Packaging Technology and Sustainability

Overview

This scientific technical degree program with economic elements is held in English. The students deepen their knowledge in the fields of packaging technology, sustainability, management and science and research. With advanced competencies in communication, research and project management, they are prepared for a leadership position in the packaging industry.

About the program

The Packaging Technology and Sustainability master degree program at FH Campus Wien was developed together with renowned companies in the packaging industry and with professional associations of the Austrian Economic Chambers.

In teaching and research we also cooperate with the University of Munich, the Technical University of Vienna and the Austrian Research Institute for Chemistry and Technology as well as numerous renowned companies in the packaging industry. This network, which is constantly being expanded, allows us to attract outstanding lecturers, develop R&D projects and make excursions to industrial facilities. This provides you with excellent opportunities to make valuable contacts for your future career already during your studies. The degree program is offered at the Campus Vienna BioCenter with modern lecture halls and fully equipped laboratory space at the renowned Life Science campus.

Part-time: The degree program is part-time and has a high share of e-learning. Thus, it can be completed by people both living in Austria and abroad. Even though it is a “part-time” degree program, that does not mean you need to be employed.

How you benefit

With an annual turnover of more than 10 billion euros and more than 35,000 employees, the Austrian packaging industry is an important factor in the Austrian economy. In the long term, the packaging industry is growing and will require even more qualified personnel, especially internationally. As a graduate of this master degree program, your economic and technical background will make you the ideal specialist for packaging technology. Your main fields of work are the manufacture of packaging, the production of goods, the trade in intensive packaging and the supply environment of the packaging industry.

• Manufacturers of packaging and packaging materials (paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, glass, wood)

• Users of packaging or packaging materials (food and beverage industry, chemical industry, pharmaceutical industry, building materials manufacturers, electrical industry)

• Teaching and research

• Retail

• Mechanical engineering (e.g. bottling plants, bottle glass machines, printing press manufacturers)

• Public service

• Waste management

• Service companies (e.g. advertising agencies, printers, research laboratories)

• Manufacturer of packaging materials (e.g. cardboard, paper, plastic, metal, glass)

Program Learning Outcomes

The course is divided into four main topics: Packaging Technology, Sustainability, Management and Science and Research. You will learn about the latest technologies for production and testing as well as the filling and packaging process for a wide variety of packaging materials.

The topic of sustainability is incredibly significant for packaging technology and will be explored extensively throughout the degree program. Presentation techniques, moderation and conflict resolution techniques, leadership as well as scientific work and research management round out your education and prepare you for a leadership position. As part of your master’s thesis, you will conduct scientific work on a topic relevant to the professional field.