1. General information
− Program: Food Technology (Công nghệ Thực phẩm)
− Program code: 7540101
− Education level: engineer
− Form of education: formal
− Training program: single-major program awarded 01 degree by International University (IU)
− Modes of admissions: 06 modes
− Location: main campus (Thu Duc)
− Teaching language: English
− Duration: 4.5 years
− Total credits: 150
− Degree: Bachelor of Engineering in Food Technology (Kỹ sư Công nghệ thực phẩm)
− Accredited by AUN-QA, MOET
− Tuition fee: 45 – 50 million VND/year (according to the number of credits)
2. Program descriptions
− Comprehensive knowledge in the fields of science, industry, and management (production, quality, and environment).
− Emphasis on practical skills and access to new technology.
− The Food Technology training program is divided into 3 orientations:
+ Research orientation
+ Industry-production orientation
+ Management and service orientation
3. Program objectives
The Food Technology major at the International University aims to produce food engineers with the following specific objectives:
− Ability to make decisions in food management (PO1): Analyze, evaluate, and make standards and management rules for food technology (food industrial ownership, packaging, labels), quality, and food safety for managers to make decisions.
− Ability to provide food services (PO2): Consult on technology transfer investment; consult on nutrition, food quality and food safety, provide food inspection, and quality control services.
− Ability to design, improve and perfect food products (PO3): Research to improve and develop new food products that benefit human health; research to improve food production techniques and applications.
− Ability to manage, operate, and produce food (PO4): Be in charge of and participate in technical and quality management in the food production technology chain; organize production and business operations in the food industry.
− Having skills in critical thinking, decision-making, international communication, and teamwork (PO5): Have analytical skills, make decisions, solve problems, have teamwork skills, and work in an international, multicultural environment.
− Having good health, high social and professional responsibility (PO6): Have professional ethics, understanding of laws and international food safety regulations, and good health.
4. Training orientation
The orientation of undergraduate training in Food Technology at International University is determined based on important foundations:
− Compliance with the training development strategy of VNU-HCM.
− Meeting the needs of human resources in the food industry in the country and the region.
− Aligning with training trends in developed countries, to exploit the potential for training and research cooperation with international partners.
The training program in Food Technology at International University is designed to train food engineers, with the following main features:
− Providing a broad, balanced understanding of food science and food engineering.
− Providing fundamental knowledge of food management (including production management, quality, food safety, and environmental hygiene).
− Emphasis on practical skills and access to high-tech equipment.
− Teaching entirely in English (graduates will achieve English proficiency IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 61).
5. Career opportunities
With good professional qualifications and proficient English, Food Technology engineers graduating from International University can do jobs related to:
− Operation and management
− Teaching and research
− Consulting and services
− Business, start-up
Opportunities to work and promote at:
− Domestic and international companies
− Universities, Institutes, Research Centers
− Service agencies, quality management, food safety, environment and public health
− State administrative agencies in charge of technology and intellectual property
6. Learning trajectory
Undergraduate training program in Food Technology – Batch of 2023
For more information, please access:
https://tuyensinh.hcmiu.edu.vn/chuong-trinh/dh-cong-nghe-thuc-pham/
Or contact directly for detailed advice on field expertise:
Food Technology Department – International University, VNU-HCM
Phone: 028 3724 4207 – Ext: 3824 – 3980
Email: foodtechnology@hcmiu.edu.vn
LinkedIn: IU Food Technology
Fanpage: IU Food Technology
