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International Food Business and Consumer Studies – (M.Sc.)
Hochschule Fulda - University of Applied Sciences
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| Application Deadline: | Jun 1: non-EU Nationals, Bachelor done outside Germany - Jul 15 EU-Nationals Bachelor done outside Germany - Sep 1 others | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 500 - | ||
| Location: | Fulda / Germany / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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The politics of food in society, involving manufacturers, retailers, consumers and health professionals, are complex and continually evolving. This program enables its students to take on responsible tasks in national and international enterprises in the food business, as well as in food certification organisations. In particular, they are qualified
- to manage complex processes in enterprises in food industries and food trade as well as farms
- to develop and market food products and related services according to the needs of different consumer groups.
The graduates, with their flexibility of thinking and wide range of knowledge and skills, are proving increasingly attractive to employers. Graduates are qualified for further postgraduate studies, esp. PhD programmes.
The programme is accredited in accordance with national and international standards by the Accreditation Agency for Study Programmes in Special Education, Care, Health Sciences and Social Work (AHPGS).
The programme takes place at the University Kassel and the University of Applied Sciences Fulda.
Contents
The programme is offered as a
- full-time study [four semesters]
- part-time study [seven semesters]
MODULES
Bridging Modules
Bridging Modules are designed to compensate for different levels of background knowledge and skills which students have gained during their undergraduate studies. Two modules from a catalogue of eight modules.
Catalogue
- Food preservation, packaging, transportation
- Foreign languages other than English
- Management and Management Accounting
- Nutritional and consumer behaviour
- Organic mixed farming systems - Principles of organic agriculture
- Research Methods
- Sensory Science
- Sustainable nutrition
Compulsory Modules
Eight compulsory modules:
Two modules of these focus on transferable skills, intercultural communication skills and methods of scientific work, while
six modules focus on in-depth knowledge of food and nutrition-related areas of natural science, economics and social science.
Compulsory Modules:
- International Legislation on Consumer Protection & Food
- Marketing Research
- Changing Societies
- Food Quality Management
- Recent Development in Food & Nutritional Sciences
- Consumer Science and Sustainable Consumption
- Product development & Intercultural Marketing
- Project Work
Elective Modules
From a catalogue of modules emphasising "Management" three elective modules have to be chosen.
Catalogue
- Food quality and organic food processing
- Information systems for the food industry
- Supply Chain Management
- Management of innovations in the food industry
- Strategic Management and Operations
Profile Module
The "Profile Module" has to be chosen from the module catalogue of the Master´s degree programmes offered at
- Kassel University,
- Fulda University of Applied Sciences,
- or foreign partner universities;
the module has to be relevant with respect to the student´s projected qualification profile. The modules´ contents, the respective number of ECTS points, as well as the respective exam requirements are specified in the module descriptions.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
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Register Now!Requirements
The programme aims at graduates, which hold a Bachelor´s, or equivalent degree in the field of
- Agricultural Science,
- Nutrition,
- Food Science,
- Food Technology, or
- Consumer Science
Candidates with a background in Economics and related fields possess appropriate knowledge and skills at degree standard in fields related to Food and Agricultural Economics/Business.
Grade 2.5 on German grading scale.
Language Proficiency
The Master's course is completely taught in English. Therefore, applicants whose first language is not English should be able to demonstrate a satisfactory level of spoken and written English (e.g. TOEFL 61 - Internet based, or equivalent certificate)
Knowledge of the German language is recommended but not compulsory for applying to the programme. A German language course will be offered each winter term before the lectures start.
Language Courses
For those who do not posses any of the mentioned language certificates and / or wish to improve their language proficiency before the postgraduate programme starts: A tuition free intensive language course will be offered at Kassel University in Witzenhausen
- English 28.09. to 2.10.2009, from 9.00 am to 5 pm
Location: Witzenhausen, - TOEFL iBT Preparation Course 04.10.2010 to 08.10.10, from 10:00 am to 02:00 pm, 11.10.2010 to 15.10.2010 from 09:00 am to 03:00 pm
Location: Kassel - German German class during the winter semester three hours per week starting in October 2010
(please note that German is not required for the programme!)
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 61 |
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