Wine Business Management Certificate
About The Program
The Wine Business Institute is pleased to announce the latest addition to its wine education programs--the Wine Business Management Certificate, an online program with a global perspective.
- Foundation Level Summer 2012
Monday, June 18 - Friday, July 13; $590 - Foundation Level Fall 2012
4 weeks: Monday, September 10 - Friday, October 5; $590 - Intermediate Level Fall 2012
8 weeks: Monday, October 15 - Friday, December 7; $960 - Advanced Level Summer 2012
Strategic Wine Marketing: June 8-July 27 $960
Production & Quality in Wine Supply Chain: July 7-Aug 31 $960
Advance Your Wine Business Knowledge
Advance your career. In an ever-changing market, having an advanced understanding of the business of wine is essential. Inspired by the Sonoma State University Wine Business MBA, the Wine Business Management Certificate allows participants to strengthen their knowledge of wine business fundamentals, marketing and finance in an online format accessible in every corner of the world.
Created By Professionals For Professionals
The academically developed levels, taught by wine business experts, were carefully crafted for business professionals seeking advanced knowledge of wine business operations. Whether you're a current wine industry professional, a business professional wanting to enter the wine industry or a winemaker or viticulturist, or simply interested in learning about the business of wine, the Wine Business Management Certificate is right for you.
Topics That Matter
The Wine Business Management Certificate is made up of three levels: Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced. Each level builds upon the next and is designed to challenge participants while creating a superior understanding of wine business operations.
Areas Of Focus Include:
- Wine commerce and trade
- Wine marketing and sales
- E-commerce
- Business issues associated with viticulture and winemaking
- Traditional business functions of strategy in building a wine business
- Finance, accounting and management applied to the wine industry
- Regulatory issues concerning wine
- Supply chain management
Additional Information
An optional certification exam will be available to take at the successful completion of the advanced level.
For those seeking admission to Sonoma State University's accredited MBA in Wine Business, completing the Advanced Level of the Wine Business Management Certificate (including passing the exams) waives the wine experience admission requirement. This will enable professionals in other fields to access to the Wine MBA program more readily. Two years of professional work experience in any industry is also required along with meeting the other basic admission criterion.
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Class sizes are limited.
Wine Business Institute
Phone: 1.707.664.2260
Email: winebiz@sonoma.edu