Preference may be given to applicants with relevant work experience and currently employed in the dairy manufacturing industry. The course aims to develop analytical and decision-making skills associated with the application of dairy science and technology in the practical factory environment. The course has been developed with the assistance of representatives of major companies in the dairy industry.
Graduates have the skills to work in a number of lower and middle level management positions.
For example, persons with a chemistry or biological science background may be employed in quality assurance, research and development, laboratory management or production management, whereas persons with an engineering background are likely to be employed in production management , engineering services or research and development.