Food Product Technology

Program Overview

The Food Product Technology program at Alytaus kolegija equips students with the knowledge and skills to design, organize, and manage food production operations. Graduates are prepared for careers in the food industry, including food technologists, production managers, and quality assurance managers. The program emphasizes health-friendly technology, market demands, and ethical considerations.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

Food Product Technology is a study program offered by Alytaus kolegija / University of Applied Sciences, focusing on the design, organization, control, and improvement of technological activities in food manufacturing companies.

Objectives:

• Develop professionals capable of designing and organizing food production operations within companies.
• Ensure product quality and resource optimization based on health-friendly technology and market demands.
• Enhance students' abilities in accessing and analyzing information, teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking.

Program Description:

Graduates of this program are equipped with the knowledge and skills to:

• Apply principles and concepts from natural sciences, mathematics, engineering, and food technology across the food chain.
• Select raw materials, utilize technological equipment, and conduct experiments to assess the nutritional value, quality, and safety of food products.
• Design food processing technologies using advanced analytical and modeling methods.
• Manage food production operations, execute technological processes, and evaluate outcomes ethically, legally, and environmentally.
• Collaborate with experts in the field and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Engage in independent learning, utilize information technologies, and uphold ethical principles in their work.

Outline:

Careers:

Potential Career Paths, Opportunities, and Outcomes:

• The program prepares graduates for a wide range of careers in the food industry, including:
• Food technologists
• Food production managers
• Food safety inspectors
• Quality assurance managers
• Graduates are eligible to pursue further studies at the second cycle level by the approved procedure of the university.
• Completion of the program also allows graduates to pursue a double degree of Professional Bachelor in Business by choosing related studies from the Business Management study program.