S1 Food Business Technology

S1 Food Technology is a 4-year program that covers the science and practical skill involved in the production, preservation, safety, and quality evaluation of foods. Students will learn how to analyze the characteristics of food, find new methods for new food products, and study ways to make processed foods safe and healthy. Moreover, students will learn various business principles needed in the industry.

Curriculum structure of Undergraduate of Food Business Technology is designed 144 credits which consists of subjects in science and technology, food science and technology, business and entrepreneurship, personal development (soft skills), a choice of interest, and a final project.

• In-silico Design Lab/Virtual Lab
• Chemistry Lab
• Physics Lab
• Analytical Lab
• Bio-Microbiology Lab
• Food Processing Lab
• Food Analysis Lab
• Food Sensory Lab
• Advanced Food Research Lab

Food Technology graduates of Universitas Prasetiya Mulya have knowledge in the area of food technology, and also business, so they can choose to work in industry or open their own business in food and beverages. The increasing food and beverage sectors growth indicate the number of business opportunities and also jobs available for the graduates.

Food Technologist

Graduates are equipped to apply and further develop food science and technology across a wide range of professional roles, including raw material procurement, process and production design, food research and development, quality control, quality assurance systems, regulatory affairs, food safety auditing, and food consultancy.

Food Technopreneur

Graduates are capable of integrating food science and technology with business applications to establish and manage technology-based food enterprises. When pursuing careers in the food industry, these graduates have broader opportunities to advance not only in food processing roles but also in food industry management.

Undergraduate Food Technology do various strategic engagements with some food industries, such as PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk, PT Nutrifood Indonesia, PT Sierad Produce Tbk, PT Vanadia Utama, Cimory, schools, universities and Government Corporations.

The cooperation is done Food Technology among others innovation new products development with micro, small and medium- scale (MSME) food businesses, Healthy Canteen Program with SMA Kristen Penabur Kota Wisata, Halal-certified MSME assistance with LPPOM MUI Banten Province and excellent research innovation collaboration with Curtin University, BPPT, Universidad de Granada, RMIT.

Prasetiya Mulya University (UPM) has established an academic partnership with Western Sydney University (WSU) through a 4+1 Articulation Program,which allows for course recognition and credit transfer. Through this collaboration, UPM students who have completed four years of the Bachelor of Food Technology program are eligible to continue their studies for one year in the Master of Science (Food Science) program at WSU.

The Master of Science (Food Science) program at WSU gives students the advanced skills and knowledge they need to solve future challenges in nutrition, health, food quality and safety. Students will also access WSU’s cutting-edge food pilot plant and commercial kitchen, and be given a chance to apply newfound skills and knowledge to a professional research project.

Career opportunities

As a graduate, a broad range of exciting career opportunities open up in different sectors and industries such as:

• Food manufacturing
• Research and development
• Regulatory affairs
• Technical and senior management

Student requirements

• IELTS (academic version only) – 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); or
• TOEFL internet-based score – Total 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13