The flavor designer has become an indispensable member of culinary teams. Take on this new professional challenge and understand the concepts of biochemistry that will help you develop new projects" 

Why Study at TECH?

TECH is the world's largest 100% online business school. It is an elite business school, with a model based on the highest academic standards. A world-class centre for intensive managerial skills training.   

TECH is a university at the forefront of technology, and puts all its resources at the student's disposal to help them achieve entrepreneurial success"

At TECH Global University

Innovation

The university offers an online learning model that combines the latest educational technology with the most rigorous teaching methods. A unique method with the highest international recognition that will provide students with the keys to develop in a rapidly-evolving world, where innovation must be every entrepreneur’s focus.

"Microsoft Europe Success Story", for integrating the innovative, interactive multi-video system.  

The Highest Standards

Admissions criteria at TECH are not economic. Students don't need to make a large investment to study at this university. However, in order to obtain a qualification from TECH, the student's intelligence and ability will be tested to their limits. The institution's academic standards are exceptionally high...  

95% of TECH students successfully complete their studies.

Networking

Professionals from countries all over the world attend TECH, allowing students to establish a large network of contacts that may prove useful to them in the future.  

100,000+ executives trained each year, 200+ different nationalities.

Empowerment

Students will grow hand in hand with the best companies and highly regarded and influential professionals. TECH has developed strategic partnerships and a valuable network of contacts with major economic players in 7 continents.  

500+ collaborative agreements with leading companies.

Talent

This program is a unique initiative to allow students to showcase their talent in the business world. An opportunity that will allow them to voice their concerns and share their business vision. 

After completing this program, TECH helps students show the world their talent. 

Multicultural Context

While studying at TECH, students will enjoy a unique experience. Study in a multicultural context. In a program with a global vision, through which students can learn about the operating methods in different parts of the world, and gather the latest information that best adapts to their business idea. 

TECH students represent more than 200 different nationalities.   

Learn with the best

In the classroom, TECH teaching staff discuss how they have achieved success in their companies, working in a real, lively, and dynamic context. Teachers who are fully committed to offering a quality specialization that will allow students to advance in their career and stand out in the business world. 

Teachers representing 20 different nationalities. 

TECH strives for excellence and, to this end, boasts a series of characteristics that make this university unique:   

Analysis

TECH explores the student’s critical side, their ability to question things, their problem-solving skills, as well as their interpersonal skills.  

Academic Excellence

TECH offers students the best online learning methodology. The university combines the Relearning method (a postgraduate learning methodology with the highest international rating) with the Case Study. A complex balance between tradition and state-of-the-art, within the context of the most demanding academic itinerary.  

TECH is the world’s largest online university. It currently boasts a portfolio of more than 10,000 university postgraduate programs. And in today's new economy, volume + technology = a ground-breaking price. This way, TECH ensures that studying is not as expensive for students as it would be at another university.  

At TECH, you will have access to the most rigorous and up-to-date case studies in the academic community”

With a 100% online certification, the Executive Master’s Degree in Flavor Design adapts to the needs of the industry and students, so they can choose the time and place that best suits their availability, schedule and interests. Throughout each class, the student will have a complete and well-structured program, allowing them to apply their knowledge in the evaluation of new tools that will help them to enhance their creative and innovation skills. In this way, you will be able to follow
12 months of learning in a unique and stimulating way. 

Improve your skills in identifying quality raw materials to create unique and captivating flavors" 

Syllabus

The Executive Master’s Degree in Flavor Design is an intensive program that prepares professionals to take on new challenges and make transcendental decisions in their work environments. In order to encourage the development of students' creative skills, the syllabus addresses the definition and classification of flavors, as well as the regulations they must comply with in order to be served to the public.  

Throughout each class, we will go deeper into those topics that will help the professional to explain the mixture of aromatic chemicals with certain flavors, and the behavior they have within the food matrix. Without forgetting, of course, the basic concepts for the creation of emotional flavors and aromas. In this way, the student will be able to learn about new tools that will enhance their creativity and innovation.  

The program's teaching staff includes leading professionals, who bring their work experience to each class. In addition, renowned and prestigious people participate in its design and elaboration, completing the program in an interdisciplinary way. Professors with vocation that will give you the necessary impulse to grow. 

This Executive Master’s Degree takes place over 12 months and is divided into 11 modules: 

Module 1. Introduction to the study of flavors
Module 2. Aromatic chemicals and vehicles
Module 3. Biochemistry
Module 4. Creation and methodology
Module 5. Fundamentals and techniques 
Module 6. Basic exploration of the evolutionary implications of food
Module 7. Natural raw materials used as flavorings 
Module 8. Introduction to the use of flavorings in cooking   
Module 9. Molecular Gastronomy 
Module 10. Neuromodulators in the kitchen as food flavor enhancers
Module 11. Affective Flavors

Where, When and How is it Taught?

