IPI International Packaging Institute

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IPI's Master of Engineering in Packaging Technology is an outstanding programme globally. It has been developed and is supported by the Packaging Industry in cooperation with renowned international universities. The fact that the more than 30 different lecturers on the programme are Professors from a number of highly respected international universities as well as experts from the Packaging Industry, each of whom is a specialist in their particular field, makes the IPI Master Program unique.

IPI's Master of Eingineering in Packaging Technology has a clear mandate to enhance expert knowledge and to develop skills across the whole packaging technology chain (Packaging Materials;  Packaging Machines;  Packaging Processes) including those needed in management and leadership positions.

The Master of Engineering in Packaging Technology is a part time, modular study programme in line with the European Bologna declaration, which focuses on current practice and developments in the Packaging Industry and represents 120 ETCS (European Transfer Credit Systems) .

The programme is part-time and lasts four semesters. There are 96 study-days, divided into 16 one-week blocks and spread over two years. Expert knowledge across the whole packaging technology value chain is enhanced and relevant skills are developed to ensure newly acquired knowledge is understood and applied with maximum effectiveness within both the business and environmental context.

The internationally recognised degree "Master of Engineering in Packaging Technology" will be granted by the Constance University upon successful completion of the programme at IPI, including the Masters Thesis. The programme enables participants to take leading roles in internationally operating businesses in the packaging industry.

 IPI’s education programmes all follow the same didactical concept using many different learning methods including lectures, case-studies, assignments, discussion groups, company visits, workshops and a study-visit to Michigan State University.

Facts about the IPI Master of Engineering Study Programme:

• Duration: 16 weeks spread over 2 years, with a fixed schedule of study blocks

• Language: English

• Academic Degree: Master of Engineering in Packaging Technology

• Start: Every year in spring

• Location: Schaffhausen, Switzerland, one hour's drive away from Zurich Airport

• Requirements: A first degree in a packaging relevant discipline, a good knowledge of English and work experience

• Fee: The total programme fee is 28,800 Euros (7,200 Euros per semester), excl. VAT, travelling, accommodation. Employees of our IPI Members and Sponsors profit from a discount.

In order to get detailed information about the Master Study Program at first hand, IPI invites interested persons to a free on-site trial with individual course guidance. Visit one of our one-week study blocks and talk to our experts and the participants of the «Master of Engineering in Packaging Technology».  Please contact IPI to organize this on-site trial.

Please find more details about the programme on IPI's homepage www.ipi.eu

In your company, do you have engineers who are faced with new technological developments in the packaging industry? Do you need to introduce new employees to the packaging market or induct them into the fundamentals of packaging? Does your sales team need to learn more about successful selling strategies in the packaging industry? The tailor made-seminars of IPI International Packaging Institute satisfy your individual needs for any target group in your company (technical, marketing & sales, production, management).

IPI has extensive experience in designing and delivering training and professional development courses and provides access to an excellent network within the packaging industry. This enables IPI to offer seminars throughout the whole supply chain which are fully flexible regarding duration, time, location and level of the programmes. Whether you are a small to medium-sized company or a multi-national company, we will tailor your course to suit your needs.

The format of the tailor-made seminar is also fully adapted to your requirements. Do you prefer lectures combined with exercises, discussions within working groups or case studies? It is your choice!

The benefits of tailor-made seminars for your company:
• Employees gain in-depth and up-to-date knowledge 
• Content and format are 100% adapted to your specific requirements
• Opportunity to discuss all aspects of the topics with experts
• Strengthen team building, inter-disciplinary work and employee motivation

Tailor-made seminars - easy to organise:
- Step 1: Communicate your needs regarding the topic and group size of the seminar.
- Step 2: Agree learning aims, seminar location, duration and format.
- Step 3: The IPI provides you with an all-inclusive offer fully adapted to your requirements. The cost for tailor-made seminars typically starts at € 4,000/day.
- Step 4: Implementation and delivery of the seminar.  

Please contact us! www.ipi.eu

Addressing emerging issues in the Packaging Industry

The Hot Topic Events organised by IPI International Packaging Institute address emerging issues in the packaging industry. Participants benefit from sessions with our highly experienced speakers and can develop ideas in a uniquely inspiring location. The Hot Topic Events provide insight, inspiration and thinking time to set alongside delegates' knowledge of their companies' day-to-day business. We always schedule enough time to enable delegates to explore the topic in more detail with the speakers and other participants and to improve their network within the packaging industry.

Please find more details in our Seminar & Event brochure.