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Food Science is still a very new discipline, and it is growing due to rapid urbanization and lifestyle changes worldwide. Being a branch of applied sciences, food science is very multi-disciplinary in nature, just like biomedical science, pharmacy or translational science.
Food science involves chemistry (organic, inorganic and physical), biochemistry, microbiology, nutrition, chemical and process engineering. The holy grail of food Science lies within the understanding of the chemistry and biochemistry of food components like proteins, carbohydrate, fats, minerals, vitamins and water.
So, the field needs highly qualified and trained Food Scientists. Due to advancements in technology and our hectic daily life, there is an increasing demand for easy to prepare (e.g. Maggi, frozen pizza) and easy to consume food items (e.g. Ready-to-eat meals). Apart from quality, factors like safety and nutrition value also need to be kept in mind. Therefore, there is a growing market demand for more advancements and sophistication in the field of food science and technology globally.
Why Pursue a Career in Food Science & Technology?
The food industry is one of the largest in the world. People will never stop to eat (essential for survival). Hence, it will be in demand always, and recession-proof.
You can choose any role within the food industry behind the desk or in the lab. You can choose any function R&D, manufacturing, quality control, sales & marketing, teaching and consulting within the government, industry or academia.
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Apeejay School of Management (ASM), Dwarka, New Delhi, established in 1993, is committed to quality education of global standards leading to man-making and nation- building. It functions under the aegis of the Apeejay Education Society (AES), which has rich legacy of over five decades of excellence in education. The AES runs 24 non- profit schools, higher institutions and the University under the dynamics leadership of Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia- Leading women entrepreneur and educationist.
ASM, Dwarka, New Delhi, endeavors to be an international level center of excellence in management education and offers the following business management program recognised by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE):Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
- Accredited by ACBSP (USA)- Accredited by NBA, and - Equivalent to MBA (By AIU & AICTE)- Member of AACSB (USA)
As you may be aware, ASM has also been awarded International Accreditation for its PGDM program by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), USA.
The program offers extra-ordinary learning opportunities by supplementing business fundamentals with advanced learning, necessary for becoming a successful business leader. ASM has academic collaborations with Philadelphia University (USA), Normandy Business School (France), University of Ulster, UK, etc. besides industry partnerships with HDFC Bank, ICICI Securities, NetCarrots Loyalty Services etc.
The students passing out of ASM have been finding impressive placements in FMCG, MNCs, Banking and new economy companies through its Corporate Resource Centre.
The highest package in the last batch was Rs.15.25 Lacs (Amazon).