Master of Hospitality Management, Food Chain Development

Name of the Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Food Chain Development

Specialisations

There are no lines of specialization. In the Master's Degree Program “Food Chain Development” hospitality management students are studying partly together with students whose background is in agriculture or food engineering.

Qualification awarded

Master of Hospitality Management

Level of qualification

The degree programme leads to a higher education degree which is a second cycle Master-level degree in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). According to the eight-level classification of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) the degree represents level 7.
The description of the level of the Degree is included in the Statute, at
http://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2017/20170120

Specific admission requirements

Please see the websites www.opintopolku.fi and www.seamk.fi/haku.
On the websites, application and instructions are in Finnish language for the degree programmes taught in Finnish.

Qualification requirements and regulations (incl. graduation requirements)

Please see the Degree Regulations of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

Please see the Degree Regulations of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.

Structure of the studies

Structure of the studies In the 60 ECTS Credit program there is 50 cr compulsory studies and 10 cr free choice studies. Already in the beginning of the studies student are advised to start their 30 cr thesis process.

Profile of the programme

In the studies of Food Chain Management there are various courses in the area of studying methods, operational environment analysis, business management, process management, nutrition and marketing. Hospitality management based students may concentrate in nutrition and marketing. In the thesis process the student deepens her/his competence in her/his subject area.

Pedagogical approach and learning environment

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.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (RPL)

The arrangements are based on the general RPL guidelines established at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.

Occupational profiles

The graduates from the degree program are qualified to expert level to work in various companies and organization in the area of food chain

Internationalization

Internationalization There are some course books and other learning materials in English. One course will be taught in English.

Access to further studies

Eligible for doctoral studies.

Graduation requirements

Please see the Degree Regulations of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences and instructions for graduates at Intra.

Mode of study

Mode of study Mode of study This programme is a part of our adult education. Students attend part-time and teaching takes place through various modes on weekends (Thu.-Sat.).

Head of degree programme

Anne-Maria Aho
Sähköposti: anne-maria.aho(at)seamk.fi
Puhelin: 040 830 4173

Margit Närvä
e-mail: margit.narva(at)seamk.fi
Phone: +358 (0)40 830 2433

Student counsellor

Essi Hauta
e-mail: essi.hauta(a)seamk.fi
Phone: +358 (0)40 830 1262

Student services

Student services Tel. +358 20 124 5055, studentservices(at)seamk.fi