Department Engineering

Food: Product and Process Design

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Degree Programme

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The Master’s degree programme: Food: Product and Process Design

The food industry is a dynamic and innovative sector in which product development and process development play a central role. New foods, optimised production processes and sustainable solutions are crucial for the future of the industry.

Practice-oriented and part-time-co-op study

The part-time-co-op Master’s degree programme in Food: Product and Process Development combines a practice-oriented food studies programme with relevant professional experience, which is an integral part of the programme. This allows you to deepen your knowledge of food technology and develop into a sought-after specialist in the food industry.

Actively shaping the future of the food industry

In the Master’s programme, you will learn to develop innovative food products and optimise production processes in the food industry. The combination of professional practice and applied training at FH JOANNEUM enables you to directly apply theoretical content in a company setting.

Through your ongoing professional activity, current issues from the field are directly incorporated into lectures, laboratory exercises and discussions.

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During the Master’s degree programme, you have the opportunity to obtain certification as a ‘Quality System Representative (with a focus on food safety)’ in cooperation with Quality Austria, thereby further expanding your qualifications in the field of quality and process management in the food industry.

Who is the Master’s programme suitable for?

The Master’s programme is aimed at working professionals and graduates of technical or scientific Bachelor’s programmes, particularly in the fields of food technology, food and beverages, food chemistry, biotechnology or nutritional sciences. Applicants from related disciplines are also welcome after prior consultation.

If you are already working in a relevant field in the food industry and would like to complete a part-time dual degree programme, you have the ideal qualifications. However, the programme also actively supports you in working with your employer to make this possible.

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Is it possible to apply without already working in a company that will support your training? Yes. We are also happy to assist applicants in searching for a suitable training company, or to explain the details of the programme to your company.

You can find out more about the requirements for our Master’s degree programme here.

Key subject areas

You can find out here what general content, specialist topics and specific specialisations await you on the degree programme.