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Graduate Certificate in Wine Business Mid-Year Entry

Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Graduate Certificate
Duration 6 months full-time
or part-time equiv.
SATAC Code 3GC047
CRICOS 042764G

Lead change in the global wine marketplace

Home to some of the most innovative and revered winemakers in Australia, South Australia is the ideal location for you to study how business operates in the wine industry.

This six-month program sets you up to have a positive impact on the entire wine value chain; a capability demanded of wine business professionals worldwide.

What will you do?

With external and online learning options available, our Graduate Certificate in Wine Business provides both current and aspiring wine professionals with the ability to combine study and work commitments. You will:

  • develop the knowledge to implement successful wine marketing strategies
  • understand how to evaluate domestic and international markets
  • gain skills in innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset
  • build your studies around your needs with a wide range of wine related electives.

Where could it take you?

Whether you’re interested in managing a winery, exporting South Australia’s top vintages, or taking on a strategic role in a regional governing body, the Graduate Certificate in Wine Business creates a range of opportunities to advance a career in the Australian and international wine industry. It can also lead into our prestigious Graduate Diploma and Master in Wine Business.

  • Entry Requirements

    For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

    For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2021 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely for most programs. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses. Please refer to the COVID-19 FAQ page for a list of programs where in-person attendance is required.

    Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
    I am a:

    Domestic applicants

    Not a domestic applicant?

    SATAC Code 3GC047
    Deferment Yes - 2 year
    Intake January, May and September
    Enquiries Future Students team

    Selection Criteria
    Graduate entry

    Higher Education Study A completed Bachelors degree or equivalent OR 3 years relevant work experience. Relevant work experience includes full-time commercial experience in a senior administration, sales, marketing, vineyard or winery operations role (all applicants must provide a resume and the details of two referees).
    How to Apply
    SATAC Code: 3GC047

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant?

    CRICOS 042764G
    Intake January and May
    Selection Criteria
    English Language Requirements
    Australian Year 12 Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
    English Tests accepted by the University of Adelaide
    IELTS Overall 6.5 Reading 6 Listening 6 Speaking 6 Writing 6
    TOEFL Overall 79 Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21
    Pearson Overall 58 Reading 50 Listening 50 Speaking 50 Writing 50
    C1 Advanced Overall 176 Reading 169 Listening 169 Speaking 169 Writing 169
    Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements
    Academic Entry Requirements
    More Information
    Tertiary Qualifications Bachelor degree or equivalent OR 3 years relevant work experience. Relevant work experience includes full-time commercial experience in a senior administration, sales, marketing, vineyard or winery operations role (all applicants must provide a resume and the details of two referees).
    How to Apply

  • Fees and Scholarships

    Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.
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    Domestic applicants

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    Indicative annual tuition fees
    Australian Full-fee place: $16,500

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant?

    Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units) International student place: $23,000

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

    Find a Scholarship.

  • Careers

    Career Readiness

    Highly rewarding career opportunities exist for graduates in wine business, marketing and management positions internationally.

    The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

    Graduate Attributes

    The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.
    1. Deep discipline knowledge
    2. Critical thinking and problem solving
    3. Teamwork and communication skills
    4. Career and leadership readiness
    5. Intercultural and ethical competency
    6. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Potential careers

    Marketing - Agriculture, Food & Wine, Export / Import trade, Tourism, Hospitality, Wine Marketing, International Trade or Business Analyst

  • Degree Structure
    Graduate Certificate students must complete 12 units of courses:
    1. Core courses to the value of nine units.
    2. Elective courses to the value of three units.

    Academic Program Rules

    The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

    You can find the academic program rules for this degree under the Faculty of the Professions rules.

    Example Study Plan

    Indicative Study Plan
    Core Courses WINE 7002: Growing Domestic and International Wine Markets
    ENTREP 5036: Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset
    WINE 7001: Marketing for Wine Business
    Electives
    (one course from the following)    		 WINE 7005: Direct Wine Marketing and Cellar Door Management
    WINE 7006: Wine Retailing
    WINE 7010: Legal Aspects of Wine Business
    WINE 7009: Wine Branding
    WINE 7008: Wine Tourism
    OENOLOGY 7000NW: Foundations of Wine Science
    OENOLOGY 7530WT: Grape and Wine Production

    Assessment

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

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Last updated: Thursday, 4 Feb 2021