Overview
What you will study
The online CAS in Coffee Excellence programme has been developed by coffee scientists at the Coffee Excellence Centre of the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences. The Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology at ZHAW is a world class research institute, and our experts will support and guide you through the learning journey to achieve the following broad academic goals on completion of the course:
- Acquire in-depth knowledge and a comprehensive overview of the science of coffee from crop to cup
- Apply a multidisciplinary scientific and practical knowledge of all processes involved in the coffee value chain
- Take a fact-based approach and critically examine all aspects of coffee
- Integrate knowledge on selected coffee topics into professional contexts
- Enlarge your professional network and make contacts with experts in the coffee sector.
Above all, you will benefit from a rich, engaging and informative experience in a safe learning environment so that you can further develop professionally in the world of coffee with greater knowledge, skills and confidence. An additional advantage of this course will be an expansion of your network of professional relationships within the coffee industry and the establishment of contacts with relevant experts.
Programme Structure
The programme focuses on:
- The Coffee Fruit: From Tree to Trade
- The Coffee Bean: Transformation and Composition
- The Coffee Cup: Extraction and Sensory
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 15 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Food Science Culinary ArtsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
a) Admission with a University Degree
- Degree (diploma, licentiate, bachelor's or master's degree) from a state-recognised university or previously recognised equivalent school.
- At least 2 years of professional experience in the coffee industry or related areas (food, hospitality management, etc.).
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
b) Admission without a University Degree
- Proof of a qualification in higher vocational education and training (tertiary B): BP
- professional examination (federal diploma) or HFP higher professional examination (federal diploma) or HF higher professional school.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in the coffee industry or related areas (food, hospitality management, etc.) and an SCA Coffee Skills Diploma at the time of registration.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Passing an admission interview.
Tuition Fee
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International
6240 CHF/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7800 CHF for the full programme during 15 months. -
National
6240 CHF/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7800 CHF for the full programme during 15 months.
- The cost includes the tuition fees, application fee, course materials, virtual lessons, exam payment and diploma certificate.