Class Size
- Total number of students: 35
- International students: 20
“International” refers to students holding a non-Italian high school diploma.
Curriculum
You can find full course syllabi on the university website by selecting the academic year, campus, and Faculty.
Year 1 Building your science and business foundations
- Applied statistics and Physics - 9 ECTS
- Applied Statistics - 4 ECTS
- Physics - 5 ECTS
- Chemistry - 10 ECTS
- Inorganic Chemistry - 5 ECTS
- Organic Chemistry - 5 ECTS
- Plant Physiology and Genetics - 9 ECTS
- Plant Physiology - 4 ECTS
- Applied Genetics - 5 ECTS
- Biochemistry - 8 ECTS
- Biochemistry - 4 ECTS
- Applied Biochemistry - 4 ECTS
- Applied Agronomy and Horticulture - 8 ECTS
- Applied Agronomy - 4 ECTS
- Horticulture - 4 ECTS
- Food Economics - 10 ECTS
- Fundamentals in economics - 5 ECTS
- Agri-food economics - 5 ECTS
- Theology*
Year 2 Focus on food systems and sustainability
- Applied Agri-Food Microbiology - 6 ECTS
- Food Technology - 9 ECTS
- Principles of Food Processing - 5 ECTS
- Sensory Evaluation - 4 ECTS
- Crop Protection - 9 ECTS
- Entomology - 3 ECTS
- Plant Pathology - 6 ECTS
- Animal Science - 9 ECTS
- Animal Physiology - 4 ECTS
- Applied Animal Science - 5 ECTS
- Sustainability and Food Law - 10 ECTS
- Food Law and Certification - 5 ECTS
- Economic and Environmental Sustainability - 5 ECTS
- The Wine Trail
- Applied Viticulture - 6 ECTS
- Applied Enology - 6 ECTS
- Integrated Vineyard Protection - 6 ECTS
Year 3 Specialised hubs and real-world experience
- Food Safety - 8 ECTS
- Biological Safety - 5 ECTS
- Chemical Safety - 3 ECTS
Cheese and Cured Meat Hub
- Milk, Meat Production and Technology - 12 ECTS
- Milk and Meat Production - 6 ECTS
- Technology of Animal Chain Products - 6 ECTS
- Microbiology of Diary and Meat Foods - 6 ECTS
Tomato, Pasta and Bakery Hub
- Vegetable Production and Technology - 6 ECTS
- Cereal Grains, Processing and Technology - 12 ECTS
- Cereal Grains - 6 ECTS
- Grain Processing and Baking Technology - 6 ECTS
- Free Electives - 12 ECTS
- Internship and Final Exam - 9 ECTS
- Theology*
*Theology seminar Read
What jobs can I get with a bachelor degree in Food Production Management?
You will learn how to manage production, improve quality, and support sustainability across food businesses. This makes you ready for jobs in:
- Farms and food companies: Roles in production, planning, and quality control in both small and large agri-food businesses.
- Retail and trade: Jobs in sales, supply chain coordination, or product management with food retailers or distributors.
- Support services: Opportunities in consulting, marketing, or services that help agri-food companies grow and follow food regulations.
You can also continue your studies with a 2-year Master of Science in:
- Agricultural and Food Economics
- Sustainable Viticulture and Enology
Or you can choose a postgraduate programme abroad.
Important Dates
- Classes start: September 21, 2026
- The academic calendar for 2026/27 will be online in July (visit this page).
- A Welcome Event is usually held the week before classes begin. Details will be shared in early August.
Preliminary courses in Chemistry, Biology, Applied Statistics, and Physics are offered before classes begin.
Learning Italian
To contact SELDA:
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Use the “Request for Information” form on the iCatt homepage
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Or email: selda.lingueper@unicatt.