Admission Requirements

The Admission Committee evaluates each candidate’s potential by using both quantitative and qualitative criteria that include managerial accomplishments, academic ability and leadership potential. Specifically, the Committee considers:

1. Potential for increased management responsibility
   Only high-potential employees of proven ability from food industry companies are eligible for admission into the program. Each application for admission must include a recommendation from the candidate’s employer company indicating the candidate’s past accomplishments and evaluating immediate and future management potential.
2. Admission Recommendations
   Candidates benefit by having at least 60 semester units of college credit and a minimum GPA of 2.75 grade point average.  Individuals who have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree are also encouraged to apply. Official transcripts of all previous college work must be submitted to the program office.

NOTE: Candidates from non-English speaking countries must be able to pass USC’s oral and written English proficiency examinations.

How to Apply

Candidates can download an application from this web site or ask for an application from their company’s Human Resource office considering applying should reach out to our Assistant Director, Jennifer Fisher at jennifer.fisher@marshall.usc.edu for a short qualifications review.

Completing an Application

If you are deemed as eligible to apply, Jennifer Fisher, Assistant Director of the Food Industry Programs, will forward you the formal application. It must be completed and returned to the candidate’s employer.

Full-tuition Scholarships

A full-tuition scholarship is awarded to each participant admitted into the program. The scholarships are provided by the Western Association of Food Chains’ (WAFC) Educational Fund, which is supported by contributions from food industry supplier company.