Master of Science (MSc)
International Food & Beverage Management
For a successful career in the Food & Beverage sector as Managers, Executives and Entrepreneurs.
Objectives
The specialisation in International Food & Beverage Management is part of the Master Degree (DEAMIE)*
The specialisation is open to everyone passionate about the F&B industry and who wants to work in it from a management perspective. You don’t have to be a “specialist” in the F&B sector to be admitted. You will have the opportunity to strengthen your general Management skills through courses covering Marketing, Finance, Sales, HR Management and different Strategy areas.
Once you have completed the specialisation, multiple scenarios will be open in a multinational company or in a small-medium enterprise, in a start-up or in a consolidated business in Europe or around the world.
Innovative and Operational
This MSc offers you all the elements of a high level Master programme with an innovative approach offering direct contacts with many companies and interactions with top managers from the Food & Beverage Industry both at local and international level.
Spokespeople from well-known international Food and Beverage companies will give tips and tricks on how to successfully develop new products and ideas and how to enhance your personal network.
An internship, interactive lectures based on case studies, integrated teamwork, international consulting projects and oral presentations as well as operational Labs and business games will make this MSc unique and innovative and give you a very practical preparation to successfully enter this sector.
*ABOUT THE MASTER DEGREE (DEAMIE)
Joining this full-time Master of Science course shows a determination to pursue a defined professional project. It equips young graduates and executives with an array of highly valuable skills sought after by recruiters.
The programme provides academic expertise as well as the presentation of best professional practices. Our goal is to train experts who can rapidly progress in a globalised world. Students will receive 1 degree: the French Master's degree (DEAMIE) and 1 diploma: MSc in International Food & Beverage Management.
Placed 1st worldwide in the 2024 Eduniversal Ranking of the Best Masters in Food and Beverage Management
Participants’ background
2023 intake
- 17 nationalities
Italy, France, Germany, Brazil, India, Lebanon, United Kingdom, China, USA - Work experience: 1,8 year average
23 years old
average age
52% women
48% men
Academic Director
Francesco VENUTI
Associate Professor of Accounting
Academic Director MSc in International Food and Beverage Management
Linkedin profile
PhD in Business and Management
University of Turin
Research areas: Financial Accounting and Reporting, Non-financial Disclosure and Behavioural Accounting
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Key features
The MSc in International Food and Beverage Management represents a unique learning experience characterised by its three pillars of strength:
- Hands-on Approach with interactive lectures based on international case study methodology, integrated teamwork, oral presentations, role-play, business games, teambuilding activities, and international consulting projects.
- International experience. This specialisation allows you to interact with a multitude of cultures and managerial styles thanks to ESCP’s global faculty, international class mix and a large corporate network.
- Strong partnerships with major leading companies in the Food & Beverage industry. There is great corporate network involvement at each step of the learning experience, through seminars, consultancy projects, company experiences, internships and career days.
Masters
Student life
Learn about the masters student experience at ESCP, in and out of the classroom.
The MSc in International Food & Beverage Management is the only one with the patronage of Federalimentare, the Italian food producers' association
The patronage of Federalimentare, which gathers under its umbrella almost 7,000 enterprises, aims to encourage the development of synergistic activities with ESCP Torino campus.
The agreement's main goals between the two institutions are to conduct joint research on topics of mutual interest, such as internationalisation, family business and innovation in the food and beverage industry.
The main companies in the Food & Beverage sector are involved in this specialisation
ALMA - Asahi Breweries Europe Group - Bacardi Limited - Barilla - Ben & Jerry's - Ca' del Bosco - Centrale del Latte - Costa - Costadoro - Culligan - Danone - Dr. Schar - Fattorie Osella - Ferrandi - Ferrari Trento - FoodPanda - Frescobaldi - Granarolo - Kraft Heinz - La Doria - Laudemio - Lavazza - Loacker - Maina - MammaPack - Mercato Centrale - Michel et Augustin - Nonino - Nutricia - Ornellaia - Ottosunove - Pasta Berruto - Pastificio Famiglia Martelli - Pastificio Giovanni Rana - Roederer - Savencia - Swinkels Family Brewers - Too Good To Go - Ubi Banca - Unigrains - Venchi - Vinhood
Master of Science (MSc)
International Food & Beverage Management Specialisation
Curriculum
Our programme targets your expertise
The MSc in International Food & Beverage Management will help you to build your future career step by step and become a manager or an entrepreneur in the Food & Beverage sector.
