Doctor of Philosophy (Food Service Technology) 24 months PHD Programme By Management and Science University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Food Science

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy (Food Service Technology) is a research-based program designed to advance knowledge, innovation, and leadership in the management, production, and technological aspects of the food service industry. This program integrates food science, nutrition, hospitality, engineering, and business management to address contemporary issues in food service systems, sustainability, and consumer health.

Candidates will undertake independent and original research that contributes significantly to the body of knowledge in food service technology. Graduates will emerge as scholars and professionals capable of influencing policy, improving industry practices, and driving innovations that enhance food safety, quality, and efficiency in various food service settings.

Areas of Research :

  • Research areas may include, but are not limited to:
  • Food Service Operations and Systems Management
  • Food Safety and Quality Control Technologies
  • Smart Kitchens and Digital Food Service Innovations
  • Sustainable Food Production and Waste Management
  • Menu Engineering and Nutritional Optimization
  • Consumer Behavior and Service Experience
  • Automation and Robotics in Food Service
  • Food Supply Chain and Logistics Technologies

Programme overview

Main Subject

Food Science

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy (Food Service Technology) is a research-based program designed to advance knowledge, innovation, and leadership in the management, production, and technological aspects of the food service industry. This program integrates food science, nutrition, hospitality, engineering, and business management to address contemporary issues in food service systems, sustainability, and consumer health.

Candidates will undertake independent and original research that contributes significantly to the body of knowledge in food service technology. Graduates will emerge as scholars and professionals capable of influencing policy, improving industry practices, and driving innovations that enhance food safety, quality, and efficiency in various food service settings.

Areas of Research :

  • Research areas may include, but are not limited to:
  • Food Service Operations and Systems Management
  • Food Safety and Quality Control Technologies
  • Smart Kitchens and Digital Food Service Innovations
  • Sustainable Food Production and Waste Management
  • Menu Engineering and Nutritional Optimization
  • Consumer Behavior and Service Experience
  • Automation and Robotics in Food Service
  • Food Supply Chain and Logistics Technologies

Admission Requirements

ENTRANCE QUALIFICATION BASED OF PROGRAM STANDARD (MASTER’S AND DOCTORAL DEGREE)

  1. A master’s degree accepted by the HEP Senate; or
  2. Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree that are accepted by the HEP Senate.

Note for PhD by Research:

i. *HEP can accept excellent graduates of Bachelor’s Degree (Malaysian Qualifications Framework Level 6), for direct entry into the Doctoral program (MQF Level 8) with the following conditions:

  1. A student qualifying for first class or equivalent; or
  2. Obtain a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.67 or its equivalent from the academic programme or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme; and
  3. Rigorous internal assessment by HEP; and
  4. Obtained approval from the HEP senate and accepted as candidacy of Doctoral programme, MQF Level 8. Students should show appropriate progress during the candidature.

Students need to be informed that students will not be awarded with a Master's Degree as an exit award if they do not fulfill their Doctorate level.

ii. Candidates registered for Master’s Degree by research programmes with a Bachelor’s Degree level may apply to convert their candidacy to the PhD programmes subject to having shown competency and capability in conducting research at PhD level and approval by the HEP Senate.

*Source: Amendments as in MQA Circular Letter No. 3/2019 with reference no. MQA.100-1/7/1 Jld.2 (21) dated July 17th, 2019 effective on August 1st, 2019 for new cohort of students. 

2 Years
Sep

Domestic
7,324 USD

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