The Master of Science in Food Safety is designed to prepare students for higher positions in the food industry. The program provides a subject matter core of courses in food microbiology, sanitation, food processing, epidemiology, food law, HACCP applications, human diseases, and other quality control areas facing the food industry.

This online interdisciplinary master's program enables experienced food safety professionals to advance their careers by expanding their knowledge base and skill set. The program is based on U.S. standards including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principals and food safety laws and regulations. The program emphasizes preventative processes, problem-solving skills, and the scientific foundations that drive industry standards like food microbiology, toxicology and epidemiology.