The specialisation focuses on the Food & Beverage industry with a transnational approach and covers all the fundamental competencies needed to succeed in this sector. You will have the chance to study across Italy and France.
The Professors and Facilitators provide a good mix of strong professional backgrounds with many years of work experience in the field of competence and a solid academic international background and foundation, with an international academic curriculum and background.
The teaching methods are a mix of lecture-based and case-based approaches. A significant integration within the lectures of guest speakers from the business world, startuppers and entrepreneurs provides value added to knowledge and to the participants’ network.
An innovative pedagogical model developed at ESCP will mix onsite lectures and visits with online activities, in order to take full advantage of internationality, lower geographical distances, and train participants in new working methods that will benefit more and more from the use of technology and online working.
A learning approach truly businesslike
The link to the business environment of this specialisation is boosted by testimonials from the corporate network of both big international companies (such as Lavazza, Barilla, Ferrero, etc.) and small innovative dynamic family-business firms, who will bring their professional experience and food & beverage expertise into class.
This MSc proposes a well-balanced methodology, encompassing and combining highly interactive lectures, rigorous and solid theoretical foundations, corporate connections and simulation, and professional experience with a final Master’s Thesis and an International Internship to apply management knowledge and methodological skills to a specific research subject.
International consulting projects (that are a simulation of a real consulting project on a real case and developed together with an F&B company) are developed entirely online, in order to ensure a more international experience and to train the participant to become efficient and familiar with remote-working.
A 15-Month full-time programme
The programme begins in October and is organised as follows:
Core Courses - Term 1
Jul-Sep: Candidates with < 240 ECTS previous degree (or equivalent)
These six modules are mandatory only for candidates who have less than 240 ECTS (or equivalent).
They will be conducted in an online format between July and September before the campus terms. Candidates may be exempted from attending these modules based on their prior work experience (3 years required). Please refer to the Admission tab for further details..
Core Management
- Economics
- Statistics
- Accounting & Finance
- Marketing
- Leadership
- Strategy
Course Modules - Term 2 & Term 3
Oct-Mar: Turin Campus | Apr-Jun: Paris Campus
The courses provide both theory and real-life applications.
The specialisation starts in October and relies on ESCP’s highly-qualified teaching staff as well as on the visiting professors from some of the most prestigious universities and business schools in the world and invited professors with extensive professional experience in the data science field.
This programme requires a high level of English language proficiency.
During Terms 2 and 3, students will deep dive into specific management and Food & Beverage topics like Digital Strategy, HR, Law, Food Waste Management, F&B Family business, Sales and others.
In addition, they will be able to choose from a selection of electives about innovative F&B topics such as Agrifood Tech, Big Data etc.
During Term 3, students will take a compulsory seminar on Sustainability Management.
Professional mission - Term 4
Jul-Dec: A professional mission of 4 months minimum anywhere in the world
From July to December, students are required to undergo a 4-month in-company internship. The internship provides students with an opportunity to apply the theoretical concepts learned from courses in practical settings, with the aim of establishing a career in the industry.
The Corporate Relations Department
The Corporate Relations Department is responsible for sourcing placement offers from various companies. Additionally, the department hosts a series of fairs featuring firms, which offer Master's students multiple opportunities to network.
Professional thesis & Research Seminar - Term 4
Dec: Writing and defending a professional thesis
This research project is an essential part of the programme as it allows for in-depth analysis.
It should be carried out in terms 2, 3 and 4. The chosen topic must be approved by the professional thesis supervisor by the end of term 2. The assessment of the Master's professional thesis is determined by a written report and an oral defence in front of a panel by the end of December.
The professional dissertation comprises 17 of the total 120 ECTS credits acquired during this academic year.*
Additionally, students are required to attend a Research Seminar conducted by an ESCP professor, accounting for 3 ECTS credits of the 120 earned this academic year.
