Food Science and Technology Graduate

Upon completion of their studies, graduates will possess the awareness and independent judgment necessary to analyze diverse production and market situations, plan actions, and manage interventions to improve the quality and efficiency of production and all other related activities, including in terms of environmental sustainability and eco-compatibility.

Independent judgment is fostered through teaching tools and training opportunities that stimulate personal enrichment and increase experience, critical thinking, awareness, and independent interpretation.

To broaden horizons beyond the confines of local and regional contexts, study visits and internships at other universities, both nationally and especially abroad, are strongly encouraged through established mobility programs such as LLP/Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci, International Cooperation (TEMPUS Community Program), etc., as well as collaborations between research groups and interdisciplinary teams of scholars, including activities undertaken by thesis students or graduate students. Other opportunities include technical educational visits, pre-employment contacts with companies, brief but intensive research collaborations with university departments, internships at university or private laboratories and studios, etc.

Assessment of independent judgment will be achieved through evaluation of the student's individual study plan and the assessment of their level of autonomy and ability to work in a group during assigned activities in preparation for the final exam. In particular, the discussion encouraged by the instructor during practical exercises on topics requiring independent decision-making is a useful tool both for training students in independent judgment and for assessing their level of maturity. Certificates of attendance at courses, seminars, and conferences organized alongside institutional courses and with a strong integrative purpose further demonstrate a cultural interest that paves the way for the acquisition of strong independent judgment as well as solid professional preparation.

Learning ability.

The degree program provides the cognitive tools, logical elements, and familiarity with new information technology tools that ensure graduates continuously update their knowledge in their specific professional field and in the field of scientific research. Knowledge, understanding, and critical thinking are the foundations of continuous self-learning that continues throughout their professional career, based on a methodological approach and a general contextualization of the knowledge acquired during their university studies.

Learning ability will be assessed through an analysis of each student's academic career, including exam grades and the time elapsed between attending the course and passing the exam, and through an assessment of the self-learning skills developed during the activities related to the final exam.