Master in Processing of agricultural products
People's Friendship University Of Russia
Key Information
Campus location
Moscow, Russia
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
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Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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Introduction
It is difficult to imagine humanity without food products, which is in second place in terms of profitability after the raw materials business. It is modern agribusiness's task to meet the continually growing needs of the world's population for high-quality food. Experts in agricultural production should know the basics of crop production and modern processes for processing raw materials, storage and packaging technologies, product quality requirements, and international standards for standardization and certification.
From the beginning of their studies, students are immersed in practice-oriented scientific research related to the latest production methods and processing of agricultural products, diagnostics of microbes and toxins in processed products, and quality control of raw materials. They study methods of preservation and safe storage of farm products. Explore the main approaches to organic food production. Leading practitioners of specialized research institutes, employees of processing enterprises are involved in teaching in the magistracy. as well as representatives of employing companies
Disciplines of the program: "Microbiology", "Biochemistry", "Modern food processing", "Standardization and food quality control", "Agricultural machines", "Food packing", etc. The program is implemented in English.
Practising in leading companies for the production and processing of agricultural products, such as Potato Union, Danone company, etc., allows you to master the chosen profession's nuances from future employers. Research practice at enterprises and specialized research institutes forms professional competencies among future specialists that will enable them to participate in international competitions and undergo training abroad.
Career
Having successfully mastered the educational program, you will be able to take the position of a manager in the world's leading companies for the production of agricultural products, both in Russia and abroad, work in the customs services, become an expert of the international organization FAO, and open your own food production company.