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Bachelor of Wine Business BWineBus
Including:
Associate Degree in Winegrowing [exit point only] AssWineGrow
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.
Students not wishing to study the business element of the degree, may elect to exit after two years of study and graduate with an Associate Degree in Winegrowing.
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. Graduates of the Associate Degree will be well placed to establish and/or develop their own vineyard and/or small winery.
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
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 from the Bachelor of Wine Science, students must satisfactorily complete
192 points (24 subjects) and an industry experience subject. To graduate from the Associate Degree in Winegrowing, students must satisfactorily complete 128 points (16 subjects) and an industry experience subject.
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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This online course brochure is for prospective students. If you are a currently enrolled student, please consult the Charles Sturt University handbook