Study Guide

Objective

The student knows the stages of product development from idea to product.

The student is able to use project management in a product development.

The student is able to know the importance of consumer understanding and market analysis in developing a new product.

The student is able to take sustainable development into account in product development (e.g. life cycle thinking).

Content

1. Stages of Product development and project management
2. Product development certification
3. Sustainable product development
4. Consumer insight in the new product development
5. Market analysis

Prerequisites

Introduction to Bio and Food Technology
Food Processes and Analytics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to
- demonstrate learning in the core content of the course
- use individual professional concepts correctly
- distinguish between non-theoretical and theoretical information
- act in individual professional situations as instructed

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to
- demonstrate an understanding of concepts and professional knowledge in the field
- estimate and limit the amount of information needed
- operate well in typical professional duties and contexts

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to
- use the concepts and knowledge of the field systematically
- evaluate and use various information sources
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts