Doctor of Food Science

Doctor of Food Science is a PhD program taught at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. Intake: September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (3 years (full-time)) options.

The Doctor of Food Science and Management (DFSM) at Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a taught doctoral degree that combines food science with business management. Students study core subjects such as Academic Integrity and Ethics, Advanced Topics in Food Safety in Action, Advanced Topics in Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals, Business Research Analysis and Design, Recent Topics in Food Science and Management, and Scientific Research Analysis and Design.

Teaching uses a mixed mode and classes are normally scheduled on weekends. The programme requires 52 credits, including core subjects, elective subjects, residential subjects, and thesis subjects (DFSM Thesis I and DFSM Thesis II). A 1-credit subject (Academic Integrity and Ethics in Science) is not charged tuition fees. The programme includes residential and thesis components alongside elective study.

The programme targets business leaders and senior management professionals in the food industry within the Greater China region and beyond. Graduates are expected to integrate advanced scientific methods and management skills and move into strategic leadership roles.

Modules

• Academic Integrity and Ethics (1 credit)
• Advanced Topics in Food Safety in Action (3 credits)
• Advanced Topics in Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals (3 credits)
• Business Research Analysis and Design (3 credits)
• Recent Topics in Food Science and Management (3 credits)
• Scientific Research Analysis and Design (3 credits)
• Advanced Financial Management (3 credits)
• Current Issues in Organisational Behaviour (3 credits)
• Independent Studies in Food Science and Management (3 credits)
• Strategic Management of Information and Organisation in Digital Economy (3 credits)
• Strategic Quality Management (3 credits)
• Strategic Supply Chain and Logistics Management (3 credits)

The minimum requirements for admission in Doctor of Food Science at Hong Kong Polytechnic University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Hong Kong Polytechnic University as pre-requiste for admission in Doctor of Food Science.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Applicants should hold 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.

• TOEFL Internet-Based Test: a score of 80 or above
• IELTS Academic Module: an overall band score of 6.0 or above
• Or a pass in an English written test organised by the English Language Centre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and satisfactory performance in the admission interview

Please check detail of study units at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/fsn/study/taught-postgraduate-programmes-list/doctor-of-food-science-and-management

• Strategic leadership roles in the food industry

9 fully funded scholarships are listed for Hong Kong. See Hong Kong scholarships.