The post graduate program CAS in Coffee Excellence is an exclusive blended e-learning program designed at the highest level of the coffee training path.  You will gain science-based and practice-oriented expertise on coffee along the whole value chain, through a flexible, remote learning course format. The course was developed by the experts at the Coffee Excellence Center of the Zurich University of Applied Science. It is delivered as a mix of interactive and self-study documents, tests, practical exercises, assessments and individual project work.

Program Management

• Head of Program: Prof. Dr. Chahan Yeretzian; yere@zhaw.ch
• ZHAW - Program Coordinator: Martina Vaculikova; vacu@zhaw.ch

Program Structure & Logistics

• Start – Module 1: January 25, 2021
• Duration of CAS Program: 11 months

The E-CAS is structured into four Modules (A to D) and covers the whole coffee value chain. The three modules A to C are structured into 6-7 Sessions and completed by an Assessment.  Module D is a tailormade workshop that will take place during WoC or EXPO.

Fee

• Module A: CHF 2000 per participant
• Module B and Module C: CHF 1700 per Module and participant
• Module D: CHF 2000

Admission criteria

There are two different paths to be admitted to the program:

a) Regular admission

Those who meet the following requirements are admitted to the CAS in Coffee Excellence certificate course:

• Final diploma from a state-recognized university (diploma, licentiate, bachelor's or master's degree).
• At least 2 years of professional experience at the time of registration.
• Good written and oral skills in English.

b) 'Sur Dossier' approval

Persons who do not have a university degree are admitted if they meet one of the following requirements:

• A qualification comparable to the regular admission,
• at least 3 years of professional experience in the coffee industry or related areas (food, hospitality management, etc.) at the time of registration
• Good written and oral skills in English.

Successful applicants are awarded 12 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System)

Name of the Degree: Certificate of Advanced Studies in “Coffee Excellence”