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.

Course structure

Students will undertake study in the following areas:

Science

Basic science subjects give students the scientific background in chemistry, plant sciences and soil science, which underpins the applied viticulture and wine production studies.

Viticulture

Includes a group of subjects that examine topics such as site selection, grapevine varieties, propagation, vineyard establishment and management, irrigation and plant protection.

Wine Production

These subjects cover the chemical and biological processes that affect wine production, the principles, techniques and procedures for producing quality wines and also sensory evaluation.

Business

Includes subjects that provide a grounding in accounting, marketing and management relevant to a wine business operation.

Full-time enrolment pattern

Session 1 (Autumn)
BIO126 Botany
WSC111 Grape and Wine Production
CHM108 Chemistry Fundamentals
MGT100 Organisations and Management

Session 2 (Spring)
MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology
STA201 Scientific Statistics
or
QBM117 Business Statistics
MKT110 Marketing Principles
WSC101 Wine Science 1

Session 3 (Autumn)
ACC100 Accounting 1: Information for Business
PHY107 Engineering Physics
WSC201 Wine Production 1 (8 points commenced)
VIT211 Viticultural Science (8 points commenced)
WSC210 Sensory Science

Session 4 (Spring)
PSC104 Soil Science
MKT220 Buyer behaviour
WSC201 Wine Production 1 (completed)
VIT211 Viticultural Science (completed)
[ ] Restricted Elective

Session 5 (Autumn)
AGB233 Agribusiness Management
[          ] Restricted Elective
[          ] Restricted Elective
[          ] Restricted Elective

Session 6 (Spring)
MGT330 Business Strategy
WSC350 Wine Business
[ ] Restricted Elective
[ ] Restricted Elective

Distance education enrolment pattern

Distance education students usually undertake half the subject load of full-time students and will be required to attend compulsory residential schools of three to five days duration for most subjects. The normal enrolment pattern for distance education study is as follows:

Session 1 (Autumn)
BIO126 Botany
WSC111 Grape and Wine Science

Session 2 (Spring)
MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology
QBM117 Business Statistics
or
STA201 Scientific Statistics

Session 3 (Autumn)
CHM108 Chemistry Fundamentals
MGT100 Organisations and Management

Session 4 (Spring)
MKT110 Marketing Principles
WSC101 Wine Science 1

Session 5 (Autumn)
ACC100 Accounting 1: Information for Business
PHY107 Engineering Physics

Session 6 (Spring)
MKT220 Buyer Behaviour
PSC104 Soil Science

Session 7 (Autumn)
VIT211 Viticultural Science (8 points commenced)
WSC201 Wine Production 1 (8 points commenced)
[ ] Restricted Elective

Session 8 (Spring)
VIT211 Viticultural Science (completed)
WSC201 Wine Production 1 (completed)
[ ] Restricted Elective

Session 9 (Autumn)
AGB233 Agribusiness Management
WSC210 Sensory Science

Session 10 (Spring)
WSC350 Wine Business
[ ] Restricted Elective

Session 11 (Autumn)
[ ] Restricted Elective
[ ] Restricted Elective

Session 12 (Spring)
MGT330 Business Strategy
[ ] Restricted Elective

Restricted electives

Restricted electives for both full-time and distance education study may be selected from the following:
ACC110 Accounting 2: Management Decisions
ACC240 Small Business Management
ECO110 Microeconomics
HRM210 Human Resource Management
IRR200 Principles of Irrigation
LAW110 Business Law
MGT220 E-Commerce
MGT290 Project Management
MGT310 Service Operations Management
PSC215 Plant Physiology B
VIT311 Vine Health
VIT312 Vineyard Establishment
WSC260 Wine Industry Experience (0 points)
WSC301 Wine Production 2
WSC310 Wine Sensory Assessment

Admission Requirements

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through:

previous studies
and
other attainments and experience.

Previous studies

Previous studies include:

the NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate /overseas equivalent;
the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
a completed or part completed course of a university, college of advanced education or other accredited tertiary institution;
a completed or part completed course of a TAFE college or other accredited post-secondary institution (including TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate);
an approved Foundation Studies program certificate;
completion of undergraduate subjects as an Associate Student with the University or through another University, or Open Universities Australia.

NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Universities Admissions Index (UAI) or interstate equivalent. You may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to your course preferences.

Currently no secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to particular CSU courses however some courses assume a certain level of knowledge. This will be specified in the course information if applicable.

English language proficiency

Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they:

have completed all their formal studies in one or more of the following countries; or
were born in one of the following countries and have completed at least one qualification in one of those countries; or
have completed senior secondary study or at least one year of full-time University study in one of the following countries: American Samoa, Australia, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Zambia
or
have successfully completed one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) post-secondary study at an affiliate institution of the University, with English as the medium of instruction and assessment.

All other applicants must explicitly demonstrate proficiency.

Acceptable tests for English proficiency

Any of the following results, attained within the last two years, can be used to demonstrate English proficiency:

a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) paper-based score of 550 and TWE of 5.0;
a TOEFL Internet-based score of 80 for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs, and 90 for postgraduate research candidates with a minimum score of 25 in the writing section.
a TOEFL computer-based score of 213 and Essay Rating of 5;
an Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall score of at least 6.0, and with no score below 5.5;
a Combined Universities Admission Test (CULT) overall score of at least 65;
a C pass in English at the GCE ‘A’ level examinations in either Singapore or the United Kingdom;
completion of the International Baccalaureate diploma with English A2 at higher or sub. Level;
a C pass in ‘Use of English’ in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE);
completion of the UNSW Foundation Studies Certificate with a C pass in ‘Use of English’;
completion of an AQF Certificate IV (including English for Academic Purposes);
successful completion of at least one year of study in a course at Associate Diploma or Diploma level on the Register of Australian Tertiary Education;
a score of 155 in the verbal component of the STAT test;
a Pass grade in the Uniworld English College English for Tertiary Entrance course; or
IRI Diploma of English.

An applicant who does not otherwise meet the University’s requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Dean of the appropriate faculty.

Attainment and experience

You may also be admitted to a course based on other attainments and experience. These may include:

voluntary or paid work experience;
performance in tests and examinations conducted by professional recognised bodies;
participation in continuing education programs and/or staff development programs conducted by adult education agencies, consultancies, professional bodies or employers;
completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).

Internet access

CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.

The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.

Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.

Study through	Wagga Wagga
Study mode and normal course duration	6 years distance education
Course code	Distance education: ETWB
Fees	Commonwealth supported place Fee paying Students may be eligible for FEE-HELP
Session available	February/July
Apply through	CSU Admissions Office
UAI cut-offs	N/A

Study through	Wagga Wagga
Study mode and normal course duration	Offshore: 6 years distance education
Course code	Program code: 5407WB
Fees	Offshore - see fees list
Session available	February
Apply through	CSU International Admissions