Food production, processing and distribution are associated with adding values. The stakeholders in a supply chain, local, national and international actors, face the same challenges in meeting consumer needs. These needs are, for example, related to expectations of production methods, product properties and corporate social responsibility (CSR).

The key program objective is to develop students’ abilities to carry out product and business development in a systematic way and with a global perspective, based on an interdisciplinary awareness of environment, health and ethics.

Programmets omfattning: 2 år, 120 hp

Studiestart: Ortsoberoende 02 september 2013

Antal studieplatser: 30

Anmälan senast: 15 januari 2013

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens:

- First instalment: 55000 SEK

- Total programme: 220000 SEK

The quality of food can be described in sensory characters but the potential for opening up information on product properties such as sustainability, health and ethics is considerable because it is of great importance for the consumer and thus for the food sector. Practical problems related to these aspects are integrated in the courses.

The job prospects, after finalising this programme, are related to product and business development in private or public organisations, for example as a manager, researcher, consultant, entrepreneur or civil servant. During the programme students will do projects in the food sector which will enhance student motivation, employability and generic skills. The programme will also give opportunities in teaching, journalism and for a career in the developing world.

Equivalent to Bachelor's degree of 180 credits including 90 credits in one of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Food Science
- Food and Nutrition
- Chemistry
- Business Aministration
If the subject is Biology or Chemistry knowledge equivalent to at least 15 credits in Food Science must be included in the education.

Knowledge equivalent to English B from upper secondary school.