Foodstuffs are fascinating products. They are not only a source of nutrition, but also contribute to our own pleasure and health. Food engineers are involved in manufacture, processing and commerce, in fact at every stage in the value creation chain. They play an important role, not only in quality assurance for foods and in research and development of new food substances, but also in the area of management and in running companies.

The Food Technology course imparts a wide range of competences that are needed for a career in the food industry or trade, from consumer psychology to product development, production and marketing. 

It links scientific and technological disciplines to business administration and marketing. Choice of a special emphasis allows students to focus on their individual interests. The broadly-based and interdisciplinary nature of their studies forms an excellent basis for a successful career.

A broad spectrum of job possibilities across the food sector awaits graduates from the course, ranging from the procurement of raw materials, food processing to marketing and sales. Because of the economic importance of the food sector and the wide scope of the course, employment opportunities are excellent. Possibilities include:

• Research and development (new products, technologies, processes), innovation management
• Purchasing / supply chain management (optimisation of manufacturing processes, food safety, materials and goods logistics)
• Production planning and management
• Company laboratory management
• Quality management and food law
• Food inspection
• Marketing and product management
• Sales management / consultancy