University of Warsaw

Master in Food Systems in Poland, Warsaw

Master studies, full-time, conducted in English, at the Faculty of Management at the University of Warsaw

Master In Food Systems (MFS) studies are conducted in the discipline of Management and Quality Sciences (leading discipline, Social Sciences) and Food and Nutrition Technology (supplementary discipline, Agricultural Sciences).

The studies cover 4 semesters. Classes will be conducted according to the following schedule:

1st and 4th semester - at the Faculty of Managenement at the University of Warsaw, ul. Szturmowa 1/3 2nd and 3rd semester - at two of the selected by student partner universities: University of Reading, University of Studi di Torino, Universität Hohenheim or Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.

The studies are charged with possibility to apply for a scholarship.

Master in Food Systems is an integrated master's program offered by the Faculty of Management in cooperation with the partner universities mentioned above. The MFS program promotes in-depth knowledge about value chain management in the food system. Students study consecutively at 3 universities in total, starting (and finishing) at the Faculty of Management at the University of Warsaw. Each academic institution offers semester blocks focused on distinctive areas of the food system. Modules are taught in a variety of formats, combining online and offline lectures with case studies, co-creation and problem-solving activities, business plan development and master thesis. At each semester students implement modules offered by a given university in situ and one common module shared by students from all partner universities. The shared modules are as follows:

1st semester - the "Introduction to the food system" module (in the SPOC format - a specialized private online course) that will facilitate the selection of the mobility path. 2nd and 3rd semesters - off-site modules (several days) in the form of lectures and workshops.

The 4th semester is entirely devoted to the master's thesis and research project for the master thesis.

Students receive master degree diplomas of the University of Warsaw with a supplement specifying with path description.

Students achieve learning outcomes in the area of knowledge, skills and competences resulting in the following graduate profile:

As to acquired knowledge, the graduate:

has in-depth knowledge of the nature of the discipline of "management and quality sciences" and its place in the social sciences system and its objective and methodological connections with other scientific disciplines, including the discipline of food and nutrition technologies; learns and understand the terminology and methodology of research in the discipline of “management and quality sciences” as well as in the discipline of food and nutrition technologies; knows and understands the fundamental dilemmas of modern civilization related to the food system, including management of innovations and new technologies, marketing as well as production and consumption; knows the procedures and practices of effective food system organizations’ management.

In the field of skills, the graduate:

can use the theory of discipline in management and quality sciences, food and nutrition technologies and complementary sciences to recognize, diagnose and solve problems related to key functions in organization in food systems; can correctly interpret social, political, legal and economic phenomena and their impact on the functioning of food system organisations and the entire economy; can independently and collectively prepare analyzes, diagnoses and reports on complex and unusual problems; has an in-depth ability to prepare oral presentations and conduct debates with the use of basic theoretical approaches and various sources; speaks a foreign language at B2 + level and uses specialist terminology in written and oral presentations; has the ability to interact, work and lead in a group; understands the need to supplement and expand the acquired knowledge and skills.

As to social competences, the graduate:

is able to critically assess complex situations and phenomena related to the functioning of organizations, sector and the entire economy; can think and act in an entrepreneurial way on a global scale; shows sensitivity to ethical, social and cultural differences and is ready to develop industry ethical standards.

Potential job vacancies for graduates:

marketing, production management and logistics, processes optimisation for production and logistics, new products developers, analysts of the broadly understood agri-food sector, consultants and advisers, specialists in food quality assurance and in food security management. The MFS promotes entrepreneurship and self-employment by enhancing start-ups development.

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The University of Warsaw is the largest university in Poland and the best research centre in the country. Its academic community comprises 7 200 employees, more than 44 400 undergraduate and graduate students, 3 200 doctoral students and 3 000 postgraduate students. The overall number of students and doctoral students at the university includes 4 400 international students, most of whom come from Ukraine, Belarus, Spain, Germany, Italy, France, China and Turkey. Besides 21 faculties, UW has also 30 academic and research centres. A wide range of studies in humanities, social, exact as well as natural sciences, including 25 English-language programmes, is provided by UW. Students can choose from 2 000 foreign-language courses within the Polish language programmes. The high quality of teaching is reflected in the results of various rankings. According to these, the University of Warsaw is among the top 3% of universities in the world. The authors of Quacquarelli Symonds World University Ranking, Eduniversal Best Masters and MBA, or US News and World Report select the 200 best programmes from thousands of programmes in the world. Over 20 programmes offered by UW are listed there.

The university life concentrates in three campuses: Central, Ochota and Służewiec located in different districts of Warsaw.

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University of Warsaw is among the top of the worlds best universities.
This is the best university in Poland and one of the leading ones in this region of Europe.
University of Warsaw holds very good positions in comparative evaluations of the quality of education, in particular study programmes.
17 programmes provided by UW have been listed in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018.
15 programmes offered by UW have been listed in Eduniversal Best Masters and MBA Ranking 2017.
Results demonstrate that having a diploma from the University of Warsaw is a definite asset in the job market, 94 percent of respondents have found employment after graduation.
University of Warsaw is one of the leaders of the European Commission ranking issued as part its assessment of student exchange at over 3,000 institutions of higher education in the entire Europe.

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University of Warsaw is among the top of the worlds best universities.
This is the best university in Poland and one of the leading ones in this region of Europe.
University of Warsaw holds very good positions in comparative evaluations of the quality of education, in particular study programmes.
17 programmes provided by UW have been listed in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018.
15 programmes offered by UW have been listed in Eduniversal Best Masters and MBA Ranking 2017.
Results demonstrate that having a diploma from the University of Warsaw is a definite asset in the job market, 94 percent of respondents have found employment after graduation.
University of Warsaw is one of the leaders of the European Commission ranking issued as part its assessment of student exchange at over 3,000 institutions of higher education in the entire Europe.

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