Master in Management Tools for Quality and Safety for Agri-Food Export

The Master in Management Tools for Quality and Safety for Agri-Food Export, indicated as first-level, is offered by the Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences of the University of Bari Aldo Moro. The programme offers theoretical and practical modules on international certifications, prerequisite management, hygiene and health risk assessment, HACCP and food defense, with labelling and compliance with US regulations (Food Safety Modernization Act). The pathway is aimed at those who wish to deepen and update their skills, with a structure that links theoretical reflection to concrete applications in the relevant professional context.

The course lasts 100 hours, is taught in person full-time in Bari and costs 350 euros. The language is indicated as Italian. Since it is a course of only 100 hours, it is a short master.

The aim is to train professionals able to apply European and non-European standards, manage allergen risk, product control and self-control systems for food export. The career opportunities are quality control analyst, food safety manager and export coordinator in agri-food companies. Upon completion, those who successfully finish the pathway obtain the qualification provided and can use the skills acquired in their own professional field or in further study. Concrete prospects nevertheless depend on each participant's starting profile and experience. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments.