INTRODUCTION

The Graduate Certificate of Business (Wine Studies) is designed to prepare students for careers in the wine industry.  Career opportunities exist in retail and wholesale liquor sales and marketing positions within wineries, as well as in the import/export wine industry.

This qualification is useful for those involved in hospitality and tourism, and attracts wine production professionals in the local wine production industry who wish to develop an understanding of global and local wine styles.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

An undergraduate degree OR equivalent prior learning including at least five years appropriate professional experience.

COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

The course is available by part-time study on Joondalup campus.

In general the course includes: political-legal wine requirements, ethical problems of wine, global labelling and production regulations and practical sessions.  These practical sessions allows students the capability of assessing wine quality as well as high level of understanding in varietal, regional and vinification differences.