Agriculture, Food and Wine
Master of Wine Business
- Domestic
- International
About Degree
A competitive edge in a global 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 intensive degree 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?
Our Master of Wine Business is designed for both current and aspiring wine business owners, marketers, managers, winemakers, sommeliers, and staff. You will:
- benefit from flexible study modes
- build working knowledge and skills in both winemaking and viticulture
- learn about direct wine marketing
- understand how to evaluate domestic and international markets
- study the foundations of wine science
- explore legal aspects of the business
- undertake a six-unit research project.
There are also internship opportunities across South Australia’s booming wine industry.
Where could it take you?
You might manage a cellar door or an up-and-coming winery. You could work in marketing, sales, tourism or events, delighting customers and crafting irresistible experiences for wine lovers. Perhaps you’ll export South Australia’s best or take on a strategic role in a regional governing body.
Master of Wine Business (1.5years) SATAC code 3CM243
If you have completed an undergraduate degree in viticulture and oenology or equivalent we have the 1.5 years (or part-time equivalent) option available to you. Please refer to the degree structure for more detail.
Entry Requirements
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3CM101, 3CM243 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | January, May and September |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | Master of Wine Business (2 years) (3CM101): A completed Bachelors degree or equivalent. Master of Wine Business (1.5 years) (3CM243): A completed Bachelors degree or equivalent in Viticulture and Oenology. |
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How to Apply
Student Profile
| Applicant background | Semester one/Full year intake 2022 | |
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| Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
| International students | 10 | 62.5% |
| All students | 16 | 100.0% |
International applicants
| CRICOS | 081149G |
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| Intake | January, May and September |
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 | ||||||||||||
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| Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements | A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements | ||||||||||||
Academic Entry Requirements
Detailed information on international qualifications assessment
| Tertiary Qualifications | Bachelor degree or equivalent | |
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How to Apply
Student Profile
| Applicant background | Semester one/Full year intake 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
| International students | 10 | 62.5% |
| All students | 16 | 100.0% |
Fees and Scholarships
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees | Australian Full-fee place: $37,000 |
Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
International applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units) | International student place: $49,000 |
Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.
More information on International Student tuition fees.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Career Readiness
Highly rewarding career opportunities exist for graduates in wine business, marketing and management positions internationally.
The University of APSB 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 APSB 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
Professional Accreditation
APSB Business School is AACSB* accredited, and as such our programs have passed rigorous standards of quality. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and only the best schools in the world earn AACSB accreditation.
* Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Potential careers
Market Researcher, Marketing - Agriculture, Food & Wine, Export / Import trade, Retail, Retail Manager, Wine Marketing
Degree Structure
To qualify for the Master of Wine Business, the student eligible for:
- The 1.5 year (3CM243) program* must complete 36 units comprising of:
- Eight core courses (24 units)
- One elective course (3 units)
- Two research courses (9 units)
The 2 year (3CM101) program must complete 48 units comprising of:
- Nine core courses (27 units)
- Four elective courses (12 units)
- Two research courses (9 units)
Example Study Plan
| Core Courses | Both 2 year and 1.5 year master students must complete all of the following courses: WINE 7001 : Marketing for Wine Business WINE 7002 : Growing Domestic and International Wine Markets WINE 7005 : Direct Wine Marketing and Cellar Door Management WINE 7006 : Wine Retailing WINE 7008 : Wine Tourism ENTREP 5036 : Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset WINE 7010 : Legal Aspects of Wine Business WINE 7009 : Wine Branding Two year master students must additionally complete the following course: OENOLOGY 7000NW : Foundations of Wine Science | |
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| Elective Courses | Two year master students must complete four of the following. 1.5 year master students must complete one of the following and may not include courses cognate to their undergraduate degree. ACCTING 7025 : Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers AGRIBUS 7054 : Global Food and Agricultural Policy Analysis AGRIBUS 7056 : Management and Performance of Global Food Chains AGRIBUS 7064 : Water Security and Governance COMMGMT 7003 : Family Business Fundamentals COMMGMT 7006 : People and Organisations ENTREP 5038 : New Venture Creation ENTREP 7020 : Design Thinking ENTREP 7022 : Creativity and Innovation INTBUS 7015 : Cross Cultural Management and Negotiation OENOLOGY 7530WT : Grape and Wine Production OENOLOGY 7019WT : Sensory Studies Subject to approval by the Program Coordinator, students may also undertake elective courses from the following: WINE 7007 : Wine Study Tour PROF 7500 : Postgraduate Professions Internship PROF 7502 : Postgraduate Professions Internship (Overseas) PROF 7502 : Postgraduate Industry Project EXCHANGE 7001BUS : Exchange for Business PG Students | |
| Research | All students must complete both of the following courses: COMMERCE 7039 : Business Research Methods WINE 7777 : Wine Research Project |
