Program Overview
The International Food Business and Consumer Studies at University of Kassel is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Food Business and Consumer Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: Kassel, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Food Business and Consumer Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- full-time study [four semesters]
- part-time study [seven semesters]
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Kassel University,
- Fulda University of Applied Sciences,
- or foreign partner universities;
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The programme aims at graduates, which hold a Bachelor\xc2\xb4s, 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 Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of Kassel
University of Kassel
Kassel, Germany
The University of Kassel is a university founded in 1971 located in Kassel, Hessen, in central Germany. As of February 2022 it had about 25,000 students and about 3300 staff, including more than...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
