Graduates of the Master of Gastronomy program are awarded a master's degree. A master's degree is an academic degree above a bachelor's degree and is awarded at the end of a program completed in postgraduate education. The "Master of Gastronomy" program provides students with in-depth training in gastronomy and allows students to pursue a career in this field.

The Master of Gastronomy program is a graduate program for students who want to advance to leading positions in the food and beverage industry. The program covers a wide range of topics from the production of food and beverages to their consumption.

The main goal of the program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assume leadership roles in the world of gastronomy. For this purpose, students are taught the following within the scope of the program:

History, culture, social and economic importance of food

Nutritional value and health effects of food

Production, processing and storage of food

Presentation, presentation techniques and service of food

Flavours, aromas and harmony of food

New food trends and innovations in the gastronomy industry

Business management and leadership skills

The program aims to develop students' knowledge and skills using a variety of learning methods such as theoretical courses, laboratory studies, research projects, internships and field visits.

Graduates may have the opportunity to work in leadership positions in restaurant businesses, hotel and tourism industry, food production and distribution companies, food consultancy firms and many other areas.

The achievements of the Gastronomy Master's program are as follows;

To have advanced knowledge in the field of gastronomy and to develop the ability to apply this knowledge.

To have comprehensive knowledge of cooking techniques, food service, food presentation and food culture.

To develop marketing, business, finance, management and leadership skills for the food industry.

To learn to work in a gastronomy team with collaboration, communication and leadership skills.

To understand food culture and history and to address social, cultural and economic issues related to food.

To create new flavors, improve existing dishes and follow innovations in food production and preparation.

In addition to these competencies, the courses and project studies that students study throughout the program will contribute to the completion of the competencies.

The Master of Gastronomy program is a graduate program specifically designed for those who want to pursue a career in the food and beverage industry. This program provides students with in-depth training in topics such as gastronomy, culinary arts, food and beverage management, nutrition, food safety, food and beverage culture, and the food and beverage industry.

Graduates of the Master of Gastronomy program can have different career opportunities in the food and beverage industry. For example, they can work as chefs, food consultants, food and beverage managers, catering services managers, food safety specialists, or food writers in restaurants. In addition, organizations operating in the food and beverage industry can hire graduates as gastronomy specialists.

Job opportunities in the Master of Gastronomy program may vary depending on the sector and characteristics of the students. However, the food and beverage industry is a broad field and therefore offers different career options for graduates.

The student's success in the courses is determined by evaluating the mid-term grades and the final exam grade together.

Mid-term grades consist of quizzes, mid-term exam grades and grades given to homework, applications and practical work depending on the course. In the credit system, the type and weight of mid-term and final evaluations (exams, homework, applications and similar) are reported to the relevant department head by the instructor teaching the course within the first two weeks of the semester and announced to the students by the relevant teaching unit administration. The final evaluation is determined by the instructor teaching the course with one of the following letter grades, taking into account the general success level of all students taking that course.

While the impact of the homework given during the semester on the final grade is 40%, the impact of the final exams at the end of the semester is 60%.

Graduation Requirements are as follows:

• Successfully completing all courses in the program,
• Having no FF grade,
• Achieving a minimum grade of CB or higher for each course,
• Completing 120 ECTS credits, with 60 credits from coursework and 60 credits from the thesis,
• Submitting a thesis of at least 15,000 words in accordance with the "Thesis Writing Guide" provided by the Graduate Education Institute, and defending it if deemed necessary,
• Presenting a thesis with a plagiarism rate below the accepted maximum of 30%,
• Submitting the thesis approved in Turkish in English.