Graduate Certificate in Wine Business
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.
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Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3GC047 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | January, May and September |
Selection Criteria
| 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). |
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Fees and Scholarships
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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Australian Full-fee place: $20,500
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FEE-HELP
This is an Australian full-fee program. As a domestic student you may be eligible to:
- receive a zero interest government assistance package to cover your course fees and
- use over $100,000 in HELP assistance over your lifetime
Scholarships
Scholarships are not only for high achievers—they are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.
Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
To browse scholarships offered by the University, visit: University Scholarships
To explore scholarships offered by organisations external to the University, visit: External Scholarships
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.- Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
- Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Marketing - Agriculture, Food & Wine; Export / Import trade; Tourism; Hospitality; Wine Marketing; International Trade or Business Analyst
Degree Structure
- Core courses to the value of nine units.
- Elective courses to the value of three units.
Example Study Plan
| Core Courses | WINE 7002: Growing Domestic and International Wine Markets ENTREP 5036: Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset WINE 7001: Marketing for Wine Business |
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| 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 7028WT: Introductory Winemaking OENOLOGY 7019WT: Sensory Studies VITICULT 7002WT: Viticultural Sciences A |
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, 12 Sep 2024
