36 monthsProgramme duration
31,534 USDTuition Fee/year
30 Apr, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Food Science
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Aims & Characteristics
The Doctor of Food Science and Management (DFSM) programme is designed to address the evolving needs of the food industry, whose complex challenges require professionals who possess advanced scientific knowledge and exceptional management skills. The integration of food and nutritional sciences with industry management is essential for driving innovation, sustainability and responsible practices. This programme caters to seasoned professionals who seek to advance their careers while contributing to a healthier and more resilient and efficient food ecosystem. Upon graduation, professional doctoral award holders will have demonstrated their ability to innovate in the food industry.
Specifically, the DFSM programme has four aims, namely to:
- equip professionals with advanced scientific methodologies and management competencies tailored to the intricacies of the food industry;
- foster innovative thinking, ethical decision-making and strategic leadership within a dynamic and competitive food landscape;
- empower graduates to drive positive transformation from sustainable sourcing and production to responsible marketing and consumer education; and
- cultivate a global perspective that enables graduates to navigate diverse cultural and regulatory landscapes.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Food Science
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Aims & Characteristics
The Doctor of Food Science and Management (DFSM) programme is designed to address the evolving needs of the food industry, whose complex challenges require professionals who possess advanced scientific knowledge and exceptional management skills. The integration of food and nutritional sciences with industry management is essential for driving innovation, sustainability and responsible practices. This programme caters to seasoned professionals who seek to advance their careers while contributing to a healthier and more resilient and efficient food ecosystem. Upon graduation, professional doctoral award holders will have demonstrated their ability to innovate in the food industry.
Specifically, the DFSM programme has four aims, namely to:
- equip professionals with advanced scientific methodologies and management competencies tailored to the intricacies of the food industry;
- foster innovative thinking, ethical decision-making and strategic leadership within a dynamic and competitive food landscape;
- empower graduates to drive positive transformation from sustainable sourcing and production to responsible marketing and consumer education; and
- cultivate a global perspective that enables graduates to navigate diverse cultural and regulatory landscapes.
Admission Requirements
General Requirement
- A Master’s degree in food science, nutrition, management, business administration, or a related discipline, with at least five years of managerial experience.
- Alternatively, applicants in senior management positions with a recognised first degree and membership of a recognised professional body in food science, nutrition, management, business administration, or a related field, or those with exceptional experience and outstanding contributions in the industry, may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Non-native English speakers who have received their Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English must provide results from one of the following proficiency tests to meet the minimum English language requirement for admission purposes:
- a score of 80 or above on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-Based Test taken within 2 years; or
- an overall band score of 6.0 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Module taken within 2 years; or
- a passing score on an English written test organised by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and satisfactory performance in the admission interview.
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