MSc in Sustainable Food Technology and Innovation
Course Overview
DkIT are excited to offer this new MSc in Sustainable Food Technology and Innovation, which will be delivered by blended mode in one year (full-time) or two years (part-time).
Students will develop highly sought-after skills in sustainable food production innovations, quality management and lean manufacturing. The course covers 6 interactive modules in food production and innovation, operations management, data analytics, food safety and quality management and lean manufacturing, finishing with the Sustainable Food Technology and Innovation Project module, where students will carry out a research project in the area of innovations and technologies in the agri-food sector.
This course is aimed at those who are either working in the food industry and would like to reskill to gain an additional qualification or those who do not have a specific background in food and would like to upskill in this area.
What makes this course different
Thriving Industry
Development of knowledge and skills in an area of demand across both business and services sectors in Food.
Flexible Delivery
All lectures to be online one day per week to facilitate students who are in employment. There will be 3 days of additional face-to-face, lab demonstrations and site visits over the entire year.
Career Opportunities
It is anticipated that graduates will progress to career opportunities in the broad Agri-Food industry, in a variety of roles including;
- PhD researcher
- Production Supervision
- Quality Management
- Technical Sales, Analytical
- Food Product Development
- Food Logistics/ Supply Chain roles.
- Research scientists/ engineers
- Food entrepreneurs
Course Delivery and Modules
The course will be delivered by Hybrid-Flexible (HyFlex) mode.
This course design enables a flexible participation policy for students, whereby students may choose to attend face-to-face synchronous class sessions in-person (typically in a traditional classroom) or complete course learning activities online without physically attending class. The HyFlex course allows the online delivery mode, allowing both synchronous and asynchronous participation.
All lectures to be streamed live from the classroom in DkIT one day per week, to facilitate students who are in employment. There will be 3 days of additional face-to-face, lab demonstrations and site visits over the entire year. MSc projects will also be timetabled time during the week for supervisor meetings and practical work.
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Semester 1
- Food Production and Innovation
- Operational Excellence
- Applied Data Analytics
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Semester 2
- Food Safety and Quality Management
- Food Analysis and Instrumentation
- Sensory Analysis and New Product Development
- Sustainable Food Technology Innovation Project
Education Progression
Graduates of the programmes will be well placed to progress academically to a Ph.D. by research and significant postgraduate opportunities are likely to arise for graduates of this programme. Graduates will also have the opportunities to progress into specialised areas in the food industry, which can be part of their individual CPD programme.
Fees and Funding
EU Fees:
Full-time (EU): €7,650
Non-EU Fees:
Full-time: €12,000
International applicants should contact international@dkit.ie for fee information.
Fees
€7,650
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum of a second-class honours degree (Grade 2) in Agriculture, Food Science, Science, Business, Engineering or related disciplines. This course is aimed at those who are either working in the food industry and would like to reskill to gain an additional qualification or for those who do not have a specific background in food and would like to upskill in this area.
International students must have a minimum level of English equivalent to IELTS 6.5. Candidates may be interviewed.
For candidates who do not meet the above entry criteria but have considerable relevant experience in the agri-food sector, the DkIT Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy and procedures will be applied. Learn more about RPL at DkIT
How To Apply
Apply Directly to DkIT
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.
International Application (non-EU)
International Applicants (not from or living in the EU) can apply through an agent or directly to DkIT to study this course.
Ask us a Question
If you have a question about the MSc in Sustainable Food Technology and Innovation please ask it below and we will get back to you.
Dr Siobhan Jordan
Head of Department of Agriculture, Food and Animal Health
Email: Siobhan.Jordan@dkit.ieDisclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).
