MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY DEGREE IN FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY DEGREE IN FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

The MTech Food Processing Technology programme was designed with the ultimate goal to provide the country and the region with post-graduates possessing skills that enable problem analysis and resolution within the scope of creating innovative technologies for food processing, product development and research.  This is coupled with theoretical and practical understanding and appreciation of the process of food manufacturing, product design, development and modern techno-entrepreneurship.  The programme gives a depth of knowledge of food processing technology with the necessary background understanding of advanced key concepts in food microbiology, food chemistry, food engineering, food safety and food quality management. The program also focuses on technical specializations in-step with emerging trends in the food industry, which the post-graduate can major in, including food safety, food quality management, applied dairy physics and chemistry, applied fruit and vegetable technology, applied cereal chemistry and technology, ingredient functionality and food biotechnology.

Intended Learning Outcomes (Ilo)

At the end of the programme the student should be able to:

• Detail various advanced concepts in food processing.
• Examine theoretical aspects and practical applications of analytical techniques used in the food industry and in food research laboratories.
• Detail various major concepts and tools used to design, control, and improve business processes in the food industry.
• Specify various advanced aspects of modern food processing and design.
• Apply and use food regulations on food products and use relevant law and regulations to practical issues pertaining to the food sector.
• Infer the effects of cultural, economic, ethical, and political environments and their influence each will have on global business strategies and decision-making.
• Identify industry and community-based problems in food systems and proffer innovative solutions.
• Perform practical on-the-job training in a specified technological area.
• Solve practical and legal challenges facing food and agri-businesses.

Programme Structure