University of Kassel, Campus Witzenhausen
The course is entirely taught in English. Participants write their Master's theses in English as well.
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Applicants with a first academic degree acquired outside of Germany: 1 March in order to allow time for registration, financing, and visa formalities
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Applicants with degrees acquired in Germany: 1 September
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The politics of food in society, which involves manufacturers, retailers, consumers, and health professionals, are complex and continually evolving. Students gain the skills and experience necessary to manage complex processes in the food industry, trade, and the agricultural sector as well as to develop and market food products and related services according to the needs of different consumer groups.
If you are looking for close interaction between students and staff, our programme is the right one for you. Our dynamic postgraduate community, professionally accredited courses, and a supportive learning and research environment make us an excellent choice for your postgraduate studies.
Compulsory modules are:
International Legislation on Consumer Protection and Food introduces the key institutions and related administrative bodies in the EU, the labelling of food products, the legislation for production, distribution or sale of novel or functional food, risk management and risk communication, the barriers to the free flow of goods, and the national food control systems in Europe.
International Organic Food Markets and Marketing provides a framework for developing a marketing strategy and marketing concept on international markets. Students gain an understanding of international organic regulations.
Food Product Development explores stages of product development, quality function deployment, processing and product formulations, food chemistry, manufacturing, food regulations, food additives, product testing, shelf life studies, and factors affecting shelf life.
Project Work provides the opportunity to develop advanced skills in managing research and development projects. In cooperation with external partners, students work on interdisciplinary problems relevant to international food economics and consumer studies.
Food Quality Management addresses the product flow in the food supply chain, business processes in the food industry, conception of risk and product safety, traceability, and implementation.
Recent Developments in Food and Nutritional Sciences covers recent scientific results on food constituents and processing, their physiological effects within various nutritional patterns, and their influence on the quality of raw material and final food products.
Consumer Science and Sustainable Consumption facilitates an understanding of the social and psychological impact on consumer behaviour, the recent developments in consumption, and the deduction of future trends with an emphasis on sustainability.
From a catalogue of business and food modules such as Food Quality and Organic Food Processing, Information Systems for the Food Industry, Innovation Management in the Food Industry, Strategic Management, Responsible and Sustainable Food Business in Global Context, or Post-harvest Technology and Food Quality, three elective modules will be chosen.
The Master's thesis is an individual research study. It enables students to generate and publish scientific data independently. Students usually work in cooperation with external partners.