FAFS offers specialized graduate online and hybrid diplomas and certificates designed for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in key sectors like global supply chains, food security, and nutrition. These programs provide advanced, interdisciplinary knowledge to equip students with the skills needed to tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges.
Online Diplomas
The Food Security Graduate Diploma offers a multi-disciplinary perspective and area of study. This program is designed for working professionals and future leaders who are looking for a career-transforming opportunity that explores the areas of food security, agricultural production, nutrition security, and public policy and development programming. Learn more
The Risk Management in Food Safety Online Graduate Professional Diploma is a flexible and career-focused program designed to equip professionals with the skills to manage food safety risks across the entire food chain. Covering professional kitchen management, food contaminants, food safety policies and regulations, and risk assessment, the program prepares graduates to meet the urgent global demand for experts who can ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and lead the future of food safety. Learn more
Online Certificates
The Wine Science and Culture Professional Certificate program provides a comprehensive foundation in wine essentials, production, business strategies, supply chains, viticulture, and enology. Designed for both personal enrichment and professional advancement, the program addresses the fast-growing $457B global wine industry, where climate change, sustainability, and shifting consumer preferences are reshaping production and marketing. Learn more
The Nutrition Security Professional Graduate Certificate is your gateway to becoming a leader in the field of nutrition and community health. This cutting-edge program, developed to address the pressing global challenges of nutrition security, equips professionals with the essential knowledge and skills needed to make a meaningful impact. Learn more
The Agriculture: Technology, Supply Chains, and Sustainability Professional Graduate Certificate is a fast-track program designed for working professionals seeking practical, future-focused skills in sustainable agriculture. Responding to pressing global and regional challenges—climate change, water scarcity, and food import dependency—the program equips learners to help build resilient, locally adapted food systems, particularly in dryland and MENA contexts. Learn more
The Food Policies and Their Planning Process Professional Graduate Certificate addresses the growing complexity and vulnerability of global food systems, where sound policy is essential for transforming short-term relief into long-term food security. With food imports exceeding $2 trillion annually and agricultural policies shaping trade, climate resilience, and social stability, the demand for skilled policy professionals has never been greater—particularly in regions facing institutional and governance gaps. Learn more
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The Food Security: Challenges and Contemporary Debate Professional Graduate Certificate responds to one of today’s most urgent global challenges—food insecurity as a driver of conflict, inequality, and fragile health systems. With hunger increasing the risk of conflict by 2.5 times and over 45 million children affected by wasting worldwide, addressing food insecurity demands more than emergency aid; it requires informed, systemic action. Learn more
Hybrid Diplomas
The Global Supply Chain Management (GLOB-SM) Graduate Professional Diploma that equips graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of today's global economy. The diploma is FAFS, in collaboration with the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering (MSFEA) and Suliman Olayan School of Business (OSB). Learn more
Short Course
The Nutrition in Emergencies (NIE) Training Course offers a dynamic, hands-on learning experience, culminating in a three-day simulation to prepare participants for real-world emergency response. Designed and delivered by international experts in the field, the course provides up-to-date knowledge in nutrition, health, and food security while introducing participants to the humanitarian system and the Nutrition Cluster. Learn more