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Wine Economics (M.Sc.)

Taught in German

Overview

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Overview

This Master degree programme is offered in cooperation with the Geisenheim University. You can start your studies in Giessen as well as in Geisenheim.

 

Overview

The aim of the Master's degree course in Wine Economics is to qualify graduate students from the Bachelor`s degree course of Vinicultural Economics and Viniculture as well as of Beverage Technology and Nutrition Science for economic executive functions in businesses and institutions within the national and international wine industry. The graduates of the course should also have acquired the ability to conduct applied research projects in various fields of vinicultural economics. In keeping with this purpose, the programme of studies involves general and business orientated economic and research methodical areas of concentration.

Students spend one semester each at Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) and Hochschule Geisenheim University (HS Geisenheim), where they acquire the necessary course-specific basic knowledge in the core modules. Building on this, they can design their studies individually and flexibly according to their goals and wishes through the freely selectable profile modules at both locations. 

Accreditation

since 10 December 2010

Composition of the Study Programme

Duration of studies 4 Semester 120 Credit Points (CP)

Duration of Studies

4 Semesters - 120 Credit Points (CP)

Composition of the Study Programme

Composition of the Study Programme

Students can choose whether they start their studies at JLU or HS Geisenheim. It is strongly recommended that students begin their studies in the winter semester. Please contact the Student Coordinator or the Student Advisory Office for more advice. 

The course consists of 20 modules:

  • 9 core modules (mandatory)
  • 7 specialisation modules (eligible)
  • a written Master`s thesis (corresponds to 4 modules).

The core modules are compulsory, while the profile modules can be chosen from the entire range of courses offered by JLU's Faculty 09 and other departments at JLU and HS Geisenheim, Department of Oenology and Viticulture.  

It does not matter how many profile modules are taken at JLU and how many at HS Geisenheim. It is also possible, for example, to complete the entire number of profile modules at one of the two locations. 
One semester (the 2nd semester at the start of the winter semester) serves as a mobility window and consists entirely of profile modules. Students can choose whether they would like to study this semester in Geisenheim, Giessen or abroad.

Specialization is possible through the choice of profile modules. The course is successfully completed when all modules have been passed. 

The core modules (compulsory modules) at JLU are

  • Applied Econometrics
  • Sustainable corporate management and reporting
  • Corporate Communication
  • International agricultural and food policy

The core modules (compulsory modules) at HS Geisenheim are

  • Cooperatives in the wine industry
  • Applied wine market research
  • Organization and modern organizational development
  • Special oenology
  • Process strategies in viticulture 

Application

Commencement of Studies in the Winter and Summer Semester

Commencement of studies

Summer semester and winter semester

Students can choose whether they start their studies at JLU or HS Geisenheim. It is strongly recommended that students begin their studies in the winter semester. Please contact the Student Coordinator or the Student Advisory Office for more advice.
Application: Entrance requirements

Entrance Requirements

The Master’s programme in Wine Economics is a consecutive course of study. This means that you will need a relevant Bachelor’s degree for admission. To provide clearer guidance, so-called relevant Bachelor’s degrees have been defined. Applications with other degrees are also welcome – in such cases, the admissions committee will assess on a case-by-case basis during the application process whether the academic requirements for admission are met. The following Bachelor’s degrees are currently considered relevant:

  • International Wine Economy
  • Wine Business Management
  • Viniculture and Oenology

Applications from candidates with other qualifications are also welcome – in such cases, the ecamination board will assess on a case-by-case basis whether the subject-specific entry requirements are met. To qualify, you must demonstrate knowledge equivalent to at least 18 CP in the following areas:

  • Economics
  • Business Administration
  • Business Management
  • Marketing
  • Company Law
  • Management Accounting
  • Viticulture
  • Wine Technology
  • Microbiology
  • Mathematics, statistics and data processing
Application not limited

Application for admission and registration

  • The intake capacity of this degree programme is not limited internally by the university.
  • Applications must be received by the JLU Student Secretariat by 15th January for the summer semester and 15th July for the winter semester. More on this...
  • Special regulations apply to foreign applicants or those who gained their university-entrance qualifications abroad. Read more...

Career Options

Career Options

Career Options

The combination of scientifically sound and practice-oriented training in the Master's degree program in Wine Business makes graduates internationally sought-after experts. They are ideally qualified for management and leadership roles in the wine and beverage industry.
Graduates work in responsible positions and as managers in various companies in the wine industry, such as wineries, wine trading companies, sparkling wine cellars, companies in the beverage industry, the food retail trade or the supply industry. 
Typical areas of responsibility are:

  • Production
  • Quality management and control
  • Wine tasting and evaluation
  • Purchasing, sales and marketing
  • Human resources
  • Customer service


Graduates can also work as independent consultants or in wine marketing and communication areas. Other tasks in winemaking include optimizing production processes, selecting grape varieties and marketing wines.
The degree program also enables graduates to carry out applied research projects in the various areas of the wine and beverage industry. The path to a doctorate is therefore also open to them after graduation.

 

Doctoral Studies at JLU

Doctorate possible with a Master's degree for the degree Dr. rer. nat.

 

Graduate Centres

International Giessen Graduate Centre for the Life Sciences

International

International: incomings

Information about studying at Justus Liebig University Giessen (incomings)

International Office
General counseling of international students
Dr. Saltanat Rakhimzhanova, Patrycja Zakrzewska

Goethestr. 58, Room 38
35390 Giessen

Contact and office hours

Further Information

Further Information: Documents

PDF documents for the courses of study

Broschure of faculty 09 (in German)

 

Examination- and study regulations

 

Courses offered in the course catalogue

Links

Master's Degree Programmes of Faculty 09

taught in English

 

taught in German

Any Questions

Any Questions?

Information- and advisory services of JLU can be found under the category “contact” on this page!

Contact

Subject Advisor
Subject Advisor

Subject advising in the first study section takes place at Justus Liebig Universität Gießen:

Prof. Dr. Ramona Teuber
Department of Agricultural Policy and Market Research
Zeughaus, Senckenbergstr. 3
35390 Giessen
Tel. +49 (0) 641 - 99 37020
Office Hours: by appointment


Team for Studies and Doctorates of Faculty 09
studies

 

Subject advising in the second study section is held by the Geisenheim University:

Prof. Dr. Jon H. Hanf
Department of International Marketing & Management
Von-Lade-Strasse 1
65366 Geisenheim
Tel. +49 (0) 6722 502 393
Office hours: by appointment

Links
Links

Central Study Advisor
Central Student Services

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