Food Production Management

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The aim of the MSc Food Production Management is to train you to undertake a production or technical management role within the food processing industry.

A feature of the course will be the strong interaction with the food industry. There will be an opportunity to visit a number of food factories and speakers from industry will make a significant contribution to the course. Many of the research projects will involve links with industry.

You will acquire a basic knowledge of the special factors associated with food processing and food quality assurance. You will also be equipped with management skills that will enable you to contribute to this industry in both the developed and developing worlds.

Applicants holding other qualifications may also be accepted on to this course but may be required to attend additional courses and / or to register initially for the Diploma rather than the MSc, with the opportunity to upgrade depending on progress.

The programme is co-ordinated by the Division of Food Sciences (based at the Sutton Bonington Campus) and management aspects are taught primarily by the Universitys Business School (based at the Jubilee Campus).

The course is ideally suited to those wishing to pursue careers in food companies, e.g. quality assurance manager and sensory scientist, as well as those planning to advance to higher research degree (PhD) study.

The MSc Food Production Management will enable you to acquire a basic knowledge of the special factors associated with food processing and food quality assurance.

It will also equip you with the management skills that will allow you to make a contribution to this industry in both the developed and developing worlds.

Modules taken on this course can be viewed below.

Please note that all module details are subject to change. More details of modules can be found on the School's web pages.

Over the summer period towards the end of the course, you will undertake a 60-credit research project in a subject related to Food Production Management. This is an opportunity to complete a major piece of independent research under the supervision of a suitably experienced member of academic staff.

Most projects are carried out in conjunction with the food industry this can be either within the University or working within a company. Your project may involve practical work or be survey or literature-based.

A placement within a company will generally only be sought if you obtain a mark of at least 55 per cent during the first semester.

The project will provide an insight into the scientific principles of food production processes or the application of modern management techniques to food manufacture.

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