Testimonial
Robert Griffin
USA
Class of 2022
“During the ‘Chef for a week’, we experienced five intense days of meetings with Masters, cooking classes, tasting sessions, training experiences and company visits with famous Italian business leaders in the F&B sector. It was a chance to explore the world of food and beverage from the perspective of restaurants and food service.” Read More about our student experiences
Meet our Alumni
Masters
Student life
Learn about the masters student experience at ESCP, in and out of the classroom.
The MSc in International Food & Beverage Management is the only one with the patronage of Federalimentare, the Italian food producers' association
The patronage of Federalimentare, which gathers under its umbrella almost 7,000 enterprises, aims to encourage the development of synergistic activities with ESCP Torino campus.
The agreement's main goals between the two institutions are to conduct joint research on topics of mutual interest, such as internationalisation, family business and innovation in the food and beverage industry.
The main companies in the Food & Beverage sector are involved in this specialisation
ALMA - Asahi Breweries Europe Group - Bacardi Limited - Barilla - Ben & Jerry's - Ca' del Bosco - Centrale del Latte - Costa - Costadoro - Culligan - Danone - Dr. Schar - Fattorie Osella - Ferrandi - Ferrari Trento - FoodPanda - Frescobaldi - Granarolo - Kraft Heinz - La Doria - Laudemio - Lavazza - Loacker - Maina - MammaPack - Mercato Centrale - Michel et Augustin - Nonino - Nutricia - Ornellaia - Ottosunove - Pasta Berruto - Pastificio Famiglia Martelli - Pastificio Giovanni Rana - Roederer - Savencia - Swinkels Family Brewers - Too Good To Go - Ubi Banca - Unigrains - Venchi - Vinhood
Master of Science (MSc)
International Food & Beverage Management Specialisation
Careers
Once you have completed the specialisation, several opportunities will become available in a multinational corporation or a small to medium-sized enterprise, a start-up or an established business in Europe or worldwide.
International career opportunities as
- Marketing Manager
- Brand Manager
- Product Manager
- Food & Beverage Department Manager
- International Regional Manager
- Communications Manager
- Export-Import Manager
- Entrepreneur
- Supply Chain Manager
- Product and Business Developer
Class of 2022 Placement
100%
employed within 6 months of graduation
70%
has a job with an international dimension
2.4
Internship offers per student
6.3
Interviews per student
Build your career
ESCP offers various events, resources, and guidance to effectively manage your career after completing your Master's degree.
The Careers Service
Prepare your Career Plan
The Careers Service assists in creating a well-organised Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter to maximise your chances of making a positive impression on potential employers. In addition, it also offers a structured approach to developing a Career Plan, enabling you to create a powerful and productive job search strategy.
Job Fairs and Recruitment Day
Particularly relevant are the Job Fairs and Recruitment Days organised by the ESCP Careers Service on each campus, which provide extensive opportunities to network with HR and Line Managers of leading companies.
The Alumni Network
Once you have completed your Master's degree, you will have the opportunity to join the Alumni Network. This network will keep you informed about the latest job and internship opportunities in the national and international business sectors.
Testimonial
Giacomo Vercelli
Italy
Class of 2021
“These two years changed my life completely and allowed me to grow both professionally and personally.
Firstly, the consultancy project is a great way to learn how to apply theory to practice, understand all the business issues and how to build a plan and manage people.
Then, during the many visits to F&B companies students can really see what happens in a company and enrich their experience.
Lastly, the master helped me to develop a set of soft skills that have become quite important for my future.
During these two years, I was able to develop adaptability and flexibility in undertaking new challenges, living in different countries, and acquiring leadership and team-building skills.” Learn more about Giacomo's experience
Masters
Student life
Learn about the masters student experience at ESCP, in and out of the classroom.
The MSc in International Food & Beverage Management is the only one with the patronage of Federalimentare, the Italian food producers' association
The patronage of Federalimentare, which gathers under its umbrella almost 7,000 enterprises, aims to encourage the development of synergistic activities with ESCP Torino campus.
The agreement's main goals between the two institutions are to conduct joint research on topics of mutual interest, such as internationalisation, family business and innovation in the food and beverage industry.
