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UGA Specific Information for Food Industry Marketing and Administration

The value of the food processing industry is about a hundred billion dollars in the United States alone, a value that is approximately four times larger than the next largest manufacturing industry. Food Industry Marketing and Administration is a major that concentrates on promoting food whether it's a small cattle operation selling grass-fed beef, a large retail food store, or a brewery with a new pale ale. This major will prepare students for jobs in the management of organizations in the food processing, wholesale, and retail sectors. Students will receive general economic and business training and knowledge of the food industry and the processes and standard operations involved in the food processing, restaurant, and food retailing sectors. By combining courses in agricultural economics, agribusiness, and food science, graduates of this program will be uniquely qualified for managerial jobs in this large and growing sector of the economy.

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Class of 2021 Career Outcomes for Food Industry Marketing and Administration*

** Includes Self-Employed

Campus Resources

College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Clubs and Organizations
The Food Science Club
Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS)-
Alpha Gamma Rho (Men pursuing careers in agriculture)
Sigma Alpha (Women pursuing careers in agriculture)

To find additional clubs and organizations, go to the Center for Student Organizations

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Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations/Considerations

The industries that hire Food Industry Marketing and Administration majors include the food industry, sales and marketing departments, wholesale and distribution centers, or retail management.

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Additional Career Research Resources

O*NET (click on Find Occupations)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (type in general term for career of interest)
Georgia Career Information Center (accessible only on campus computers)
Career Insider: Vault Guides (Under the “Resources” tab and select “Online Resources”)
Candid Career (View professionals speaking about their careers under the “Resources” tab and select “Online Resources”)

Employment Websites

Professional Associations/Resources

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Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2021 Food Industry Marketing and Administration majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2021 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer	Position Title(s)
Monarchs M Incorporated	Boss

* denotes no responses received.

*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2021 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2021 Food Industry Marketing and Administration majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2020 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School	Program(s)