Future Food Systems (FFS) empowers students to lead value-based change management, transforming the world by aligning personal values with impactful actions in the agri-food sector. Through in-depth exploration of agri-food systems, FFS inspires innovative ideas for transitioning towards sustainability while enhancing business opportunities. This module is your gateway to creating meaningful change in the future of food.

About the programme 

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Are you ready to become a changemaker in the global food system? This transformative module offers a deep dive into sustainable food systems innovation, equipping you with the tools, knowledge, and leadership skills to lead meaningful change.

You’ll explore:

1.   Systemic Transition & Future Scenarios: learn how to drive the transformation of food systems by engaging diverse stakeholders—government, academia, civil society—and envisioning sustainable futures through multi-level perspectives.

2.   Economic Innovation for Sustainability: discover new economic tools like True Cost Accounting and CSRD policies to reimagine the agri-food system into a more circular and sustainable model.

3.   Research for Impact: Conduct focused research on a topic of your choice, contributing directly to innovation in sustainable food production and consumption.

4.   Value-Based Leadership Development: cultivate leadership skills grounded in values, empowering you to inspire and lead transformation in the agri-food sector.

Why Join?

·       Gain practical insights into real-world challenges and solutions.

·       Collaborate with experts and peers passionate about sustainable innovation.

·       Equip yourself with the vision and tools to lead change in agriculture and food systems globally.

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The module contributes to the following learning goals:

• Analyse food systems from a transition perspective and contributes to (re)designing sustainable future food systems
• Contribute to innovation in sustainable agri-food production and consumption in a global context
• Identify opportunities in agri-food markets and international supply chains and with that contribute to new business development
• Promote the implementation of a transition or innovation in the global agri-food sector
• Evaluate personal talents and competences, reflect on ethical issues, leading to personal leadership
• Organize an execute a project, collaborate in a team and with a client
• Design and execute applied research

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HAS students and students of other Dutch institutions:

• Propaedeutic diploma, plus 52+ ECTS of year 2 and 30+ ECTS of year 3, of which at least one finished internship in year 3. Credits are obtained in the IFA program or a related bachelor’s program in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Food production or Environmental studies.

International Admissions:

• Three years of higher education at the bachelor’s level of which at least 75% has been obtained and in which at least one major practical assignment or traineeship has been completed. Credits are obtained in a program related to Agriculture, Agribusiness, Food production or Environmental studies. Admissions are subjected to approval by the module team.

Course Manual, 2025   Steeg, van de J.

Strengths Finder 2.0    Rath, T.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Covey (2013, or later)

The Future Food Systems (FFS) module includes lectures and tutor sessions on campus every Monday and Friday, with individual study and group work on the other days. On some Wednesdays, you’ll also join company visits and excursions to explore real-world examples of sustainable practices. This mix of activities helps you learn, collaborate, and gain practical experience.

Testing 

​​Reflection report (15%), Research report (35%), Project report (50%), attendance & excursions. Grades are rated at a 1-10 scale

Extra costs may include excursion fees.

(€250,-)