Sustainable Food Systems Manager
Lead operations that connect local food production to communities.
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CAREER OUTCOMES
What Can I Do With an Applied Bachelor of Science in Culinary Innovation and Food Systems?
Food Product Developer
Create innovative food products with sustainability and health in mind.
Farm-to-Table Restaurant Owner
Build a food business rooted in local sourcing and culinary craft.
Food Policy Analyst
Research and advocate for equitable and sustainable food system policies.
View Mackenzie’s Full Quote“Unity allowed me to work full-time while also going to school full-time…”
What you’ll learn
Drive Culinary Innovation and Food Systems
- Design sustainable food products and menus that balance nutrition, culture, impact, and flavor.
- Analyze and manage farm-to-table supply chains through economic, environmental, and ethical lenses.
- Use business, branding, and finance tools to develop and promote food ventures.
- Communicate with diverse audiences to advocate for better food systems.
- Innovate by applying interdisciplinary knowledge and emerging technologies.
Awards and recognition
Proudly Recognized for Excellence
Tuition Rates
We believe a college education should help launch you into a promising future, not weigh you down with debt. Unity’s online applied bachelor’s programs are $470 per credit, with no term-based fees and free text resources in most courses.
Tuition Locked Through 2030!
While many U.S. colleges raise tuition by 2–4% each year, your tuition rate at Unity stays the same, giving you cost certainty from your first term through graduation.
Military Friendly
Active-duty service members, veterans, and their families receive a reduced tuition rate of $423 per credit. VA education benefits (including the GI Bill®, Chapter 31, Chapter 35, and Active Duty Tuition Assistance) may be applied toward the cost of your degree.
NO SURPRISES. NO UNNECESSARY FEES.
Transparent, Predictable Pricing
See why 98% of Unity students don’t need private loans.
Affordable, Transparent Tuition
With no hidden fees!
Flexible Payment Options
Plans that fit your budget.
Locked-In Tuition
7 years with no tuition increase.
Earn While You Learn
Work full-time while studying.
Personalized Financial Plan
Know your cost before you start.
Low Textbook Costs
Free materials in most courses.
FAQ
Have Questions About the Applied Bachelor’s in Culinary Innovation and Food Systems?
Culinary innovation and food systems is a field of study that explores the connections between food, culture, sustainability, and business. It focuses on creating new approaches to cooking, nutrition, and food production while addressing issues like supply chains, food security, and environmental impact. Students in this field gain skills in culinary arts, sustainable sourcing, product development, and systems thinking to lead change in kitchens, communities, and the global food industry.
An Applied Bachelor’s in Culinary Innovation and Food Systems is a 90-credit online degree that combines sustainable culinary practice, modern food systems, and business tools to prepare you to create, source, and scale better food. The program emphasizes applied learning with courses in sustainable cooking, farm-to-table logistics, branding, finance, and go-to-market strategies.
Our 90-credit Applied Bachelor’s in Culinary Innovation and Food Systems is designed for flexibility, with year-round terms (8 per year). By taking 4 credits per term, you can complete your degree in just under 3 years.
Transfer credits can shorten your timeline even further, allowing you to finish even faster and start your career sooner.
Professional Core: 45 credits
Program Core: 42 credits
Elective Courses: 3 credits
- CHEM 101 Chemistry I
- ACCT 1010 Business Accounting
- FOOD 203 Fermented Foods
- BIO 201 Organisms That Sustain the Earth: Understanding Plants
- ENTR 201 Entrepreneurial Thinking and Opportunity Recognition
- FOOD 201 Sustainable Culinary Development
- FOOD 2020 The Future of Food: Trends, Technologies, and Global Perspectives
- MATH 201 Statistics for Environmental Professionals
- SUFA 200 Farm to Table Supply Chain and Food Culture
- HORT 301 Growing Hydroponic and Aquaponic Crops
- FOOD 315 Plant-based Protein Alternatives
- ECON 305 Economic Development Within Planetary Boundaries and Sustainable Development Goals
- ENVJ 307 Food Systems and Social Justice
- MKTG 301 Introduction to Sustainable Branding
- HLTH 4010 Global Nutrition and Public Health
