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MASTER AND CERTIFICATE
2018/2019
Content
International graduate programmes
Master programmes 5
Horticulture Chains 6
Livestock Chains 7
Forest Chains 8
Disaster Risk Management 9
Food Security 10
Social Inclusion, Gender and Youth 11
Innovative Dairy Chain Management 12 The biggest green university of applied
River Delta Development 13
sciences in the Netherlands
Certificate programmes 14
Sustainable Water Technology 15 To many people, the words ‘Holland’ or ‘the Netherlands’ evoke images of tulips,
Food and Dairy Technology 16
cheese, cows and windmills. Even though they are a bit of a cliché, each of them
Innovations for Sustainability 17
contains an element of entrepreneurship, innovation and nurturing. It’s no coincidence
Entry requirements and scholarships 18 then that we, as a university of applied sciences, have chosen to develop various
Studying in Holland 19 levels of study programmes in the three domains in which we as a country thrive:
Delta Areas and Resources, Food and Dairy, and Animals and Business.
As our world grapples with poverty, food shortages, climate change and how to
make the most of the available resources, we are convinced that the world has
H ERLANDS
ET never needed more expertise, progressive ideas and dedication in these areas as
N much as it does now. We are proud to be a knowledge institution that inspires
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International
Van Hall Larenstein was formed in 2003 and is the result of a combination of the
Van Hall Institute and the International Agricultural College Larenstein. These two
institutions have a rich history, providing education for more than a century.
We currently have more than 4500 students and approximately 450 employees
distributed over two locations.
Educational philosophy
We are convinced that the academic and personal developments of our students go
hand in hand. That is why all our study programmes contain a well balanced mix of
theoretical knowledge and practical experience that gives our students an important
advantage on the job market. All programmes are competence-based: each theoreti-
cal subject supports work group situations in which you tackle practical problems
and explore feasible solutions.
Keeping up with international developments Competences Building people’s resilience to disasters and Competences
Commodities produced in forested landscapes such as As a graduate, you will be competent: conflicts Upon graduating, you will be able to:
timber, palm-oil, shea-butter, cocoa, and coffee go through One of the key development challenges of our time is the • apply disaster and conflict theories to
a complex series of stakeholders and channels before • to analyse the sustainability and resilience of increasing number of people placed at risk of crises and real-life crises and disaster settings
making their way to domestic and international markets. value chains, stakeholders and production disasters; people’s vulnerability increases due to shocks • understand the changing roles, responsibilities
Stakeholders within these forest commodity chains have to systems and trends as a result of natural and man-made hazards. and modes of operations of key DRM actors
work with ever changing consumer demands, market and • to initiate and manage innovative chain The number, complexity and impact of disasters are • design and conduct risk and context
certification regulations, technological advancements, and processes and projects increasing which heightens the need for better disaster analyses which aim to identify appropriate
an increasing number of national and international laws • to advise chain actors and business service management. Disaster Risk Management (DRM) has disaster response strategies and options
and regulations. entrepreneurs become one of the cornerstones of international develop- • analyse and strengthen local risk governance
• to conduct applied research that contrib- ment: there is an urgency to reduce disaster losses and a • apply emerging good-practice integrated
Forest Chain Management specialists are equipped with utes towards efficient and sustainable value need to minimize the impact of disasters on sustainable approaches to address crucial issues in
the competences needed to examine each actor in the chain development development. Disasters are, in essence, the result of poorly building community resilience
chain (including producers, smallholders, suppliers, • to develop policies and networks for managed risks and human failure to introduce appropriate • address challenges faced by agencies and
processors, traders, retailers and consumers) and analyse integrated value chain management risk reduction measures. Effective crises and disaster staff in responding to crises, including safety
the different stages from harvest to processing and • to build relations with attention for values in responses therefore demand a shift away from reactive and security concerns
consumption [from forest to floor] from various perspectives, complex processes Emergency Relief to pro-active Disaster Risk Reduction. DRM • conduct applied research in disaster and
including sustainability. They will thus enhance their ability • to communicate global value chain combines the concept of response and recovery (in the post- conflict affected communities/settings
to manage, facilitate and innovate these forest value chains. developments in a multicultural setting to disaster phase) with the concept of prevention, mitigation
specialists and non-specialists and preparedness (the pre-disaster phase). Career opportunities
The study programme is targeting mid-career forest • to apply and reflect on a professional Within an increasingly complex and dynamic
professionals, whether working for a private company or as attitude in a changing international business Graduates will be better able to respond to natural and context, graduates are trained and equipped
consultant, in the public- or NGO-sector. The study environment man-made disasters in increasingly complex and dynamic to enhance community resilience and reduce
approaches forest value chain development from different environments. In the context of increasing climate the impact of crises and disasters on
perspectives of sustainability, business economics, variability and climate change (slow-onset disasters), this sustainable development. Graduates have
logistics, quality management, certification, marketing, Career opportunities specialization pays attention to linking Disaster Risk acquired new insights and know how to use
information flows and international trends. Forest chain specialists may find themselves Reduction with Climate Change Adaptation. Additionally, innovative approaches, which have proved
working either within or outside the forest the specialisation touches on conflict, making the course their potential to build community resilience
*Please contact us for more information about the different production chain, playing the role of a forest also relevant for those working in tense and conflict to better manage risks as required by the
study options of the Master programme, e.g. 2 times 6 chain manager, facilitator, certifier, or affected regions. Central to the DRM specialization is the nature of today’s crises and disasters. By
months or 4 times 3 months. consultant. They will act as a facilitator of focus on reducing the negative impact of disaster and looking through a disaster and conflict lens,
change applying an integrated chain develop- conflict on peoples’ lives and livelihoods and to build graduates can make an important contribu-
ment approach that considers various political, people’s resilience to disasters, crises and conflict. tion to sustainable development.
