• Plastics, Metal, Paper & Board, Glass

• Fracture Mechanics and Corrosion

• Packaging Surface Phenomena

• Laminates, Coating and Converting

• Print and pre-Press Processes

Materials represent by and large fifty percent of the costs of packaging. The choice of material is central to the functionality of packaging, as well as to its cost. In-depth understanding and mastery of this area is a key success factor.

• Design of modern Packaging Machinery

• Drive Systems and Components

• Mechatronics

• Servo Drives and Controls

• Layout of Packaging Lines

Understanding developments in packaging machines and systems enables participants to design flexible, efficient and reliable packaging lines whicht operate to high hygiene and safety standards. Understanding today's available technologies and future possibilities helps master challenges in the future.

• interaction of Packaging & Fillgoods

• Technology of Selected Foods

• Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics Technology

• Hygiene, Quality and Security

• Principles of Preservation, Shelf Life Design
• Active and Intelligent Packaging Systems
• Integrated Environtmental Protection

Quality, hygiene and security are key success factors in the packaging industry. The interaction of packaging and fillgoods and hygiene have a significant impact on the quality of the product in the food sector. Security is an additional and important factor in the pharmaceutical industry. Understanding the interplay of these factors is a critical element in the design of packaging.

• New technologies, R&D, innovation

• Advanced quality management

• Rationalization of packaging processes

• Intellectual property

• Advanced packaging systems
• Process design and simulation

Packaging is a dynamic and innovative industry. Being one step ahead of your competitors requires short innovation cycles, targeted R6D activities and total control of the packaging processes. Packaging must be in compliance with laws and regulations. A sound planning of all product and process innovations is therefore indispensible.

• Strategy and Value Creation

• Investment & Finance

• Consumer Marketing

• Leadership

• Cross cultural communication
• Presentation & Negotiation
• Business Ethics
• Laws and Regulations in Packaging Industry

The business & management section imparts knowledge, methods, tools and skills which enable participants to understand an master management related topics from business processes and investment decisions to market strategies. Thecontent of this section is highly focused on the packaging industry.

During the Study Tour, the participants will acquire a detailed insight into the US packaging market. At the world’s largest packaging institute, Michigan State University – School of Packaging, participants will learn about economic conditions and considerations in the US packaging Industry (packaging business view in the US, consumer marketing the US way, regulatory affairs). You will also meet faculty staff and graduate students, who will give you an insight into typical R&D projects and results. Plant visits to food and pharmaceutical companies and retail store visits top off the tour.

The first 3 semesters are completed with a project assignment. Participants choose a relevant topic from their workplace in order to ensure the transfer of newly acquired knowledge and skills into practice. 

Following completion of the taught program, participants select and investigate a research topic from their area of work, preferably linked to their current employer, and receive supervision from one of IPI’s pool of experts.