Online Courses Handbook 2003

6838 (v.4) Professional Practice 582

Area:	School of Public Health
Contact Hours:	3.0
Credits:	25.0
Lecture:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	6833 (v.2) Food Processing and Preservation 581 or any previous version
Introduction to management in the food industry - company structure and operation. Making a profit, the role of accounting and finance departments. Interaction with marketing personnel - retail and export markets, packaging design for specific markets. Industrial relations - trade unions, their origins, roles and functions. Ethics and professionalism, team work, communication skills.