socio-economic, technical and environmental
factors within the forestry context.
Local Food Security in a Globalising World Competences Linking sustainable development to Competences
Food security exists when everybody has access to Upon graduating, you will be able to: social inclusion Upon graduating, you will be able to:
sufficient, nutritious and safe food at all times. However, • analyse rural livelihoods and food and While governments around the world have committed them- • identify opportunities for systemic change
various predictable and unpredictable challenges around nutrition security selves to fighting poverty, poverty can only be eradicated and enhance opportunities and interests of
the globe, including changes in climate (i.e. rising/falling • analyse the livelihoods of farmers who once marginalised individuals and groups experience equal- youth, men and women in rural environments
temperatures, droughts and floods, diseases and pests), produce for local and regional markets and ity, regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, disabilities or • promote social inclusion and mainstream gen-
market tendencies, insufficient access to food for house- understand their coping strategies age. That is why discussions on sustainable development and der and other social equity issues in rural
holds, unequal distribution of resources and opportunities • define the economic, commercial and reversing poverty often refer to social inclusion. Development development
and inadequate food distribution channels, prevent the marketing needs, constraints and oppor- organisations and government agencies can contribute to • recommend changes that will bring about
realisation of this idealistic and often oversimplified term. tunities for small-scale producers in rural inclusive transformation processes that improve circum- gender equality in organisations
Despite a growing number of large-scale, high-external communities stances for marginalised people and allow them to take part in • develop a personal strategy for enhancing
input farms and enough food production to feed the world, • develop appropriate strategies and interven- society and benefit from social services and various political, empowerment, social inclusion, youth
post-harvest losses result in less optimal yields and (locally) tions for local food security social, physical and market spaces. Youth are particularly involvement and gender equality in your own
produced foods are often used for other purposes, such as • develop support programmes for farmers, important drivers of innovation, entrepreneurship and prosper- profession and organisation
animal feed or biofuel. Consequentially, 795 million1 producers and other stakeholders ity in developing countries and engaging them in the agricul-
undernourished people around the globe do not have tural sector and keeping them in the rural areas should be a Career opportunities
access to this lost and wasted food. Career opportunities priority. Specialists in Social Inclusion, Gender and
Food Security specialists explore effective Youth contribute to inclusive transformation of
Ensuring access to food for everyone is the key to ending responses to mal- and undernourishment, by To ensure context-specific inclusive transformation social processes that improve circumstances
hunger, which will require improved collaboration between defining needs, constraints, coping strategies processes, development professionals and organisations for marginalised people to take part in society.
various stakeholders - producer (organisations), the private and opportunities for small-scale producers in need to understand and define marginalised peoples’ Recognising that equal access to markets and
sector, governments, traders and development organisa- rural communities. In selecting appropriate needs, interests, constraints and possibilities, as well as social services, influence over decisions
tions. Structures, policies and programmes must be context-specific interventions, which reflect understand their roles in decision-making processes at affecting one’s life and young people as key
continuously adapted to a variety of external factors, such understanding of the local context in its wider household, economic and societal levels. This specialisation drivers of innovation, entrepreneurship and
as the economy, environment and current social structures. context, they consider stakeholder relationships equips students with competences needed to understand prosperity will increase security over livelihood
Rethinking of informal rules and habits is another essential and how collaboration could be organised to and define these contextual factors, reduce inequities and and improve social economic conditions for
step in attaining food security, considering even members each stakeholder’s benefit while helping farmers improve social and economic conditions for everyone. everyone, specialists may design interdiscipli-
of the same household are not guaranteed equal access to to safeguard their ability to ensure local food nary projects to mainstream social inclusion
food. In light of these external factors and challenges, this security. In the face of globalisation, slow and reduce inequities. As agents for community
specialisation presents various interventions needed to economic growth and political instability, development, they may be managers, coordina-
combat hunger and ensure food security for everyone. specialists may design and implement responses tors or consultants in a (non-)governmental
for (non-)governmental organisations or organisation or in the private sector.
