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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Cattolica International

Food Production Management

Campus: Brescia
Campus: Piacenza
Intake: September 2026
Next intake: September 2026
School: Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences | Economics and Law
School: Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences
Degree awarded: Laurea Triennale in Business and Finance
Degree awarded: Laurea Triennale in Scienze e tecnologie alimentari
 
Language of instruction: English
Language of instruction: English
Duration: 3 years
Programme duration: 3 years
Edition: 3Edition: 10
 
Total ECTS: 180
Total ECTS: 180

 

 

The Food Production Management programme is a 3-year English-taught BSc Degree focused on sustainable food production and agri-food systems. Based in Piacenza, Italy’s renowned Food Valley, this programme blends science, tradition, and innovation to train future food industry professionals. 

You will explore the entire food supply chain - from farming and processing to food safety, regulation, and business strategy - using cutting-edge tools and real-world case studies. A key feature is hands-on training in the Sensory Lab, where food properties are analysed using advanced technology. 

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What makes this programme unique? 

This degree combines: 

  • Agricultural science and food technology 
  • Agri-food business and value chain management 
  • Sustainability and environmental impact assessment 
  • Food safety, quality, and regulation 

The curriculum includes in-depth studies of Made in Italy food systems, with a focus on dairy, meat, cereals, and horticulture. You will learn how to improve product quality, ensure safety, and enhance the economic and environmental sustainability of food systems. 

Students also gain skills in: 

  • Product processing and preservation 
  • Quality control and certification 
  • Regulatory compliance and food law 
  • Economic evaluation and supply chain strategy 

This is the first undergraduate programme in Italy fully dedicated to agri-food sustainability, combining science, economics, and environmental aspects. 

 


How is the programme ranked? 

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore ranks: 

  • Top 150 globally in Agriculture and Forestry  
  • #82 in the world in Food Science and Technology 

Source: QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025; and US News Best Global University Subject Ranking 

 


What are the benefits of studying in Piacenza? 

Located in Emilia-Romagna’s Food Valley, Piacenza gives students access to one of Europe’s most important agri-food regions. Emilia-Romagna is home to over 84,000 agri-food businesses and produces some of Italy’s most iconic products like Parmigiano Reggiano. 

The region’s food sector spans the entire farm-to-fork value chain, from agricultural production to food processing, packaging, logistics, and machinery. This makes it the ideal setting to study sustainable food systems and innovation.