MSc in Sustainable Food Systems (European Double Degree Programme)
Cremona, Italy
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
07 May 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
With a strong basis in sustainable food production and an international profile, graduates of this program enjoy a wide range of career opportunities globally and are well-placed to obtain managerial positions in SMEs in the food industry, in fields such as:
- Supply Chain
- Quality and Safety
- Production and Processes
- Sustainable Development
- Food System Innovation
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Non-European residents
Candidates can request the “UCSC International Scholarship” while filling out the online application. The UCSC International Scholarship is an annual tuition fee reduction promoted by Università Cattolica to foster the access of international students to degree programs. The discount covers about 33% of the total cost.
Applicants are notified of the award by email when they receive an offer for admission.
For the academic year 2024/25, the tuition and university fee applicable to students who receive the UCSC International Scholarship is € 5,600.
This scholarship is automatically extended from year to year for the normal duration of the degree program. Successful candidates must maintain full-time enrolment status to finish their degrees on time. Should the candidate be unable to graduate on the expected date, all additional costs will be at the student’s expense.
In case students receive other forms of financial aid (scholarships and accommodation offered by EDUCatt), the UCSC International Scholarship will not be awarded.
Curriculum
Semester 1 Cremona, Italy Università Cattolica
- Seminar on Theological Issues
- Food Microbiology for Food Production
- Biochemistry of Food
- Food Supply Chain Management
- Economic Impact of Agricultural and Food Regulation
- Food Footprint: the Environmental Impact of the Agro-food Chain
- Introduction to the Sustainability of the Food System
Semester 2 Cremona, Italy Università Cattolica
- Food Technology and Plants
- Food Quality Assurance and International Certifications
- Digital Data Processing
- Law and Regulation in Food Value Chains
- Food Risk Analysis and Management
Semester 3 Lyon, France ISARA
This is a comprehensive applied semester enabling students to incorporate transversal and soft skills. They will include group work in strong cooperation with partner industries.
The semester is made of three parts:
- Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development in Food Industries
- Food Processing and Managerial Innovation
- Core Project
Semester 4
The Master’s thesis that will be discussed at ISARA, is to be carried out under the supervision of either ISARA or Università Cattolica and can also be conducted along with an internship in a food organization or food company.
The thesis is composed of:
- A written component (70% of the final grade)
- An oral examination (Viva) of the duration of 1 hour (30% of the final grade)
Program Outcome
Degree Awarded: Laurea Magistrale in: Food Processing, Innovation and Tradition (Issued by Università Cattolica) | Master of Science in Sustainable Food Systems (Issued by Isara Lyon)
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
With a strong basis in sustainable food production and an international profile, graduates of this program enjoy a wide range of career opportunities globally and are well-placed to obtain managerial positions in SMEs in the food industry, in fields such as:
- Supply Chain
- Quality and Safety
- Production and Processes
- Sustainable Development
- Food System Innovation