American University of Beirut

Advance Your Career in Food Safety and Risk Management

​​​​​​​​​​​​​From kitchen to policy: master every step of the food safety chain and lead the future of risk management. 

An internationally recognized Online Professional Diploma from AUB to master food safety risks, policies, and regulations—flexible, affordable, and career-boosting.

Why This Diploma?

Food safety is no longer optional—it’s urgent. With 600 M+ falling sick yearly and MENA’s Food and Beverage market set to hit $189B by 2032, the industry can’t afford the 72% skills gap in risk management. This Professional Diploma is your fast track to become the expert they need.

Now is the moment to stand out, upskill, and become the expert every food industry player is urgently looking for. Don’t wait. Be the solution.

Program Highlights​

✅ 100% Online & Self-Paced
✅ 12 Credits
✅ Learn from Internationally recognized experts 
✅ Micro-credentials per course
✅ Complete the diploma in just 7 weeks (for full-timers)
✅ Earn career-boosting skills with global relevance

Program Structure
Four Levels. One Career-Changing Diploma.

Interactive tabs or cards for:

  • Level 1 – Professional Kitchen Management – 3 credits
  • Level 2 – Contaminants in Food Safety – 3 credits
  • Level 3 – Food Safety Policy and Regulations – 3 credits
  • Level 4 – Risk Assessment in Food Safety – 3 credits

Earn a certificate of completion after each level, or stack all four to unlock the full Online Graduate Professional Diploma in Risk Management in Food Safety.

Your Learning Journey

Course
​Skills Acquired
​Market Demand
​Professional Kitchen Management
​Managing kitchen layout, safety workflows, and staff hygiene training
​High demand in the hospitality and food service sectors
Contaminants in Food Safety
​Identifying hazards and applying lab-based contamination control​
​Growing need due to rising foodborne illness concerns
Food Safety Policy and Regulations
​Understanding regulations and developing compliant food policies​
​High demand for policy and compliance professionals
Risk Assessment in Food Safety
​Performing risk analysis and designing mitigation strategies
​Increasing demand with AI-driven inspections and regulatory tightening

Who Should Enroll?

The diploma is built for professionals who:​

✔️ Work in F&B, healthcare, hospitality, or public health
✔️ Manage kitchens, consult on food safety, or make policy
✔️ Are fresh grads, entrepreneurs, or food handlers​

Eligibility Requirements

To join, applicants must have:

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university
  • English language proficiency 
  • Work experience may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis​

Admissions and Tuition

Get Started in 4 Easy Steps:

  1. Apply with your bachelor’s degree, and English Test Proficiency
  2. Get accepted by our academic team
  3. Begin learning with our next intake​

3 intakes/year | $1,050 per level

Ready to Transform Your Career in Food Safety?

Get the Professional Diploma that empowers professionals to lead with confidence in a high-demand global industry. Apply Now!​

For more information, contact Ms. Hania Sinno, Program Recruiter:

  • Email: hs194@aub.edu.lb
  • Telephone: +961 1 350 000 Ext. 2281​​

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