Program Overview

Master of Dairy Technology Management (Course-based)

The Master of Dairy Technology Management (MDTM) is a course-based online master's program offered through the world-renowned Department of Food Science and Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics. This unique program integrates scientific, economic, and business knowledge to make effective technology management decisions in the dairy processing sector.

Program Overview

Dairy processing is a growing industry worldwide with increasingly complex global supply chains and job opportunities. This professionally oriented master's can be completed from anywhere, and students will tap into the knowledge, expertise, and research of Canada's top food science faculty and top agricultural economics program.

Program Structure

The program is delivered fully online and has seven required courses:

• Principles of Food Safety and Quality Assurance
• International Food Industry and Policy Analysis
• Assessment of Food and Agricultural Technologies
• Operations Management in the Agri-Food Sector
• Dairy Chemistry and Microbiology
• Dairy Products and Processes
• Dairy Technology Management Project

Career Opportunities

A career in dairy technology can be very profitable, with opportunities in the government, private, and co-operative sectors. Potential career paths include:

• Chief operating officer
• Facility manager
• General manager
• Production manager
• Product development manager
• Process specialist
• Product and process quality manager
• Technology manager
• Food safety manager

Funding

This program is predominantly a self-funded professional program, and students need to be prepared to cover the full costs of the program.

Admission Requirements

All applications will be received and reviewed by the MDTM Program Committee and will be evaluated based on:

• Academic performance in a relevant field of study
• Minimum B- admission average
• Two (2) referee assessments
• Supplemental document including a statement of interest in the program along with any resume or CV details related to the program of study
• Successful applicants must also meet the university's English Proficiency requirements for admission. If an applicant's first language is not English, an English Language Proficiency test will be required.

Application Deadline

Applications for Fall 2023 entry are due by May 31, 2023.

Helpful Tips for Applying

• Review the university's Graduate Studies' uploading documents information for instructions on providing required supporting documents to complete the application.
• Applicants with an honours degree in an unrelated field of study but with relevant courses and/or work experience are still eligible to apply.
• Recommended preparation courses include FOOD2010 Principles of Food Science or equivalent, and MATH1030 Business Mathematics or equivalent.
• International applicants should use the International Academic Credential guide to compare their academic credentials and determine the grade equivalency needed.

Additional Study Options

Students may also be interested in the following programs:

• Food Safety & Quality Assurance (M.Sc. course-based)
• Food Science (Thesis/Research)
• Food, Agricultural and Resources Economics (Thesis/Research)