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Mediterranean Food Science and Technology

Laurea Magistrale
LM-70 R
In presenza
Libero
No
  • Belgium
  • France
  • Germany
  • Hungary
  • Ireland
  • Portugal
  • Spain

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Qual è l’obiettivo del corso? Cos'è?
A cosa prepara?

The Master's Degree Course in Mediterranean Food Science and Technology has the specific training objective of providing the advanced knowledge required to rationally choose the most suitable processes and transformation phases for food and beverage production and for the management of the agri-food company. Contents are also developed relating to the management of agri-food industry plants, circular economy, main solutions for improving energy and environmental performance of the agro-industrial systems, environmental product labels, standards on life cycle assessment (LCA). The Course also deepens knowledge of the standards relating to quality and safety assurance, as well as business economics, consumer and marketing skills, preparing a multidisciplinary professional figure, able to face the challenges of the food industry oriented towards HO.RE.CA., large-scale retail trade, but also towards niches of excellence (Protected Designation of Origin, quality assurance label, Protected Geographical Indication).

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Cosa si impara?

The Master's Degree Course specifically addresses the problems relating to technologies applied to the management of raw materials and foods specific to the Mediterranean environment, also in relation to the various food distribution chains, including the areas of public catering, nutrition, and control of food safety and products of Mediterranean origin; food trade and safety legislation; the economics and management of agri-food business, marketing and, in particular, analysis of consumer behavior. What makes the Master Degree Program unique is its focus on the sustainability of the agri-food industry processes and on the biological and microbiological control of food Mediterranean Agri-food chains, including those of animal and marine origin. The course will focus on the nutritional aspect and food safety control of products of Mediterranean origin. The basic concepts of circular economy and industrial symbiosis will be applied to identify the main solutions for improving the energy and environmental performance of products and services.

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Cosa si può fare dopo?

The graduate in Mediterranean Food Sciences and Technologies can carry out management, planning, control, coordination and training activities in the production and conservation, distribution and administration of food products. He will be capable of autonomously developing innovative solutions in the food industry and in the freelance profession. He will be involved in companies connected to processing and marketing of food products, in the Large-Scale Distribution, in collective catering, in public and private research institution for planning, analysis, control, certification, information and communication activities.