Food Production Management

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The programme is a track of the Laurea Triennale in Scienze e Tecnologie alimentari

Campus: Piacenza

School: Agricultural, food and environmental sciences

Intake: September 2025

Edition: 9

Language of instruction: English

Duration: 3 years

Degree awarded: Laurea Triennale in Scienze e Tecnologie alimentari

Total ECTS: 180

Learning objectives

The Food Production Management BSc degree teaches students how to manage different stages of the agri-food chains. Students learn modern techniques in agriculture, from farming to food production, to ensure safe, sustainable, and high-quality food.

The programme focuses on supply chains for dairy, cured meats, viticulture, cereals, and horticultural products. Special attention is given to high-quality “Made in Italy” products as case studies.

Skills gained from the degree can be applied in areas such as:

Production, quality control, and sanitation of “Made in Italy” products
Techniques for processing and preserving plant and animal products
Food safety and regulations
Environmental sustainability
Economic value and business management of agri-food products, with a focus on Italian traditions

This is the first programme in Italy fully dedicated to agri-food sustainability, including its economic and environmental aspects.

This programme offers a comprehensive education focused on sustainable food production and the management of agri-food systems. Taught at Piacenza campus, the heart of Italy’s ‘Food Valley,’ where Italy’s rich culinary traditions meet cutting-edge research and technology, you’ll benefit from a hands-on learning experience in our state-of-the-art Sensory Lab, where food’s sensory properties are analysed using the latest technology.