Master of Dairy Technology Management (Course-based)
Advance dairy processing and product formulation.
The Master of Dairy Technology Management (MDTM) is a course-based online master's program offered through our world-renowned Department of Food Science and Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics. In this unique program, you will integrate scientific, economic and business knowledge to make effective technology management decisions in the dairy processing sector.
Expand your options
Dairy processing is a growing industry worldwide with increasingly complex global supply chains and job opportunities.
Fully online + course-based
This professionally oriented master’s can be completed from anywhere.
World-class faculty
Tap into the knowledge, expertise and research of Canada's top food science faculty and top agricultural economics program.
Develop your skills
Deepen your scientific knowledge of dairy processing and develops operations and technology skills for the global dairy sector.
Complete in 1 year
Full-time students complete the program in one year (or three semesters). Part-time admission is also available, typically with 1-2 course(s) each semester.
Study at "Canada's Dairy University"
Join Canada's largest network of faculty, researchers and graduate students studying technical, economic and management aspects of the dairy sector.
This program is delivered fully online.
The program has seven required courses:
- Principles of Food Safety and Quality Assurance
- International Food Industry and Policy Analysis
- Assessment of Food and Agricultural Technologies
- Operations Management in the Agri-Food Sector
- Dairy Chemistry and Microbiology
- Dairy Products and Processes
- Dairy Technology Management Project
- Chief operating officer
- Facility manager
- General manager
- Production manager
- Product development manager
- Process specialist
- Product and process quality manager
- Technology manager
- Food safety manager
A career in dairy technology can be very profitable. Gaining expertise in this field can open gates to career opportunities in the government, private, and co-operative sectors.
This program is predominantly a self-funded professional program. As such, students need to be prepared to cover the full costs of the program.
More information on courses and admission requirements can be found here.
Meet Your Profs
Most of what I do relates to cheese, and that includes cheese yields, cheese safety, and then milk analysis, milk pricing and milk quality.
Our relationship with food is such a vital component of our health and microbes play a big role in how to diversify our food and also how they interact with our gut microbiota.
How to Apply
This program is designed for students who are passionate about innovation in dairy processing and looking to advance their careers or are seeking employment in the rapidly growing dairy sector. Courses are targeted to learning about enhancing the quality, efficiency, food safety, traceability, and sustainability of dairy products across the world. Successful applicants will have proven competency in undergraduate science coursework or equivalent industry experience.
Application to this program is more like the process of a job application (rather than the process you went through applying for your undergrad degree). You apply directly online at Applying to Guelph and a faculty advisor is not required for this course-based program. More details on the U of G graduate program application process here.
All applications will be received and reviewed by the MDTM Program Committee and will be evaluated based on:
- Academic performance in a relevant field of study
- Minimum B- admission average
- Two (2) referee assessments
- Supplemental document including a statement of interest in the program along with any resume or CV details related to the program of study
- Successful applicants must also meet U of G's English Proficiency requirements for admission. If an applicant’s first language is not English, an English Language Proficiency test will be required.
Applications (for Fall 2023 entry) are due by May 31, 2023.
- Review the U of G Graduate Studies' uploading documents information for instructions on providing required supporting documents to complete your application.
- You are still eligible to apply if you have an honours degree in an unrelated field of study but have taken courses in related areas and/or gained relevant work experience since completing the degree. Applicants will be expected to have completed undergraduate courses that prepare them for participation in the core graduate courses of the program. Recommended preparation courses are FOOD*2010 Principles of Food Science or equivalent, and MATH*1030 Business Mathematics or equivalent.
- Not sure what your “admission average” is? Details on how to calculate your admission average here.
- International applicants: please use the International Academic Credential guide to compare your academic credentials and determine the grade equivalency needed. Additional information available on the International Applicants webpage.
- There’s lots of helpful information available on the U of G Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies FAQ webpage.
Additional Study Options
You may also be interested in these programs: Food Safety & Quality Assurance (M.Sc. course-based); Food Science (Thesis/Research); Food, Agricultural and Resources Economics (Thesis/Research)
Contact
For questions on applying and admissions, contact:
Robin Verrall
Department of Food Science
MDTM@uoguelph.ca
519-824-4120, Ext. 56983
For questions on graduate program options, contact:
Leigh West
Ontario Agricultural College (OAC)
lewest@uoguelph.ca
519-824-4120 Ext. 52101