial
Robert Griffin
USA
Class of 2022
“During the ‘Chef for a week’, we experienced five intense days of meetings with Masters, cooking classes, tasting sessions, training experiences and company visits with famous Italian business leaders in the F&B sector. It was a chance to explore the world of food and beverage from the perspective of restaurants and food service.” Read More about our student experiences
Meet our Alumnus Sebastian
MSc in International Food & Beverage Management
Blog
Discover more about the MSc in International Food & Beverage Management specialisation and this industry through the stories of its Community.
The MSc in International Food & Beverage Management is the only one with the patronage of Federalimentare, the Italian food producers' association
The patronage of Federalimentare, which gathers under its umbrella almost 7,000 enterprises, aims to encourage the development of synergistic activities with ESCP Torino campus.
The agreement's main goals between the two institutions are to conduct joint research on topics of mutual interest, such as internationalization, family business and innovation in the food and beverage industry.
The main companies in the Food & Beverage sector are involved in this specialisation.
ALMA - Acqua Sant'Anna - Asahi Breweries Europe Group - Bacardi Limited - Barilla - Ben & Jerry's - Bosca - Ca' del Bosco - Caffarel - Centrale del Latte - Costa - Costadoro - Culligan - Danone - Dr. Schar - Fattorie Osella - Ferrandi - Ferrari Trento - FoodPanda - Frescobaldi - Granarolo - La Doria - Laudemio - Lavazza - Loacker - Maina - MammaPack - Mellin - Mercato Centrale - Michel et Augustin - Miscusi - Nutricia - Ornellaia - Ottosunove - Pasta Berruto - Pastificio Famiglia Martelli - Roederer - Savencia - Swinkels Family Brewers - Ubi Banca - Unigrains - Vinhood
Master of Science (MSc)
International Food & Beverage Management Specialisation
Careers
Once you have completed the specialisation multiple scenarios will be open in a multinational company or in a small-medium enterprise, in a start-up or in a consolidated business in Europe or around the world.
International career opportunities as
- Marketing Manager
- Brand Manager
- Product Manager
- Food & Beverage Department Manager
- International Regional Manager
- Communications Manager
- Export-Import Manager
- Entrepreneur
- Supply Chain Manager
- Product and Business Developer
Class of 2020 Placement
94%
employed within 6 months of graduation
81%
employed in the Food & Beverage Sector
2.4
Internship offers per student
6.3
Interviews per student
Build your career
ESCP gives you the opportunity to leverage events, tools and guidelines to efficiently manage your Career process after the end of your Master.
The Careers Service
Prepare your Career Plan
The Careers Service supports you in preparing a well-structured Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter in order to strongly increase your chances of having an impact on companies. In addition, it also provides you with a structured method and process to prepare a Career Plan, in order to build and start an efficient and effective job-seeking strategy.
Job Fairs and Recruitment Day
Of particular relevance are the Job Fairs and Recruitment Day organised by the ESCP Careers Service on each campus. Thanks to these huge events you have the opportunity to directly get in touch with HR and Line Managers of leading companies.
The Alumni Network
Once you have completed your Master, you have the opportunity to be part of the Alumni Network that updates ex-students about the newest Internship and Job offers for the national and international business environment.
Testimonial
Giacomo Vercelli
Italy
Class of 2021
“These two years changed my life completely and allowed me to grow both professionally and personally.
Firstly, the consultancy project is a great way to learn how to apply theory to practice, understand all the business issues and how to build a plan and manage people.
Then, during the many visits to F&B companies students can really see what happens in a company and enrich their experience.
Lastly, the master helped me to develop a set of soft skills that have become quite important for my future.
During these two years, I was able to develop adaptability and flexibility in undertaking new challenges, living in different countries, and acquiring leadership and team-building skills.” Learn more about Giacomo's experience
MSc in International Food & Beverage Management
Blog
Discover more about the MSc in International Food & Beverage Management specialisation and this industry through the stories of its Community.
The MSc in International Food & Beverage Management is the only one with the patronage of Federalimentare, the Italian food producers' association
The patronage of Federalimentare, which gathers under its umbrella almost 7,000 enterprises, aims to encourage the development of synergistic activities with ESCP Torino campus.
The agreement's main goals between the two institutions are to conduct joint research on topics of mutual interest, such as internationalization, family business and innovation in the food and beverage industry.
The main companies in the Food & Beverage sector are involved in this specialisation.