The main companies in the Food & Beverage sector are involved in this specialisation
ALMA - Asahi Breweries Europe Group - Bacardi Limited - Barilla - Ben & Jerry's - Ca' del Bosco - Centrale del Latte - Costa - Costadoro - Culligan - Danone - Dr. Schar - Fattorie Osella - Ferrandi - Ferrari Trento - FoodPanda - Frescobaldi - Granarolo - Kraft Heinz - La Doria - Laudemio - Lavazza - Loacker - Maina - MammaPack - Mercato Centrale - Michel et Augustin - Nonino - Nutricia - Ornellaia - Ottosunove - Pasta Berruto - Pastificio Famiglia Martelli - Pastificio Giovanni Rana - Roederer - Savencia - Swinkels Family Brewers - Too Good To Go - Ubi Banca - Unigrains - Venchi - Vinhood
Master of Science (MSc)
International Food & Beverage Management Specialisation
Admissions
Requirements
- Minimum 180 ECTS credits Bachelor's or Master's degree in any field
- English fluency (C1 level)
What is considered a plus:
- Previous work experience in the Food & Beverage sector
- A little knowledge of a second foreign language
Procedure
Step 1: Application form
Applications are submitted online. Carefully complete the online application form before the deadline specified in the Admissions Calendar and provide the following required documents:
- A copy of your ID card (double-sided) or passport
- A copy of your Master's or Bachelor's degree OR proof of enrolment in a current Bachelor's programme
- The original or a certified copy of your transcripts for all years of study
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae
- A motivational letter
- A reference letter (academic or professional)
- An English language certificate for non-native speakers who have not studied their degree in English
We require the following minimum test scores*:
IELTS: 7 – Cambridge (CAE): 180 – TOEFL IBT: 100 – TOEIC: 935
*Certificates older than 2 years will not be accepted.
If you are declared eligible, you will be invited to the 2nd stage of the process.
Step 2: Personal Interview
Candidates whose online applications are accepted will be invited for a personal interview, which plays an important role in assessing their ability and motivation to participate in the programme.
Interviews are held online from October to June each year.
Step 3: Admission Response
In about 3-4 weeks you will be contacted by our Admission Coordinator of the specialised international Master and know if you have been admitted.
Admission Calendar
| Application Deadline |
Admission Session |
|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2024 | 3 Dic 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 16 May 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | 12 Jun 2025 |
| 2 Jul 2025* | 16 Jul 2025* |
* Only available for students with a previous degree with at least 240 ECTS (or equivalent).
Contact us for more information about applications or apply now.
Masters
Student life
Learn about the masters student experience at ESCP, in and out of the classroom.
The MSc in International Food & Beverage Management is the only one with the patronage of Federalimentare, the Italian food producers' association
The patronage of Federalimentare, which gathers under its umbrella almost 7,000 enterprises, aims to encourage the development of synergistic activities with ESCP Torino campus.
The agreement's main goals between the two institutions are to conduct joint research on topics of mutual interest, such as internationalisation, family business and innovation in the food and beverage industry.
The main companies in the Food & Beverage sector are involved in this specialisation
ALMA - Asahi Breweries Europe Group - Bacardi Limited - Barilla - Ben & Jerry's - Ca' del Bosco - Centrale del Latte - Costa - Costadoro - Culligan - Danone - Dr. Schar - Fattorie Osella - Ferrandi - Ferrari Trento - FoodPanda - Frescobaldi - Granarolo - Kraft Heinz - La Doria - Laudemio - Lavazza - Loacker - Maina - MammaPack - Mercato Centrale - Michel et Augustin - Nonino - Nutricia - Ornellaia - Ottosunove - Pasta Berruto - Pastificio Famiglia Martelli - Pastificio Giovanni Rana - Roederer - Savencia - Swinkels Family Brewers - Too Good To Go - Ubi Banca - Unigrains - Venchi - Vinhood
Master of Science (MSc)
International Food & Beverage Management Specialisation
Fees & Financial
Application Fee
- A payment of €130 for all applicants. Please note that the application fee is non-refundable.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees* for the academic year 2025/2026:
- €17,200 for core courses and €11,800 for the International Food & Beverage Management specialisation;
- Student service and registration costs: €2,000.
Total Costs*: €31,000 for European and non-European students
Candidates entering the programme with fewer than 240 ECTS will also be required to attend an additional online semester with a supplement fee of €3,300.
