In addition to in-depth technical knowledge, the German-French Master's in Viticulture & Enology also provides practical, hands-on experience and analytical skills, as well as language and intercultural competence. Targeted course content enables graduates to address the future issues of the wine industry from both theoretical perspectives and practical approaches that will empower you to develop solution-oriented strategies for the viticulture of tomorrow. Below you will find the schedule of courses and internships. All modules are explained in greater depth in the module handbook.
Module | ECTS-Credits | Hrs. | |
1st Semester | Practical Project 1 | 6 | 1 |
History & Culture of the Vine & Wine / Language skills | 12 | 12 | |
Scientific methods | 6 | 3 | |
Molecular Biology / Biochemistry of the Vine & Grapes | 6 | 4 | |
Totals: 1st Semester | 30 | 20 | |
2nd Semester | Innovation in Enology | 6 | 5 |
Innovation in the Chemistry & Microbiology of Wine | 6 | 4 | |
Special Methods in Wine Sensory / Consumer Research | 6 | 5 | |
Sustainable Business Management | 3 | 3 | |
Smart & Sustainable Viticulture / Environmental Ecology | 3 | 4 | |
Practical Project 2 | 6 | 1 | |
Totals 2nd Semester | 30 | 22 | |
3rd Semester | Practical Project 3 | 6 | 1 |
The Science of Terroir: Soil, Vine, and Humans | 6 | 4 | |
Plant Pathology | 6 | 5 | |
Sustainable Business Management | 6 | 5 | |
Smart & Sustainable Viticulture / Environmental Ecology | 6 | 6 | |
Totals 3rd Semester | 30 | 21 | |
4th Semester | Master's Thesis | 30 | 1 |
Totals 4th Semester | 30 | 1 | |
Totals Degree Program | 120 | 64 |
Hrs.: Weekly Workload in Hours
ECTS Credits: Credits according to the European Credit Transfer System