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Overview
Who Is This Program For?
- Early-stage sensory scientists who want practical skills to advance their career
- Business people who need foundational knowledge to communicate effectively with sensory scientists
- Mid-career professionals seeking the academic background to complement their work experience
- Experienced professionals looking to learn the latest methods, techniques and business applications
What You’ll Learn
Designed for working professionals, this Applied Sensory and Consumer Science program from the University of California, Davis combines academic and real-world expertise and explores new techniques, as well as the foundational theory behind current methods of sensory evaluation for both edible and non-edible products. You'll learn:- Physiological and psychological bases for sensory evaluation and consumer testing
- Methods, theories and approaches used in sensory evaluation and consumer testing
- Tools for managing sensory evaluation resources and activities and their interaction with other business units
- Research techniques and frameworks for understanding consumer behavior
- Applied business skills to advance sensory initiatives and develop successful new products
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Sensory Science
- Sensory Evaluation Methods
- Consumer Testing Methods
- Applications of Sensory Science and Consumer Testing Principles
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Credits
16 SCH
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Family & Consumer Science Sociology View 11 other Short Courses in Family & Consumer Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete a short application describing your educational background (including the prerequisite), employment history, any current or past experience within the sensory and consumer science field, and your plans once you’ve completed the certificate.
- You will get an email from the program assistant in 2-3 business days to let you know of your acceptance into the program and next steps.
- In order to ensure the appropriate level of interaction between faculty and students, this program is limited to the first 60 qualified applicants. Applications are always being accepted and once the current program is filled, a waitlist is then created to prepare for the next opening. The program is filled on a first-come, first-served.
- After entering the certificate program, you will coordinate enrollment with the program administrative assistant and Student Services.
Tuition Fee
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International
8925 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8925 USD for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
8925 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8925 USD for the full programme during 12 months. -
In-State
8925 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8925 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
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