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Master's Degree Programme in Food Chain Development: YRKK22I

Code: YRKK22I

Degree:
Master of Engineering

Degree title:
Master of Engineering

Credits:
60 ects

Duration:
1.5 years (60 cr)

Start semester:
Autumn 2022

Descriptions

The degree programme leads to a higher education degree which is a second cycle Master-level degree in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).

In the studies of Food Chain Development there are various courses in the area of studying methods, operational environment analysis, business management, process management, nutrition and marketing.

During the studies socio-constructivism is a main approach. Teacher is coaching students to ask for theoretical knowledge and use their working life experience to develop their competence. As a tools essays, practical assignments and various plans for real working life are used.

Show study timings by semester, study year or period

Code Name Credits (cr) 2022-2023 2023-2024 Autumn
2022
Spring
2023
Autumn
2023
1. / 2022 2. / 2022 3. / 2023 4. / 2023 5. / 2023 1. / 2023 2. / 2023
YRKK22I-1001
COMPULSORY ADVANCED STUDIES

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15
9B00BT12 Development and research 5 5 2.5 2.5 1.3 1.3 0.8 0.8 0.8
KA00CA97 Changes in Operational Environment and Future Developments 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
8F00CG28 Development of food process 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
YRKK22I-1002
OPTIONAL ADVANCED STUDIES

(Choose ects: 10)

10
KA00CA99 Risk Management 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
KA00CB05 Developing of the Nutritional Quality 5 5 2.5 2.5 1.3 1.3 0.8 0.8 0.8
CB00CG06 Strategic management 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
KD00CD57 Leadership skills of the future 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
KC00CF48 Project Management 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
YRKK22I-1003
FREE CHOICE STUDIES

(Choose ects: 5)

5
YRKK22I-1004
MASTER'S THESIS

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30
KA00CA93 Master's Thesis 30 15 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 3.8 3.8 2.5 2.5 2.5 3.8 3.8
Total 60 50 12.5 22.5 27.5 12.5 11.35 11.35 9.2 9.2 9.2 6.25 6.25

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

General competencies (Master’s Degrees)

1 Learning competence

- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s expertise in a versatile and focused way
- is able to retrieve, analyze and produce information and evaluate it critically from the point of view of different fields
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning in a target-oriented way

Development and research
Changes in Operational Environment and Future Developments
Project Management
Master's Thesis
2 Ethical competence

- is able to take responsibility for the actions of a community and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to apply the ethical principles of the subject field as an expert and as a developer of working life
- is able to make decisions considering an individual and the community
- is able to contribute to the principles of equality in working life
- is able to contribute to the principles of sustainable development and social responsibility
- is capable of leading socially influential activities based on ethical values

Development and research
Leadership skills of the future
Project Management
Master's Thesis
3 Working community competence

- is able to develop the operations of a work community
- is able to develop multidisciplinary communication and interaction in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s work
- is able to create networks and partnerships
- is capable of management and supervision tasks and is able to improve activities in complicated and unpredictable environments
- is able to work as an expert or entrepreneur and has abilities for management and supervision tasks

Changes in Operational Environment and Future Developments
Risk Management
Strategic management
Leadership skills of the future
Project Management
Master's Thesis
4 Innovation competence

- is able to manage research, development and innovation projects and masters the methods of research and development work
- is able to manage project work
- is able to create new information and improve existing working methods by combining expertise from different fields
- is able to develop customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions

Leadership skills of the future
Project Management
Master's Thesis
5 Internationalization competence

- is capable of international communication in one’s work and in the development of operations
- is able to operate in international environments
- is able to predict the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field

Changes in Operational Environment and Future Developments
Project Management
Master's Thesis
6 Entrepreneurial competence

- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.

Changes in Operational Environment and Future Developments
Development of food process
Risk Management
Strategic management
Leadership skills of the future
Project Management
Master's Thesis
7 Quality control competence

- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.

Development and research
Development of food process
Risk Management
Developing of the Nutritional Quality
Strategic management
Project Management
Master's Thesis
Not grouped

Master's Degree Programme in Food Chain Development competencies

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1 Competence in research and development

- is able to plan, organize and develop her/his work is capable to transfer principles of research and development to her/his work
- is able to manage research and development methods at a level needed in working life
- is able to analyze results of research and development work
- he/she is able, too, to evaluate the significance of them and communicate as an expert

Development and research
Developing of the Nutritional Quality
Master's Thesis
2 Process management competence

- is able to analyse and develop the processes of food sector

Development and research
Changes in Operational Environment and Future Developments
Development of food process
Risk Management
Developing of the Nutritional Quality
Strategic management
Leadership skills of the future
Project Management
Master's Thesis
3 Strategic management competence

- is able to anticipate and analyze national and changes in international business environment, and to find new opportunities from those changes.
- can define business objectives, core competencies and strategies of an organization, and manage according to them.

Changes in Operational Environment and Future Developments
Strategic management
Master's Thesis
Not grouped

Code Name Credits (cr)
YRKK22I-1001
COMPULSORY ADVANCED STUDIES

(Choose all)

15
9B00BT12 Development and research 5
KA00CA97 Changes in Operational Environment and Future Developments 5
8F00CG28 Development of food process 5
YRKK22I-1002
OPTIONAL ADVANCED STUDIES

(Choose ects: 10)

10
KA00CA99 Risk Management 5
KA00CB05 Developing of the Nutritional Quality 5
CB00CG06 Strategic management 5
KD00CD57 Leadership skills of the future 5
KC00CF48 Project Management 5
YRKK22I-1003
FREE CHOICE STUDIES

(Choose ects: 5)

5
YRKK22I-1004
MASTER'S THESIS

(Choose all)

30
KA00CA93 Master's Thesis 30