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FAO, IFAD and WFP. 2015. The State of Food Insecurity in the partners in the private sector, in the form of
World 2015. Meeting the 2015 international hunger targets: projects, programmes, market structures or
taking stock of uneven progress. Rome, FAO. policies.
Career benefits
Our environmentally oriented courses are well
known, which gives you a distinct advantage in
consultancy, engineering, (non-)governmental
agencies and industry. You gain knowledge of
water issues from various perspectives, which
places you in a position to suggest well informed
sustainable solutions. This puts you in good
stead if you intend to be or are currently em-
ployed in this field. Your knowledge also allows
you to work abroad on water solutions in the
field of technology, quality or management.
Food and dairy through the lens Objectives: Innovative solutions for Main topics and projects
of technology • D
esigning a food production process while taking a sustainable world • Innovations for sustainability
All over the world people appreciate Dutch food and dairy into account safety and quality control systems. There is no news like environmental news, constantly • Sustainable cities
products such as Gouda and Edam cheese. The high quality • Designing and developing fermentation processes. on the television and in the newspapers; the planet is • Air quality and climate
demands placed on food products, before they are ready Determining the effects of different starter becoming one of the most talked about topics. From new • Dealing with environmental risks
for consumption, creates the need for professionals who cultures and process environments on the quality energy sources to the implementation and enhancement of • Energy and material cycles
are experts in the development and production of food- and properties of fermented dairy products sustainable practices worldwide - it’s all trending. It’s about • Basic GIS
stuffs. This Certificate program covers various food • The design, development and production of a new time to restore the balance between the Earth and human • Business and Natural Resources
technology fields and processes such as dairy, meat and food product: from consumer and market prosperity. To do so, as a community, it is vital to battle Management
bakery products. The program focuses on technological orientation to production try-out. against climate change and natural disasters. The Innova- • Solutions for Business and Natural Resources
aspects of food development and production processes, • Determining the effects of additives and produc- tions for Sustainability programme focuses on sustainable Management
food quality, health and safety, and logistics. Special tion environment on the quality of dairy products development as a framework to analyse and develop in- • Internship at CEW or CBBE
attention is given to dairy process technology. in theory and practice. novative solutions for the most important problems of our
One of the unique features of the Department of Food • Gaining extensive knowledge on dairy processes, time. It puts a special emphasis on environmental issues, Career benefits and
technology is the pilot plant in which students practice the milk components and their behaviour in dairy such as waste, water, energy, biodiversity, sustainable cities opportunities
different food technology processes used in Dutch food processes, dairy products and their properties, and climate change. The programme covers technology, Sustainable development and innovations are
industry. In this plant, students and staff work on the including the impact on human health. management and policy while putting the focus on natural an important issue in most professions
development of new, and the improvement of existing • Developing a design of an efficient and sustainable sciences. Modern teaching and learning methods are used: worldwide. This programme will equip you for
products for food industry together with other students, dairy process for a high quality and safe dairy a modular curriculum, an integrated thematic approach, your contribution to a sustainable future. This
researchers, professors and specialists from food industry. product using computer simulation tools. student-centred learning strategies and competence- Certificate programme is suitable for
This Certificate program is especially interesting for • Preparing and writing advices for a real client from based learning. In the latter, concrete situations from recycling and wastewater administrators, city
mid-career professionals who would like to specialise in food industry. professional practice are the starting point for acquiring planners, energy managers, environmental
dairy process technology. Others who are interested in knowledge and skills. Furthermore students are responsi- policy consultants, researchers and other
food technology, food safety and food product design in Career benefits ble for their own learning processes, while coached by lec- professionals in the environmental sector
the general sense, can benefit from this programme Since the food and dairy industry is very competi- turers. Part of the programme can be carried out through interested in developing best practices in the
as well. One of the prerequisites is a solid background in tive and innovative, this Certificate programme will an internship or research project at one of our centres of field of innovations for sustainability.
microbiology, chemistry, physics and/ or biotechnology. supply you with the knowledge and skills you need Expertise: Centre of Expertise in Sustainable Water Tech- Participants of the programme find employment
to develop new products of high quality and food nology (CEW) or Centre in Bio-Based Economy (CBBE). in: consultancy and engineering firms, local,
Main topics: safety standards, which will be interesting for new provincial or national governments, water
Food product development, Applications in dairy techno and existing consumers. You will become an authorities, industry, research institutions,
logy, Dairy process and product technology, Fermented outstanding technologist with hands-on non-governmental organisations and nature
products, Plant and process design, New dairy processes experience in dairy and other foodstuffs. You will protection authorities.
& simulation, research project. develop relations with the Dutch food industry
that will enhance your further career.
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or entry requirements and admission regarding the
Master River Delta Development, please visit our website. www.VHLuniversity.com
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