For any additional year until graduation, reduced student service and administrative costs (€1,000) are payable.
The above costs already include the ESCP Alumni lifelong membership, administrative & service costs, and the SOS international mobility support.
Travel & accommodation costs are not included for all classes on ESCP campuses (Berlin, London, Paris, Madrid, Turin or Venice).
Tuition fees cover all lessons and materials as well as the “Journey through the Food Valley” experience in the Italian Food Valley, all company visits in Piedmont, Tuscany and the Champagne Region, consultancy projects, lectures and all other highly interactive activities.
Applicants who are offered a place must confirm their acceptance and pay a non-refundable deposit of €3,500, which will be deducted from the total tuition fees.
*Total costs are indicative. They may vary by a maximum of 6% each year in comparison to previous years. In case of variation, new tuition fees amounts will be communicated to students by all means, at the latest, in July of the year N, for the academic year N/N+1.
Scholarship
- Partial scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need.
- Myllennium Award MyJob | 50% Scholarship: Italian students under 30 can apply for this scholarship.
Bank Loans
- Intesa Sanpaolo “Per Merito”: available to Italian students (residence in Italy). Bank loans up to €50,000, up to 24 months to start repayments.
- BNL “Futuriamo”: available to Italian students (residence in Italy). Bank loans up to €70,000, up to 36 months to start repayments.
- Banca Sella – Prestito d’Onore: available to Italian students (residence in Italy). Bank loans up to €30,000, up to 30 months to start repayments.
Masters
Student life
Learn about the masters student experience at ESCP, in and out of the classroom.
The MSc in International Food & Beverage Management is the only one with the patronage of Federalimentare, the Italian food producers' association
The patronage of Federalimentare, which gathers under its umbrella almost 7,000 enterprises, aims to encourage the development of synergistic activities with ESCP Torino campus.
The agreement's main goals between the two institutions are to conduct joint research on topics of mutual interest, such as internationalisation, family business and innovation in the food and beverage industry.
The main companies in the Food & Beverage sector are involved in this specialisation
ALMA - Asahi Breweries Europe Group - Bacardi Limited - Barilla - Ben & Jerry's - Ca' del Bosco - Centrale del Latte - Costa - Costadoro - Culligan - Danone - Dr. Schar - Fattorie Osella - Ferrandi - Ferrari Trento - FoodPanda - Frescobaldi - Granarolo - Kraft Heinz - La Doria - Laudemio - Lavazza - Loacker - Maina - MammaPack - Mercato Centrale - Michel et Augustin - Nonino - Nutricia - Ornellaia - Ottosunove - Pasta Berruto - Pastificio Famiglia Martelli - Pastificio Giovanni Rana - Roederer - Savencia - Swinkels Family Brewers - Too Good To Go - Ubi Banca - Unigrains - Venchi - Vinhood
Master of Science (MSc)
International Food & Beverage Management Specialisation
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Masters
Student life
Learn about the masters student experience at ESCP, in and out of the classroom.
The MSc in International Food & Beverage Management is the only one with the patronage of Federalimentare, the Italian food producers' association
The patronage of Federalimentare, which gathers under its umbrella almost 7,000 enterprises, aims to encourage the development of synergistic activities with ESCP Torino campus.
The agreement's main goals between the two institutions are to conduct joint research on topics of mutual interest, such as internationalisation, family business and innovation in the food and beverage industry.
The main companies in the Food & Beverage sector are involved in this specialisation
ALMA - Asahi Breweries Europe Group - Bacardi Limited - Barilla - Ben & Jerry's - Ca' del Bosco - Centrale del Latte - Costa - Costadoro - Culligan - Danone - Dr. Schar - Fattorie Osella - Ferrandi - Ferrari Trento - FoodPanda - Frescobaldi - Granarolo - Kraft Heinz - La Doria - Laudemio - Lavazza - Loacker - Maina - MammaPack - Mercato Centrale - Michel et Augustin - Nonino - Nutricia - Ornellaia - Ottosunove - Pasta Berruto - Pastificio Famiglia Martelli - Pastificio Giovanni Rana - Roederer - Savencia - Swinkels Family Brewers - Too Good To Go - Ubi Banca - Unigrains - Venchi - Vinhood