Bachelor of Wine Business at Charles Sturt University

Bachelor of Wine Business BWineBus

CSU’s Bachelor of Wine Business course is designed to develop knowledge and skills in winemaking, wine science, viticulture, wine appraisal and business.

About the course

This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills in winemaking, wine science, viticulture, wine appraisal and business. Students can complete their studies while working in the wine industry, or by interchanging full-time study with distance education.

Where it will take you

The degree is designed to prepare graduates for a business career in the rapidly expanding global wine industry. A wide range of electives allows students to specialise in accounting, management or marketing.

Your course is recognised by industry

CSU is recognised as producing knowledgeable practically-oriented graduates that meet the highest expectations of the wine industry.

The latest facilities

To make sure you gain experience with equipment and techniques found in the workplace, our facilities include:

modern laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art equipment
a fully operational modern commercial winery with 12ha of vineyard, processing about 300 tonnes of fruit per annum and producing award winning wines
an experimental winery for student use

Residential school

Distance education students are required to attend residential schools, of two to five days duration for most subjects, at the University. These schools provide intensive teaching on the practical aspects of the course.

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points (24 subjects).

Further study

Should you wish to further your study, opportunities for further development include an Honours degree and progression through a Master of Applied Science and Doctor of Philosophy.

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Online Course Brochure For enrolment in 2010