Insights & Innovation

If you’re someone with a real, demonstrable passion for food and you’d like a career in that industry where innovation and entrepreneurship are at the core of what you do – then we have a life-changing opportunity with your name written on it. As part of the Bord Bia Talent Academy, the DCU MSc Insights and Innovation offers a fully-funded Masters qualification and a unique, extensive placement in an innovative and dynamic food or beverage company. You’ll also receive a monthly bursary and, once qualified, you’ll join an elite, in-demand, professional group of innovation specialists who are revolutionising the industry.

For admission to the M.Sc. Insights and Innovation candidates must hold – A 2:1 Honours degree, or equivalent international qualification AND A minimum of 3 years’ work experience ideally in the food, beverage or innovation sector. Applicants who have achieved a 2.2 Honours degree may still obtain a place. This will depend on availability of places and on obtaining high grades in relevant modules on their undergraduate programme. AND Eligibility to work and study in Ireland. A demonstrable passion for innovation and creativity and an ambition to develop a career in insight-led innovation and commercialisation. A clear desire to establish a lifelong career in the Food, Beverage of Horticulture sectors. Willingness to commit to a full-time 15-month programme. Please view our English language and academic entry requirements at https://www.dcu.ie/registry/english.shtml