Advisor: Amy Mumma, Office of Continuing Education
This certificate program focuses on the business and trade aspects of the wine industry. Topics covered include the business of wine, world wine regions, trade structures, wine marketing, wine merchandising, viticulture, winemaking, wine styles and professional evaluation techniques. Graduates are prepared for wine-related careers in sales and merchandising, distribution, marketing, import/export, consulting, hospitality, and more.
Admission Requirements
Students must be 21 years of age or older and must apply for acceptance into the program. Permission of the certificate program advisor is required.
Special Requirements
Students will be expected to spend significant amounts of time outside the classroom working on projects and assignments. Students must obtain a grade of “B-” or above in all four courses to recieve this certificate.
Financial Obligations
Because this is a self-support program, no tuition waiver programs apply. Additional course fees and continuing education tuition apply.