Food Science, Food Technology and Management Courses

SCHOOL OF FOOD SCIENCE

The School of Food Science was started in the year 1996 with an undergraduate course, B.Sc. Nutrition, Food service management and Dietetics. B.Sc. Food Science and Management and M.Sc. Food technology and Management have been introduced from the academic year 2008-2009

M.Sc. Food technology and Management

This unique course, first of its kind in the country has been designed for students who are interested in a management career in the food industry or related sectors. This course offers a challenging opportunity to develop both skills in business Science and Technology, with the goal of pursuing professional and management careers in Food related industries

Objectives

•  To understand the need and scope of the functional areas of management in the food industry

•  To understand the core scientific disciplines involved in food science, business-oriented subjects and marketing within the context of the food industry.

•  To train students as enterprising entrepreneurs in the food industry and related sectors.

•  To acquire skills in researching, evaluating and communicating issues in relation to food sciences.

•  To prepare students for leadership positions within the food industry and related sectors.

•  To provide the scientific, technological and managerial skills needed for graduates entering a managerial career in food production or processing.

Eligibility

Candidates for admission to M. Sc Food Technology and Management course shall be required to have a pass in Bachelors degree in B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics /B.Sc. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics/ B.Sc. Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics/ B.Sc. Biochemistry /B.Sc. Home Science/ B.Sc. Plant biology and Plant biotechnology / B.Sc. Microbiology/ B.Sc. Chemistry, B.Sc. Zoology and any other related/ allied degree in Life Science, Nutrition, Food Science and Chemical science of the University of Madras or any other related/ allied degree in Life Science, Nutrition science, Food Science and Chemical science of other universities .

Selection procedure

•  Performance in the entrance test - comprises objective and descriptive questions on Logical Reasoning, Analytical thinking, Basic scientific principles and recent advances in food industry.

•  Personal interview

Course content

• Food Science
• Food and Industrial Microbiology
• Food Chemistry
• Food Analysis
• Food Biotechnology
• Food Packaging
• Cereal and Legume Technology
• Technology of Oilseeds and Fats
• Principles of Management
• Marketing and Advertising
• Operations Management
• Food Logistics Management
• Accounting and Finance
• Food Merchandising
• Food Product Development
• Fruit and Vegetable Technology
• Animal Product Technology

The student is required to complete a 6 month major project/ dissertation in partial fulfillment of her postgraduate degree.

Library

Students have an access to more than 5000 food science and management related books including several related National and International research journals.

Laboratories

• The department has a Food Science Laboratory and Analytical and Chemical Laboratory which is well equipped with major and minor equipments
• A bakery science laboratory has also been setup with state of art equipments.

Teaching Methodology

• Student seminars
• Field visits
• Outbound Training - Attending national and international conferences
• Activity Based Teaching - Home experiments and Demonstrations
• E-Learning - Web Downloads & E-contents
• Research Based - Review of peer reviewed journals, Surveys, experimental studies & Data Analysis

Internships

The students undergo 60 days practical exposure and in-plant training as a component of study in a food processing industry. This helps the students to gain an exposure to the various departments and functional areas of a processing industry. The students also require to involve in a project of short duration (30 - 45 days) guided by the industry experts.

Prominent places of internship:

• Britannia Industries Ltd.
• Glaxo Smithkline Consumer Pvt Ltd.
• B Naturals
• Hatsun Agro Product Ltd.
• Lanson Ventures
• Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd
• Mrs. Bectors Cremica Group
• Megafood Products Madras Pvt Ltd
• Innovative Foods Ltd
• Delbake, Australia
• Mc Donald's
• Hotbreads
• Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt. Ltd.

Awards for Academic Achievements

• Proficiency prizes for subject toppers
•  Medals for University Rank Holders
•  Prize for the Best outgoing student

Student club

Prakriti, the club of the department helps in stimulating a sense of
competitiveness and challenge in the young minds through their
prominent annual activities which include:

•  Novel food formulations and Food design
•  Innovative business idea
•  Packaging design
•  Paper presentations

The Journal of Food and Nutrition

The department brings out an annual in-house Journal which encompasses the various facets of Food Science & Nutrition. The students are encouraged to engage themselves in small time research and publish their findings in the journal.

What Next?

Post-Graduates can be placed in food industries and food related sectors as :

• Food Microbiologist

•  Food Analyst

•  Food Packaging Managers

•  Customer Relation Personnel

•  Food Inspectors

•  Food Quality Control Managers

•  Flavor Technologist

•  Food and Drug Inspector

•  Plant Manager

•  Production Supervisor

•  Sales and Marketing personnel

•  Food Consultant

•  Visual merchandiser

•  Food logistics manager

•  R & D

FACULTY PROFILE

UNIQUENESS OF THE DEPARTMENT

• Students undergo internships in food processing industries at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Novel product development is an exercise which provides students with an opportunity to prepare and package new processed alternatives that offer convenience, variety and nutrition.
• Students are given opportunities to participate and present in National and international seminars and conferences
• An in house bakery has been set up by the department featuring innovative new products for preparation and sale of bread and baked products.

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Courses Offered in the School of Food Science, M.O.P Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai.
B.Sc. Food Science and Management || M.Sc. Food Technology and Management