Sonoma State University School of Business and Economics

Wine Business Education

Jump start your wine career today!

Sonoma State's Wine Business Institute offers a variety of programs to help jump start your career in the wine industry. We want you to do more than just harvest great grapes- our wine business education offerings will nurture both your wine business and personal career. Explore the following options to see which program is the right choice for you.

Tasting Room Management Certificate 
FALL SEMINAR SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE! The Tasting Room Management Certificate is a convenient program that can be completed at your own pace. Take a variety of courses in direct shipping, staffing, marketing, or take as many or as few seminars that suit your personal educational goals! Access further information to find out how you can sign up today.

Wine Industry Finance and Accounting
FALL SEMINAR SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE! This program gives an overview of the financial and accounting concepts that will enable you to make better business decisions and advance your career. Taught by wine industry professionals in the finance and accounting fields, each seminar is tailored to provide the individual with core concepts that are presented with wine industry examples. Access further information about this certificate.

Online Wine Business Management Certificate
MAY 27th DEADLINE. This is brand new online program with a global perspective that's designed to advance your wine business knowledge and in return, advance your career. Read a full description of how this online program can advance your career in the wine business industry.

Wine Seminars 
FALL SEMINAR SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE! These seminars are open to the public for personal or professional development and may be taken individually or together to earn a certificate. The Wine Business Institute offers two industry driven certificate program options, Wine Industry Finance and Accounting and Tasting Room Management. Learn more about the courses being offered.  

Wine Entrepreneurship (Wine Business Start-up Strategies)
STAYED TUNED FOR OUR NEXT OFFERING IN SPRING 2014! This program takes a systematic look at the different components of a successful wine brand and assists you in creating a plan for a profitable business in this rapidly evolving environment. Learn more about what this 10-week program can offer you.