COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc program includes a comprehensive set of compulsory modules designed to equip students with the advanced knowledge and practical skills required in the food and agrifood industries. The Food Diagnostics module provides a strong foundation in analytical and diagnostic tools for assessing food quality and safety, including both destructive and non-destructive techniques such as spectroscopy and hyperspectral imaging. Students learn to design diagnostic strategies to solve industrial challenges. The Food Safety module focuses on identifying and controlling hazards across food chains, with emphasis on microbiological hazards, food legislation, and quality management systems like HACCP and ISO standards. In the Leading Corporate Sustainability module, students explore global environmental and social challenges, stakeholder engagement, innovation, and strategic leadership for sustainable business practices. The Quality of Food and Beverages module explores how quality traits such as taste, aroma, nutrition, and texture are influenced by plant metabolism, genetics, environmental factors, and agricultural management, also enhancing research and presentation skills. Postharvest Technology covers the physiological and biochemical changes in produce after harvest, preservation methods, and waste management, enabling students to plan industrially relevant postharvest strategies. The Food Chain Resilience module addresses supply chain management strategies critical to building resilience in global food networks, covering sustainable sourcing, procurement, risk mitigation, technology use, and quality assurance frameworks like Six Sigma. Together, these modules prepare graduates to critically evaluate, innovate, and lead across a wide range of food-related sectors, fostering a deep understanding of both scientific and managerial dimensions of the food industry. The program integrates hands-on lab experience, case studies, and industry exposure, ensuring that students not only grasp theoretical concepts but can also apply them effectively in real-world contexts. With strong emphasis on sustainability, quality, safety, and innovation, this MSc equips students to navigate and impact the future of the food sector.