Bachelor in Food Service Technology (Hons)

Course Overview

MSU's Bachelor in Food Service Technology programme prepares you for successful operation of the food business. With food service technology, businesses can find ways not only to make their operation run more smoothly, but also make an impact on its customers through better quality food. Through this programme, you will be exposed to monitoring techniques and effective approaches to running a food service business. You will learn food microbiology, processing and preservation, nutrition, also quality control and assurance. Experience studying abroad through MSU Global Mobility Programme, through which you can study for a semester or more at MSU’s international partner universities in Europe or Asia. You also have the option of completing your internship overseas through the MSU Global Internship Programme. Both these mobility programmes will further enhance your future employability.

Curriculum

Year One

• Microbiology
• Food Microbiology
• Food Service Information System

Year Two

• Purchasing and Menu Planning
• Food Quality Control and Assurance
• Food Service Layout and Design
• Food Processing and Preservation

Year Three

• Food Service Management
• Ethics in Food Industry
• Industrial Training

Entry Requirements

You need a Credit in Bahasa Melayu and a Pass in General/Additional Science or Biology/Chemistry/Physics at SPM level and at least 2.00 CGPA or TWO (2) C’s including in Pengajian Am / Kertas Am (General Studies / General Paper) at STPM level; OR a Pass at MSU Foundation level; OR at least 2.0 CGPA at MSU Diploma level; OR a Pass in at least THREE (3) subjects at A-level; OR an equivalent qualification recognized by MSU Senate. 

Career Prospects

• Food Manufacturing Officer
• Food Technologist
• Food Planner
• Restaurant Manager
• Product Development Manager
• Kitchen Manager
• Quality Control Officer
• Researcher
• Academician
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