ALMA - Acqua Sant'Anna - Asahi Breweries Europe Group - Bacardi Limited - Barilla - Ben & Jerry's - Bosca - Ca' del Bosco - Caffarel - Centrale del Latte - Costa - Costadoro - Culligan - Danone - Dr. Schar - Fattorie Osella - Ferrandi - Ferrari Trento - FoodPanda - Frescobaldi - Granarolo - La Doria - Laudemio - Lavazza - Loacker - Maina - MammaPack - Mellin - Mercato Centrale - Michel et Augustin - Miscusi - Nutricia - Ornellaia - Ottosunove - Pasta Berruto - Pastificio Famiglia Martelli - Roederer - Savencia - Swinkels Family Brewers - Ubi Banca - Unigrains - Vinhood
Master of Science (MSc)
International Food & Beverage Management Specialisation
Admissions
Due to the special circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the admission teams are working safely from home. Admission exam schedules are guaranteed as normal and candidate interviews are online.
You can find all information on our Covid-19 webpage, our teams will remain available to reply to your questions.
Requirements
- A minimum 180 ECTS credits Bachelor or Master degree in any field of study
- English fluency (level C1)
What is considered a plus:
- Previous work experience in the Food & Beverage sector
- A little knowledge of a second foreign language
Procedure
Step 1: Application form
Applications are made online. Carefully complete the online application form before the deadline specified in the Admission Calendar providing the following required documents:
- A copy of your ID card (double-sided) or passport
- A copy of a Master or a Bachelor diploma already obtained OR a certificate of enrolment for current Bachelor studies
- The original or certified copy of your grade transcripts covering all years of university study
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae
- A motivational letter
- A reference letter (academic or professional)
- An English language certificate for non-native speakers who have not studied their degree in English
We require the following minimum scores on the tests*:
IELTS: 7 – Cambridge (CAE): 180 – TOEFL IBT: 100 – TOEIC: 935
*Certificates older than 2 years will not be accepted.
If you have been declared eligible you will be invited to the 2nd step of the process.
Step 2: Personal Interview
Candidates whose online application is accepted will be invited for a personal interview, which plays an essential role in assessing the abilities and motivation for joining the programme.
Interviews take place from November to July each year.
Due to the current pandemic situation, personal interviews are taking place online.
Step 3: Admission Response
In about 3-4 weeks you will be contacted by our Admission Coordinator of the specialised international Master and know if you have been admitted.
Admission Calendar
| Application Deadline |
Admission Session |
|---|---|
| 9 Nov 2022 | 16 Nov 2022 |
| 6 Dec 2022 | 13 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Jan 2023 | 19 Jan 2023 |
| 15 Feb 2023 | 23 Feb 2023 |
| 09 Mar 2023 | 16 Mar 2023 |
| 12 Apr 2023 | 19 Apr 2023 |
| 10 May 2023 | 17 May 2023 |
| 06 Jun 2023 | 13 Jun 2023 |
| 27 Jun 2023* | 03 Jul 2023* |
* Only available for students with a previous degree with at least 240 ECTS (or equivalent)
MSc in International Food & Beverage Management
Blog
Discover more about the MSc in International Food & Beverage Management specialisation and this industry through the stories of its Community.
The MSc in International Food & Beverage Management is the only one with the patronage of Federalimentare, the Italian food producers' association
The patronage of Federalimentare, which gathers under its umbrella almost 7,000 enterprises, aims to encourage the development of synergistic activities with ESCP Torino campus.
The agreement's main goals between the two institutions are to conduct joint research on topics of mutual interest, such as internationalization, family business and innovation in the food and beverage industry.
The main companies in the Food & Beverage sector are involved in this specialisation.
ALMA - Acqua Sant'Anna - Asahi Breweries Europe Group - Bacardi Limited - Barilla - Ben & Jerry's - Bosca - Ca' del Bosco - Caffarel - Centrale del Latte - Costa - Costadoro - Culligan - Danone - Dr. Schar - Fattorie Osella - Ferrandi - Ferrari Trento - FoodPanda - Frescobaldi - Granarolo - La Doria - Laudemio - Lavazza - Loacker - Maina - MammaPack - Mellin - Mercato Centrale - Michel et Augustin - Miscusi - Nutricia - Ornellaia - Ottosunove - Pasta Berruto - Pastificio Famiglia Martelli - Roederer - Savencia - Swinkels Family Brewers - Ubi Banca - Unigrains - Vinhood
Master of Science (MSc)
International Food & Beverage Management Specialisation
Fees & Financial
Application Fees
- A payment of €130 for application fees payable to CCIP ESCP.
