This postgraduate course is for students and professionals who wish to apply latest knowledge and practices into society at all operational and stakeholder levels, including personal entrepreneurship. It is aimed at those who wish to broaden and deepen their understanding and experience to work across public and private sectors of the food value chain. Graduates will become part of a network of professionals who develop and manage the supply of foods to meet individualised and population-based needs, with direct consequences for human survival and enterprise.
You will study the fundamentals of primary science disciplines involved with food production and human nutrition, and cross-discipline aspects including global trade, consumer perspectives, and future trends. You will develop advanced knowledge in areas of your choice. The course culminates with a research project or a placement in industry.
We are facing enormous world-wide challenges in coming decades, including a rapidly growing population, and one that is ageing quickly. The challenge is to achieve adequate supply of food under sustainable conditions. In fact, one of the major United Nations Sustainable Development Goals is 'zero hunger'. The United Nations has called for a rethink on our how we produce, process and consume food.
The application of existing and new technology by trained professionals will inform how these challenges are faced. The food industry will require greater global capability to address many challenges and opportunities, including:
- Certain, sustainable and equitable supply of food
- Nutrition that promotes health and longevity
- Transformational and disruptive science and technology
- Personalised consumer demand
If you are passionate about creating a better world with a focus on how food is created and managed, this course is for you.
Unlike many food science programs, the Monash offering is unique because it is the only 'post-farm gate'-focused Masters in food in Australia. That is, the course covers all aspects of food science, supply chain and marketing, including the future of food production and supply. The course addresses the value-addition that occurs along the supply chain, new technologies and trends that impact the business of food marketing, and the all-important interface with consumers.
Students are also guaranteed a head start in the work place by accessing industry internship placement, as supported by Monash Food Innovation, with its network of Australian and International industry linkages.
CAREER OUTCOMES
Master of Food Science and Agribusiness graduates can expect excellent career opportunities upon graduating from this course.
Industry analysts have predicted a strong growth in the demand for food science and agribusiness graduates in the next decade, needed to manage the expanding industrial production of high-quality food for a growing population that meets consumer preferences.
- Typical career paths include:
- Regulatory officer
- Food technologist
- Product/process development scientist
- Food microbiologist
- Food chemist
- Food product or ingredient development specialist
- Food plant production supervisor/ manager
- Researcher
- Food policy officer
- Academia
- Entrepreneur and business owner
GET IN TOUCH
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Contact:
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