BSc (Hons) Food Safety Management
This innovative degree programme aims to educate students in contemporary international agriculture who, upon graduation, will be able to apply their advanced and specialized skills to the management of agricultural enterprises and the quality enhancement of agricultural products. The aim is to produce high-quality graduates such as agricultural advisors; agronomists, nutritionists, and farm and enterprise managers with all-around abilities to meet the requirements of an increasingly diverse and technologically advanced agricultural industry in Uzbekistan and the rest of the world.
Course content
Food safety is a major area of concern to governments and business, globally. While significant steps have been taken to address food safety issues, much remains to be done, in Uzbekistan and elsewhere. There is thus an identified need for new graduate entrants to this field. Those entering this area of work need a broad skill set that encompasses the science and technology of food production and safety as well as the more generic management skills found in all business degrees. This pathway will therefore complement the business core modules with a full focus on food safety throughout the food supply chain.
Modules
All our programmes provide practical skills and training opportunities, a focus on innovation and guidance for personal growth and development, insights into global challenges and perspectives, and the development and integration of research-informed teaching. Module content is designed to address the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, reflecting our shared commitment to the national and global challenges of sustainability, climate change and reduced carbon / net zero aims.
Year one
U1021 – People and Organisations
U1015 – Business Finance
U1019 – Global Business Environment
U1018 – Principles of Marketing
U1020 – Principles of Economics
U1001 – English for Academic Purposes II (EAPII)
U1022 – Business Informatics
U1013 – Introduction to the Agri-Food Industry
Year two
U2031 – Food Science and Technology
U2017 – Practical E- Business and E-Commerce
U2011 – Introduction to Research Skills
U2004 – Personal and Professional Development Skills and Employability
U2018 – Operations Management
U2025 – Human Nutrition, Health and Society
U2026 – People, Food and Society
U2027 – Food Safety and Quality Management
Year three
U3004 – Research Project / Dissertation
U3016 – International Business Issues
U3017 – Smart Food Systems
U3024 – Food, Ethics and Governance
U3025 – Inspiring Change in Policy and Practice
U3026 – Poverty and Food Security
U3027 – Facing the Global Challenges in Food and Agriculture
Careers and graduate destinations
Upon graduation, students are aware of the importance of the pillars of sustainability, animal welfare and soil management to the success of the agricultural industry and the complex interaction between elements within an enterprise, and how these can be utilised to produce sustainable performance that has a positive impact on the success of the parent business.
You could progress into a range of careers including:
- Agricultural policy
- Farm management
- Enterprise/unit operator in agricultural or production-based enterprises either domestically or internationally.
- Food security and safety
- Farm business / agricultural consultancy
Entry requirements
Students completing successfully the BSc (Hons) Agriculture (Foundation Year) can progress to the BSc Farm Business Management degree. Meanwhile, the following standard University entry requirements will be appropriate for those who didn’t complete the Foundation Year of the current programme:
1. IELTS Academic (UKVI version) min. overall 6.0 with no element below 5.5 or the equivalent of either:
- B2 Level – CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference)
- 85-90 scores on Duolingo English Test
Please note that University offers a Corinium Language Associates examination (developed on demand to test candidates of the International Agriculture University) for those who don’t have the above-mentioned certificates on a paid basis.
2. 104 UCAS Tariff points or the equivalent of either:
- Successful completion of Year 2 (Transcript) from a University 4-year degree OR
- Successful completion of Year 1 (Transcript) from a University 4-year degree
Fees
Tuition Fees Uzb
28 000 000 UZS
per year
Tuition Fees International
$3,700 USD
per year
Duration
4 years – full time
