Become a Leader in Nutrition
The Executive M.S. in Nutrition Business Leadership (MSNBL) degree is a 39-credit program offered in an online format and can be completed in as little as 15 months. The program takes place over five (5) quarters.
Students in the Executive MSNBL program gain the essential evidence-based, scientific, and business knowledge and skills that add value to their company and advance their careers. The program is designed for bright, energetic, and ambitious professionals who seek to become visionary leaders in the natural products industry.
Geared towards those on an executive-level pathway, the program trains students in the nutritional sciences, supply chain (including ingredient procurement, product manufacturing, regulations, sales, and marketing), and leadership and management—all specific to the multi-billion-dollar natural foods and dietary supplement industry. Graduates will be uniquely trained to respond to the nutrition industry’s need for evidence-based knowledge leaders who can have a positive impact on the triple bottom line: people, plant, and profit.
all courses
course description
quarter
credits
COURSE NAME: Gastrointestinal Physiology
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
QUARTER: 1
CREDITS: 2
Gastrointestinal Physiology
1
2
COURSE NAME: Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
QUARTER: 1
CREDITS: 2
Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology
1
2
COURSE NAME: Leadership Development
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
QUARTER: 1
CREDITS: 2
Leadership Development
1
2
COURSE NAME: Organizational Development
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
QUARTER: 1
CREDITS: 2
Organizational Development
1
2
COURSE NAME: Clinical Biochemistry 1: Macronutrients, Human Metabolism, and Energy
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
QUARTER: 2
CREDITS: 3
Clinical Biochemistry 1: Macronutrients, Human Metabolism, and Energy
2
3
COURSE NAME: Clinical Biochemistry 2: Vitamins & Minerals
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
QUARTER: 2
CREDITS: 2
Clinical Biochemistry 2: Vitamins & Minerals
2
2
COURSE NAME: Botanicals and Phytonutrients
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
QUARTER: 2
CREDITS: 2
Botanicals and Phytonutrients
2
2
COURSE NAME: Self-Care: Role-Modeling Health Behaviors
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
QUARTER: 2
CREDITS: 2
Self-Care: Role-Modeling Health Behaviors
2
2
COURSE NAME: Dietary and Supplement Guidelines, Policies, and Safety
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
QUARTER: 3
CREDITS: 2
Dietary and Supplement Guidelines, Policies, and Safety
3
2
COURSE NAME: The Food and Supplement Industry: Policies and Regulations
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
QUARTER: 3
CREDITS: 2
The Food and Supplement Industry: Policies and Regulations
3
2
COURSE NAME: Dietary Patterns for Health Promotions
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
QUARTER: 3
CREDITS: 2
Dietary Patterns for Health Promotions
3
2
COURSE NAME: Evidence-Informed Practice and Decision Making
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
QUARTER: 3
CREDITS: 1
Evidence-Informed Practice and Decision Making
3
1
COURSE NAME: Selective Course(s)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
QUARTER: 4
CREDITS: 3.5
Selective Course(s)
4
3.5
COURSE NAME: Negotiation and Influence
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
QUARTER: 4
CREDITS: 1
Negotiation and Influence
4
1
COURSE NAME: Strategic Sales and Marketing
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
QUARTER: 4
CREDITS: 3.5
Strategic Sales and Marketing
4
3.5
COURSE NAME: Executive Leadership Experience
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
QUARTER: 5
CREDITS: 1
Executive Leadership Experience
5
1
COURSE NAME: Innovation: New Product Development and Manufacturing
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
QUARTER: 5
CREDITS: 2
Innovation: New Product Development and Manufacturing
5
2
COURSE NAME: Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
QUARTER: 5
CREDITS: 2
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
5
2
COURSE NAME: Supply Chain Management
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
QUARTER: 5
CREDITS: 2
Supply Chain Management
5
2
Our Mission
To educate and inspire business leaders within the nutrition industry to grow the global natural products industry through evidence-based and sustainable practices that safely, ethically, and effectively enhance the health and well-being of the industry and communities they serve.
