Bachelor of Food Technology and Nutrition/Bachelor of Business

    Bachelor of Food Technology and Nutrition/Bachelor of Business

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 34,341 / yaer
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026

    Bachelor of Food Technology and Nutrition/Bachelor of Business

    About

    Gain the technical knowledge to work in the food industry, as well as the skills to design and promote innovative food products.

    RMIT's Bachelor of Food Technology and Nutrition / Bachelor of Business double degree will provide you with the scientific knowledge essential for advancing technological capabilities, plus the international business, economic and financial know-how with a global perspective.

    The food science degree will enable you to develop novel, healthy and functional food products that meet consumer demands and comply with strict safety and health guidelines. It will also equip you with the skills to improve the quality of manufactured food supply, creating safe and nutritious foods that have a long shelf life.

    The business degee will enable you to provide business skills to large-scale food processing companies with a global operational focus to make Australian manufacturing more competitive.

    Why study food technology and nutrition & business at RMIT?

    Gain in-demand skills

    Develop advanced technological capabilities within the food industry, along with a global business focus.

    Flexible degree

    Personalise your business subjects to your interests and career needs, with a flexible degree structure.

    Graduate job-ready

    Build networks through capstone experiences in Food Formulation and Design, and Business Graduate Folio.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    You must have successfully completed a qualification recognised by RMIT as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 70% (see calculator below).

    Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.

    Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.

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    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

    • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
    • TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
    • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
    • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

    For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

    Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).

    Career

    Graduates of this degree will be in high demand and able to work in various scientific and business roles.

    Food processing is Victoria's largest manufacturing industry and offers excellent employment opportunities in scientific and management roles.

    RMIT graduates have found work with large food companies such as Mondelez, Simplot, Fonterra, Cadbury, Uncle Toby's and HJ Heinz, in areas such as research and design, food product development, quality assurance, logistics, marketing and management.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    34,341 / yaer
    Application Fee 100

    How to Apply

    Step 1: Find a course

    Step 2: Check the entry requirements

    Step 3: Collect required documents

    Step 4: Submit your application

    If you are applying for on-campus study in a coursework program (Bachelor, Associate Degree or Honours), use the online application system for international students. 

    Remember, our team are experts in RMIT study options and how to apply, so contact the team if you need support with your application.

    Bachelor of Food Technology and Nutrition/Bachelor of Business

    RMIT University

    RMIT University

    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne