CAS in Coffee Excellence, Certificate | Part time online | ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences | Switzerland
15 months
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5880 CHF/year
5880 CHF/year
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About

The online CAS in Coffee Excellence course offered by ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences takes you from crop to cup, exploring the scientific aspects of the whole production process, including a critical examination of the supply chain. Join our next cohort to deepen your knowledge, meet and interact with other coffee professionals, and grow your network.

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
In this module, we will explore all aspects of the coffee cherry in origin countries; from its discovery to how different coffee species and varieties evolved worldwide.
  • The Coffee Bean: Transformation and Composition
This module covers all aspects of physical transformation and chemical composition of the green coffee to the roasted bean, until extraction.
  • The Coffee Cup: Extraction and Sensory
This module covers the complex dynamics of extraction and the vital role that water composition plays, as well as machine technologies from grinding to brewing as a means to influence the quality of the brew.

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

15 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Academic 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

To always see correct tuition fees
  • International

    5880 CHF/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 7350 CHF for the full programme during 15 months.
  • National

    5880 CHF/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 7350 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.

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