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Master of Wine Business

Campus Waite Campus

Degree Type Masters by Coursework

Duration 1.5 years full-time or part-time equiv.

SATAC Code 3CM101

2012
ATAR
TBC

  • Program Outline

    Students learn to combine cutting-edge and world best-practice wine marketing know-how with a working knowledge and skills in both winemaking and viticulture, thus incorporating the entire wine value chain. This is what wine industries worldwide expect wine business professionals to know and understand.

    This program provides wine business and marketing education customised to the particular demands of the global wine trade, the unique features of the domestic and overseas wine industries, and wine as a product.

    Wine Business graduates possess professional skills, which enable them to implement wine business and marketing principles, theories, practices and operations in the wine industry anywhere in the world.

  • Program Structure
    The Masters is a 36-unit program of advanced coursework with the option of undertaking a 12-unit research project. Masters students take 5 core courses and 15 units of electives.
  • Assessment

    Varies by course, including exams, written research projects and reports, group projects, and individual participation in class rooms.

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  • Admission and Fee Information

    Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
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    Domestic applicants

    Not a domestic applicant?

    SATAC Code 3CM101
    Annual tuition fees
    Australian Full-fee place: $21,000
    Mid-year entry? Yes - part-time only
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Graduate entry only.
    A completed three-year Bachelors degree or equivalent and at least two years relevant work experience.
    How to Apply
    SATAC Code: 3CM101

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant?

    IELTS Overall 6 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees International student place: $29,000
    Mid-year entry? No
    CRICOS 037621K
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Graduate entry only
    Prerequisites
    Relevant degree with a high level of academic achievement plus two years relevant work experience.
    Equivalent Scores
    IELTS
    Overall
    Reading
    Listening
    Speaking
    Writing
    6
    5.5
    5.5
    6
    6
    Additional Entry Requirements
    Applicants must provide a Curriculum Vitae.
    How to Apply

    International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

    Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

    Annual tuition fees International student place: $29,000
    Mid-year entry? No
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Graduate entry only
  • Study Plans

    The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2013 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.

    To qualify, students need to complete 12 courses, which include the following core courses, and their pre-requisites, plus electives.

    The Wine Business programs can be taken as an External student and these courses have an * next to them.

    All candidates shall complete the following core courses:

    plus electives from the following:

    Please note:

     

    • This program involves courses that maybe attended by both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
    • The following information on this page should be used as a guide only and reference to program rules should be referenced via the University's calendar.

     

  • Career Opportunities

    Well paid career opportunities exist in wine business, and marketing or management positions internationally.

    Potential careers

    Marketing - Agriculture, Food & Wine, Advertising / Wine Promoter, Advertising Officer, Market Researcher, Retail, Export / Import trade, Science Communicators, Science Educators, Scientific Data Analyst, Scientific Officer, Government Officer, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, Hospitality, International Trade or Business Analyst, Tourism, Wine Marketing

  • Graduate Attributes

    Students are encouraged to take responsibility for developing the following attributes:

    • Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.
    • The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.
    • An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.
    • Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.
    • A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.
    • A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.
    • A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.
    • An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.
  • Program Rules
  • Further Information

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Last updated: Friday, 15 Mar 2013

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