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RMT 320 - Topics in Strategy for the Craft Brewing Industry


Description:
This course is a broad overview of the key elements required to start and operate a craft brewery in the United States. Includes an introduction to topics such as financing, accounting, branding, distribution, business plan development, management, and retail specific to craft brewing.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: admittance to the Craft Brewing Program or permission from the department.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

Construct a business plan for a start-up business.

 

Rubric that measures their written communication, their process, their decisions, and fiscal plan.

Analyze costs related to brewing industry which includes materials, supplies, and labor.

 

Graded assignment.

Demonstrate knowledge of the three-tiered system of distribution for beer.

 

In-class assignment

Apply theories of consumer behavior to the formulation of effective marketing strategy.

 

 

Graded assignment.

Discuss the goals of marketing strategy as they pertain to strengthening brands

 

 

Graded assignment

Discuss and defend developed business plan.

 

Rubric that measures their verbal communication, their process, their decisions, and their completed budgets.

Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of channel selling and where it fits in the field of brewing

 

Students will review and analyze case studies. Also engage in Discussion Board/Assignments; Exams; Class Participation

 

Apply the functional areas of channel selling and how those areas interrelate with the craft beer business

 

Students will engage in role playing using proven and effective selling techniques and complete a Sales Presentation plan. Also engage in Discussion Board/Assignments; Exams; Class Participation

Identify basic understanding of the ethical and legal issues in brewery

 

Students will be able to identify and list the key areas of legal and ethical issues as related to the brewery business. Also engage in Discussion Board/Assignments; Exams; Class Participation

 

Acquire knowledge of the framework of distribution and its special characteristics within the brewing industry

 

Students will analyze case studies. Also engage in Discussion Board/Assignments; Exams; Class Participation

 

Describe the interdependence of the brewer and the distributor

 

Students will analyze case studies. Also engage in Discussion Board/Assignments; Exams; Class Participation

Apply the elements involved in a brewer’s channel communication

 

Also engage in Discussion Board/Assignments; Exams; Class Participation

Describe the brewer’s supply chain management

 

Students will analyze case studies. Also engage in Discussion Board/Assignments; Exams; Class Participation

 

Describe and list the key requirements and mandatory reporting in Washington State

 

Students will be given the key licensing and reporting procedures for Washington State. Also engage in Discussion Board/Assignments; Exams; Class Participation





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