Industry Courses

The following are non-credit, short courses taught by MSU School of Packaging faculty.  All industry knowledge seekers are invited to join us for hands-on learning experiences that immerse you into the science of packaging through the same core subjects that our degree seeking students experience. 

 

Packaging Basics

May 7-11, East Lansing, Mich.

This hands-on workshop is designed for all levels of industry professionals who have a role in managing packaging and related operations within their organizations and are seeking a formal background in packaging concepts. The workshop will offer full insight into all aspects of packaging including function, materials, systems and processes, packaging machinery distribution, and more! You will leave this course better prepared to implement virtual design and sustainability practices in your company’s packaging and related operations. Cost is $1,995 per person. To register or learn more, visit:http://www.canr.msu.edu/packaging/education/short-courses/packaging_basics/

 

Food Packaging Basics

How to Develop Packages That Reduce Food Waste: Nov.12-14, East Lansing, Mich.

This hands-on workshop is designed for those who have a role in managing packaging for food and related operations within their organizations. The workshop will offer full insight in all aspects of food packaging including function, materials, systems and processes, shelf life estimation, active packaging, modified atmosphere packaging, distribution, food security and more! You will leave this course better prepared to implement functional design elements and sustainability practices to your company’s packaging and related operations. Cost is $1,695 per person. To register or learn more, visit:
http://www.canr.msu.edu/packaging/education/short-courses/food_packaging_basics_course/

 

Active Packaging

Nov.15-16, East Lansing, Mich.

This is a 2-day intensive course on active packaging. It includes lectures, discussions, and hands-on laboratory sessions on different types of active packaging including antimicrobial, oxygen-removing, antioxidant, humidity-regulating, ethylene-removing, light-absorbing, and fragrance-releasing packaging. Cost is $1,995 per person. To register or learn more, visit:
http://www.canr.msu.edu/packaging/education/short-courses/active-packaging