Master's Degree Programme in Food Chain Development: YRKK20R
Code: YRKK20R
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 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.
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Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 |
Autumn
2020 |
Spring
2021 |
Autumn
2021 |
Spring
2022 |
Autumn
2022 |
Spring
2023 |
1. / 2020 | 2. / 2020 | 3. / 2021 | 4. / 2021 | 5. / 2021 | 1. / 2021 | 2. / 2021 | 3. / 2022 | 4. / 2022 | 5. / 2022 | 1. / 2022 | 2. / 2022 | 3. / 2023 | 4. / 2023 | 5. / 2023 |
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YRKK20R-1001 |
COMPULSORY ADVANCED STUDIES
(Choose all) |
25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||
KA00CB05 | Developing of the Nutritional Quality | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | ||||||||||||||||
8F00CG28 | Development of Food Process | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
KD00CD57 | Leadership skills of the future | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
YRKK20R-1004 |
OPTIONAL ADVANCED STUDIES
(Choose ects: 20) |
20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
CB00CK18 | Learn to write about food and nutrition issues in the media | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.3 | |||||||||||||||
KA00CB13 | Nutrition Project | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
CB00CG06 | Strategic management | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
KA00CA99 | Risk Management | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
KD00CD31 | Management of Intellectual Capital | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
KD00CD53 | Customer Relationship Management | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
KD00CD33 | Marketing Communication Management | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
KD00CD39 | Marketing Capability Development | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
YRKK20R-1002 |
FREE CHOICE STUDIES
(Choose ects: 15) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
YRKK20R-1003 |
MASTER'S THESIS
(Choose ects: 30) |
30 | 30 | 30 | 15 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||
KA00CB21 | Master's Thesis | 30 | 15 | 15 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||
Total | 90 | 52.5 | 42.5 | 0 | 27.5 | 25 | 25 | 17.5 | 0 | 0 | 13.85 | 13.85 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 12.55 | 12.55 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |
Development and Research |
Changes in Operational Environment and Future Developments |
Management of Intellectual Capital |
Master's Thesis |
2 Ethical competence
- is able to take responsibility for the actions of a community and for the consequences of these actions |
Development and Research |
Leadership skills of the future |
Management of Intellectual Capital |
Customer Relationship Management |
Marketing Communication Management |
Marketing Capability Development |
Master's Thesis |
3 Working community competence
- is able to develop the operations of a work community |
Leadership skills of the future |
Learn to write about food and nutrition issues in the media |
Nutrition Project |
Strategic management |
Risk Management |
Management of Intellectual Capital |
Master's Thesis |
4 Innovation competence
- is able to manage research, development and innovation projects and masters the methods of research and development work |
Leadership skills of the future |
Management of Intellectual Capital |
Customer Relationship Management |
Marketing Communication Management |
Marketing Capability Development |
Master's Thesis |
5 Internationalization competence
- is capable of international communication in one’s work and in the development of operations |
Learn to write about food and nutrition issues in the media |
Nutrition Project |
Customer Relationship Management |
Marketing Communication Management |
Marketing Capability Development |
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. |
Changes in Operational Environment and Future Developments |
Development of Food Process |
Leadership skills of the future |
Strategic management |
Risk Management |
Customer Relationship Management |
Marketing Communication Management |
Marketing Capability Development |
Master's Thesis |
7 Quality control competence
- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems |
Development and Research |
Developing of the Nutritional Quality |
Development of Food Process |
Strategic management |
Risk Management |
Master's Thesis |
Not grouped |
Master's Degree Programme in Food Chain Development competencies
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 |
Development and Research |
Learn to write about food and nutrition issues in the media |
Master's Thesis |
2 Process management competence
- is able to analyse and develop the processes of food sector |
Development of Food Process |
Leadership skills of the future |
Strategic management |
Risk Management |
Management of Intellectual Capital |
Customer Relationship Management |
Marketing Communication 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. |
Changes in Operational Environment and Future Developments |
Development of Food Process |
Strategic management |
Risk Management |
Management of Intellectual Capital |
4 Tourism and Hospitality Management Competence
- is able to analyze and evaluate customer and user orientation of services. |
Developing of the Nutritional Quality |
Leadership skills of the future |
Learn to write about food and nutrition issues in the media |
Nutrition Project |
Customer Relationship Management |
Marketing Communication Management |
5 Nutrition management competence |
Developing of the Nutritional Quality |
Learn to write about food and nutrition issues in the media |
Nutrition Project |
Not grouped |
Marketing Capability Development |
Master’s Degree studies
1 Advanced Professional Studies |
Development and Research |
Changes in Operational Environment and Future Developments |
Developing of the Nutritional Quality |
Development of Food Process |
Leadership skills of the future |
Learn to write about food and nutrition issues in the media |
Nutrition Project |
Strategic management |
Risk Management |
Management of Intellectual Capital |
Customer Relationship Management |
Marketing Communication Management |
Marketing Capability Development |
2 Free Choice Studies |
No attached course units |
3 Thesis |
Master's Thesis |
Not grouped |
Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
---|---|---|
YRKK20R-1001 |
COMPULSORY ADVANCED STUDIES
(Choose all) |
25 |
9B00BT12 | Development and Research | 5 |
KA00CA97 | Changes in Operational Environment and Future Developments | 5 |
KA00CB05 | Developing of the Nutritional Quality | 5 |
8F00CG28 | Development of Food Process | 5 |
KD00CD57 | Leadership skills of the future | 5 |
YRKK20R-1004 |
OPTIONAL ADVANCED STUDIES
(Choose ects: 20) |
20 |
CB00CK18 | Learn to write about food and nutrition issues in the media | 5 |
KA00CB13 | Nutrition Project | 5 |
CB00CG06 | Strategic management | 5 |
KA00CA99 | Risk Management | 5 |
KD00CD31 | Management of Intellectual Capital | 5 |
KD00CD53 | Customer Relationship Management | 5 |
KD00CD33 | Marketing Communication Management | 5 |
KD00CD39 | Marketing Capability Development | 5 |
YRKK20R-1002 |
FREE CHOICE STUDIES
(Choose ects: 15) |
15 |
YRKK20R-1003 |
MASTER'S THESIS
(Choose ects: 30) |
30 |
KA00CB21 | Master's Thesis | 30 |