Fees
Tuition fees for the academic year 2023/2024:
- Students with 240 ECTS or more: €28,000.
- Students with less than 240 ECTS: €31,000.
- Service fees: €1,000
ESCP also offers the direct debit option:
- Deposit by 2 weeks after admission: €3,500
- First instalment by the 31 Aug 2023:
- €13,500 for students with 240 ECTS or more
- €16,500 for students with less than 240 ECTS - Second instalment by the 23 Feb 2024: €12,000
Tuition fees cover all lessons and materials as well as the “Journey through the Food Valley” experience in the Italian Food Valley, all company visits in Piedmont, Tuscany and the Champagne Region, consultancy projects, lectures and all other highly interactive activities.
Scholarships
- The MSc in Food and Beverage Management offers students partial scholarships, funded by the CCIAA of Turin, on the basis of both merit and financial need.
- Myllennium Award MyJob | 50% Scholarship: Italian students under 30 can apply for this scholarship.
Bank Loans
- Intesa Sanpaolo “Per Merito”: available for Italian students (country of residence Italy). Bank loans up to €50,000, up to 24 months to start reimbursement.
- BNL “Futuriamo”: available for Italian students (country of residence Italy). Bank loans up to €70,000, up to 36 months to start reimbursement.
- Banca Sella – Prestito d’Onore: available for Italian students (country of residence Italy). Bank loans up to €30,000, up to 30 months to start reimbursement.
MSc in International Food & Beverage Management
Blog
Discover more about the MSc in International Food & Beverage Management specialisation and this industry through the stories of its Community.
The MSc in International Food & Beverage Management is the only one with the patronage of Federalimentare, the Italian food producers' association
The patronage of Federalimentare, which gathers under its umbrella almost 7,000 enterprises, aims to encourage the development of synergistic activities with ESCP Torino campus.
The agreement's main goals between the two institutions are to conduct joint research on topics of mutual interest, such as internationalization, family business and innovation in the food and beverage industry.
The main companies in the Food & Beverage sector are involved in this specialisation.
ALMA - Acqua Sant'Anna - Asahi Breweries Europe Group - Bacardi Limited - Barilla - Ben & Jerry's - Bosca - Ca' del Bosco - Caffarel - Centrale del Latte - Costa - Costadoro - Culligan - Danone - Dr. Schar - Fattorie Osella - Ferrandi - Ferrari Trento - FoodPanda - Frescobaldi - Granarolo - La Doria - Laudemio - Lavazza - Loacker - Maina - MammaPack - Mellin - Mercato Centrale - Michel et Augustin - Miscusi - Nutricia - Ornellaia - Ottosunove - Pasta Berruto - Pastificio Famiglia Martelli - Roederer - Savencia - Swinkels Family Brewers - Ubi Banca - Unigrains - Vinhood
Master of Science (MSc)
International Food & Beverage Management Specialisation
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MSc in International Food & Beverage Management
Blog
Discover more about the MSc in International Food & Beverage Management specialisation and this industry through the stories of its Community.
The MSc in International Food & Beverage Management is the only one with the patronage of Federalimentare, the Italian food producers' association
The patronage of Federalimentare, which gathers under its umbrella almost 7,000 enterprises, aims to encourage the development of synergistic activities with ESCP Torino campus.
The agreement's main goals between the two institutions are to conduct joint research on topics of mutual interest, such as internationalization, family business and innovation in the food and beverage industry.
The main companies in the Food & Beverage sector are involved in this specialisation.
ALMA - Acqua Sant'Anna - Asahi Breweries Europe Group - Bacardi Limited - Barilla - Ben & Jerry's - Bosca - Ca' del Bosco - Caffarel - Centrale del Latte - Costa - Costadoro - Culligan - Danone - Dr. Schar - Fattorie Osella - Ferrandi - Ferrari Trento - FoodPanda - Frescobaldi - Granarolo - La Doria - Laudemio - Lavazza - Loacker - Maina - MammaPack - Mellin - Mercato Centrale - Michel et Augustin - Miscusi - Nutricia - Ornellaia - Ottosunove - Pasta Berruto - Pastificio Famiglia Martelli - Roederer - Savencia - Swinkels Family Brewers - Ubi Banca - Unigrains - Vinhood