Brewing and Beverage Technology
M.Sc.
Overview
Like the Bachelor's program, the Master's program Brewing and Beverage Technology combines engineering and natural sciences. Engineering, process engineering, product-specific and technological processes in the industrial production of beer and other beverages are expanded and deepened in the Master's program. This includes the design or simulation of processes, the optimization of existing production methods and the planning of supply facilities such as cooling units or compressed air supply. On the product-specific side, for example, enzymatic conversions in fermentation processes are investigated, modern analytical methods for the investigation of beverages are treated, and rheological methods for evaluating the consistency of products are presented. Innovative products, processes and technologies are also in great demand in the traditional brewing and beverage industry. During the course of their studies, students are specifically prepared for their development.
Which further expertise and skills will I acquire?
Graduates of the Master's program Brewing and Beverage Technology are able to …
- analyze and optimize production processes for beverages in terms of process technology
- design brewery plants
- adapt the brewing process to production-specific conditions
- develop fermentation techniques for the production of beverages
- select and test raw materials for beverage production
- question the profitability of manufacturing processes and adjust production capacities
- statistically monitor, develop and optimize production processes
- investigate beer and beverages according to the current state of science
- help shape research projects in the field of brewing and beverage technology
Which professional opportunities can I take up with this qualification?
After completing the Master's degree in Brewing and Beverage Technology, graduates can work primarily in the brewing and beverage industry, but also in the food or chemical industry, both in research & development, as well as in production, engineering and quality management. Furthermore, functions in plant construction are possible for these branches of industry. The possible tasks in the later occupation could be:
- Organization, monitoring and optimization of production processes
- Quality assurance during routine production
- Planning and evaluation of beverage and beer production processes
- Organization of the associated operating technology
- Planning and projecting of new production plants and manufacturing processes
- Development of innovative, new products
- Academic or industrial research and development
- Purchasing and assessment of raw materials
- Operational control, production management or technical management in breweries, malting plants or other beverage industries
Structure
The Master's program Brewing and Beverage Technology builds on the foundations of the Bachelor's program Brewing and Beverage Technology. Compulsory modules include subjects such as beverage process technology, sterile process technology, beverage bottling plants, rheology, brewing technology and simulation of production systems. In addition to the compulsory subjects, students can earn one third of the credits from numerous electives and thus compile their own profile according to their interests. The Master's thesis is written in the 4th semester.
Costs
Tuition
HK$64,898.24
(international)
HK$689.54
(home)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
Selection takes place through an aptitude assessment procedure. Aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure after the submission of an official application to a program. In this procedure, the TUM school or department determines whether you meet the specific requirements for its master’s degree program.
In the initial stages, the grades you obtained during your bachelor's program, as well as your written documents, will be evaluated using a point system. Depending on the amount of points accumulated, applicants are either immediately admitted, rejected or invited to an admissions interview.
Language requirements
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