Abbreviation FT / PT
MSc (Food Industry: Management and Marketing) FT

This is a one-year full-time postgraduate programme offered by the School of Biological Sciences. The objective is to offer advanced training in management skills and marketing research methodology for food and/or nutritional science graduates working in the food industry or planning to work in the food industry. The programme emphasizes practical approaches to quality assurance and safety management in food production and distribution of food products, waste management and control, as well as market, business and financial strategies, organizational culture, product development and evaluation, future foods and compliance with food laws and regulations.

Lectures and workshops will be taught primarily by experts in the industry with relevant experience and perspectives.

Expected degree conferment will take place in

November / December 2025 (Winter Congregation)

Mode of Attendance

Full Time (one year and some Saturdays for projects and/or tutorials. Online teaching and learning may be adopted if face-to-face mode is not possible.)

Medium of Instruction

English

Programme Entrance Requirements

1. A Bachelor's degree in Science of this University or equivalent qualification from another University or comparable institution accepted for this purpose.

2. Preference will be given to those specializing in food science, nutrition, food safety, food technology or other related major.

Programme Admissions Advisor(s)

Dr Jetty CY Lee
Tel: 2299 0318 / 3917 3318 
Fax: 2858 3477
Email: jettylee@hku.hk
Dr Mingfu Wang
Fax: 2858 3477
Email: mfwang@hku.hk

Contacts

Tel: 3917 5287
Website: https://www.scifac.hku.hk

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