TECH offers the possibility of developing this Executive Master’s Degree in Flavor Design completely online. Over the course of 12 months, you will be able to access 
all the contents of this program at any time, allowing you to self-manage your study time. 

Module 1.   Introduction to the study of flavors 

1.1. Basic Principle of Flavor Creativity 
1.2. The Role of the Senses in the Creation of Flavors  
1.3. Classification of Flavorings: Artificial Flavorings, Natural Flavorings, Natural Identical Flavorings, and WONF
1.4. Flavoring Regulations and Legislation 
1.5. Food Regulations and Legislation
1.6. Qualities of Flavorists Specialized in Sweet and Savory Areas

Module 2. Aromatic chemicals and vehicles 

2.1. Classification of Aromatic Chemicals and Vehicles used in the Formulation of Flavors  
2.2. Esters: Synthesis and Importance in Flavor Development  
2.3. Top Notes, Sensation Generators  
2.4. Use of possible aromatic chemicals for the formulation of flavors  
2.5. Memorization of the Aromatic Chemicals Responsible for Flavors
2.6. Study of Maillard Reactions in Flavors 
2.7. Aromatic Chemical Suppliers

Module 3. Biochemistry  

3.1. Flavor and structure chemistry and their sensory relationship  
3.2. Biochemistry and Interactions with the Chemicals Responsible for Flavor  
3.3. Essential Oils (Fruits, Vegetables and Spices)  
3.4. Importance of Aromatic Plants 
3.5. Complexity of Animal Profiles  

Module 4. Creation and methodology 

4.1. Olfaction, Classification, and Distinguishing Smell and Taste 
4.2. Memorization of Smell and Flavor
4.3. Creation and Basic Methodology in Flavor Development  
4.4. Experimental design in flavor development  
4.5. Chromatography interpretation and use in flavor creation

Module 5. Fundamentals and techniques 

5.1. Basic Techniques in Instrumental Flavor Analysis  
5.2. Basic Flavor Notes  
5.3. Sensory Evaluation of Flavor  
5.4. Methodology in the description of flavors  
5.5. Application of the Created Flavors in Different Finished Products  
5.6. Consumer acceptability and/or preferences 

Module 6. Basic exploration of the evolutionary implications of foods   

6.1. Introduction to Neurogastronomy 
6.2. Neuromodulators  
6.3. Scent communication and neurocognitive patterns  
6.4. Flavor Attributes: Color
6.5. Texture and appreciation of flavor  

Module 7. Oils

7.1. Essential Oils  
7.2. Rectification of Processed Essential Oils  
7.3. Liquid Extracts and Dyes  
7.4. Solid Extracts  
7.5. Exudates  
7.6. Specific  
7.7. Absolutes  
7.8. Concentrated and Diluted Fruit Juices

Module 8. Introduction to the Use of Flavorings in Cooking

8.1. Flavorings in Cooking  
8.2. Food Preparation  
8.3. Topical Techniques for the Application of Flavorings in Cooking  
8.4. Food Matrix  
8.5. Condiments and Seasoning

Module 9. Molecular Gastronomy

9.1. Introduction to Molecular Gastronomy  
9.2. Techniques: Direct Spherification  
9.3. Techniques: Indirect Spherification  
9.4. Techniques: Foams 
9.5. Techniques: Liquid Nitrogen  
9.6. Techniques: Gelling  
9.7. Recipes

Module 10. Neuromodulators as Food Flavor Enhancers   

10.1. Enhance Flavor and Fix Food with Modulating Sugars 
10.2. Blockers for undesirable notes of sweeteners, preservatives and medicinals
10.3. Acid Blockers 
10.4. Omega Blockers 
10.5. Soy Blockers 
10.6. Sweet and Savory Note Enhancers

Module 11. Affective Flavors 

11.1. One of Today's Greatest Challenges: To Remember Is to Live Again 
11.2. Fruit Flavors and their Affective Reactions 
11.3. Cherry and Chocolate as Generators of Feelings and Passions
11.4. Exotic and Tropical Fruits that Evoke Fun and a Party Atmosphere 
11.5. Christmas Spirit 
11.6. Mexican Gastronomy National Pride
11.7. Importance of Evoking Occurrences, Events, or Information Stored in the Past

A unique, key, and decisive educational experience to boost your professional development and make the definitive leap"