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Sustainable Food Economics (M.Sc.)

Master of Science (M.Sc.) – taught in German

Overview

Nachhaltige Ernährungswirtschaft
Nachhaltige Ernährungswirtschaft
Foto: Prof. Dr. Christian Herzig
Overview

Overview

Sustainable food economics deals primarily with economic issues of the food industry and food trade, i.e. with companies that deal with the production and distribution of food and luxury foods.  The food chain is examined from the procurement of raw materials to the delivery of the finished products to the consumer. Processes, decisions and consequences of food production on markets and in processing companies of the food industry are considered. Teaching and research is conducted in the areas of:   

  • Business studies in the food industry
  • Market analysis and marketing in food markets
  • National and international agricultural policy
  • World food economy
Duration of studies 4 Semester 120 Credit Points (CP)

Duration of Studies

4 Semesters - 120 Credit Points (CP)

Accreditation

Accredited since september 28, 2007

Composition of the study programme

Composition of the study programme

Duration of Studies

  • 4 semesters - 120 Credit Points (CP)

Composition of the study programme

The study programme is composed of 20 modules:
  • 8 core (compulsory) modules (6 CP each)
  • 8 profile (elective) modules (6 CP each)
  • a written Master's thesis (equivalent to 4 modules)
Half of the course modules are compulsory (core modules), the other half of the course modules can be chosen from the entire range of courses offered by the department and partly from other departments of JLU Giessen (profile modules).
Specialisation is possible by choosing the profile modules. The degree programme is successfully completed when all modules have been passed.

The core modules (compulsory modules) are:
  • Applied Econometrics
  • Corporate Communication
  • Organisational design in the agricultural and food industry
  • Process technology in food and service enterprises
  • International agricultural and food policy
  • Corporate management in the agricultural and food sector
  • Food quality: coordination, decision-making and institution
  • Market theory

Master's thesis

With the Master's thesis students can demonstrate their ability to work independently on a concrete, delimited topic within a limited period of time.

 

Further Information

A description of the core- and specialisation modules can be found in the special regulations with module descriptions and module plans (in German)

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Courses offered in the course catalogue

Electronical course catalogue (in German)

Application

Commencement of Studies in the Winter and Summer Semester

Commencement of studies

Summer semester and winter semester

Application: Admission requirements

Admission requirements

The Master's programme in Sustainable Food Systems is a consecutive programme. This means that you need a relevant Bachelor's degree to be admitted. For better classification, so-called relevant Bachelor's degrees have been defined. Applications with other degrees are also welcome – in these cases, the examination board will assess on an individual basis during the application process whether the subject-specific requirements for admission have been met. The following are currently considered relevant:

  • Agricultural sciences
  • Business administration
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Nutritional sciences
  • Nutrition and food sciences
  • Nutrition and supply management
  • Management
  • Management in the organic sector
  • Renewable raw materials and bioresources
  • Ecological agricultural sciences
  • Ecotrophology
  • Political science and law
  • Environment and global change
  • Environmental management
  • Environmental and sustainability sciences
  • Economic and social sciences

 

English language skills are required

English language skills at level B2 are required, as the technical literature is mainly available in English. Formal proof is not required.

Application/enrollment

  • The study program is not subject to admission restrictions.
  • The enrollment period for the winter semester begins in early June and for the summer semester in early December.
  • The end of the enrollment period is determined each year, please check the application portal during the enrollment period.

For international applicants, different rules apply in some cases. More...

Career Options

Career Options

Doctoral studies

After successful completion of a master's degree, doctoral studies are an option. This gives you further career opportunities.

Information about doctoral studies
International Giessen Graduate Centre for the Life Sciences

Graduate Centres

International Giessen Graduate Centre for the Life Sciences

International

Stays abroad in Giessen for international students (incomings)
Information for incoming students

Information and consultation

 

Contact persons at faculty 09

Stays abroad during studies (outgoings)
Information for outgoing students

Information and consultation

 

Contact persons at faculty 09

Further Information

More Information: Documents

PDF documents about the study programme

We would also be pleased to send you printed copies, please use our contact form.

 

Examination- and study regulations

Courses offered in the course catalogue

Links

Master's Degree Programmes of Faculty 09

taught in English

 

taught in German

Contact

Contact

Prof. Dr. Matthias Frisch
Institut für Institut für Pflanzenbau und Pflanzenzüchtung II
Heinrich-Buff-Ring 26-32
35392 Giessen
Tel.: (+49) 0641- 99 37540

Consultation hours: by arrangement

Links
Links

Central Study Advisor (JLU)
Anja Staffler

Anja Staffler (Dipl. oec.troph.) 

Central Student Services

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