International Food Business and Consumer Studiespart time degree programmes for professionals, international course, part time, full time

  • Master of Science

    Master
    Degree

  • 4 semesters

    Standard period of study (amount)

  • Kassel

    Location

  • September 2025 (Germans and inhabitants)

    March 2025 (EU), March 2025 (Non-EU)
    Please enquire

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study
  • Agricultural Science
  • Nutritional Science
Target group

Graduates of Ecotrophology, Agricultural Sciences, Economics and Social Sciences

Annotation

The politics of food in society, involving manufacturers, retailers, consumers and health professionals, are complex and continually evolving. This programme prepares graduates to take on responsible tasks in national and international food business companies, as well as in food certification organisations. In particular, they are qualified to manage complex processes in the food industry, trade and in the agricultural sector. They are able to develop and market food products and related services according to the needs of different consumer groups, taking into account the principles of sustainability. Part-time study is quite possible due to the course of study in this degree course. Upon request, you can register for part-time studies in accordance with Section 19 (2) Hesse Higher Education Act (HessHG). The specific provisions for part-time studies will then apply. Counselling by the subject-specific student advice service is recommended. Cooperative study programme offered by the University of Kassel and the Fulda University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Application and enrolment at the University of Kassel.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

Admission requirements (Link)

Admission requirements

Bachelor's degree with a standard period of study of at least 6 semesters and a minimum grade of 2.5 (good) in Ecotrophology, Food Technology, Agricultural Science, Economics or relevant Social Sciences or a degree examination in a related subject or a different area of specialisation\; proof of language skills

Lecture period
  • 14.10.2023 - 14.02.2025
  • 15.04.2024 - 19.07.2024

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2024/2025)
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.12.2024 - 01.03.2025

    Please note the current (possibly shortened/extended) deadlines on the respective study programme page of the University of Kassel.

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.12.2024 - 01.03.2025

    Please note the current (possibly shortened/extended) deadlines on the respective study programme page of the University of Kassel.

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.06.2025 - 01.09.2025

    Please note the current (possibly shortened/extended) deadlines on the respective study programme page of the University of Kassel.

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.06.2025 - 01.09.2025

    Please note the current (possibly shortened/extended) deadlines on the respective study programme page of the University of Kassel.

Languages of instruction

Main language

English

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