Office of Continuing Education
Bouillon Hall, room 206

509-963-1504
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Advisor
Amy Muma, MBA, Wine
Office of Continuing Education

Bachelor of Science in Global Wine Studies

This interdisciplinary program provides students with a broad understanding of the global wine industry. The program prepares graduates for careers in winery and vineyard management, wine merchandising, wholesale, retail, e-commerce, distribution, marketing, import/export, hospitality, entrepeneurship, consulting, and more.

In the major, students complete 50 core credits to acquire a broad base of knowledge and skills related to wine, wine business issues, and the global wine industry. Students also complete a minor, 25 to 36 credits, inone of several complementary academi areas. Students will also gain valuable experience by participating in a required international field experiene and an internship with a wine-related business, either in the US or abroad.

Admission Requirements

Students must complete the pre-admission requirements prior to admission into the degree program. An overall minimum 2.5 grade point average will be required for admission. Students must fill out an application that includes an essay of motivation and goals. Upon approval of the application, an in-person or telephone interview will be conducted between the advisorfor the Global Wine Studies major and the prospective student. Permission of the major advisor is required. Upon admittance to the program students must agree to and sign a written statement regarding professional conduct and responsibility.

Students must be at least 21 years old before enrolling in courses that involve tasting wine (GWS 302 - Fundamentals of Vinticulture and Enology, GWS 304 - Wine Marketing and Branding, GWS 406 - Profesisonal Wine Analysis, GWS 408 - Advanced Sensory Analysis, and GWS 410 - Wine Faults.)

Special Requirements

Students will be expected to spend significant amounts of time outside the classroom working on projects and assignments. Studentsmust earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 in the Global Wine Studies core courses.

Financial Obligations

Because this is a self-suported program, no tuition waiver programs apply. Additional course fees and continuing education tuition apply.