Wine Business pathway program

This is a pathway program for GOTAFE Diploma of Wine Technology and GOTAFE Diploma of Production Horticulture (Viticulture) students and graduates, where you can further your career and obtain a University degree in Wine Business.

CSU's Wine Business program will prepare you for a business career in the rapidly expanding global wine industry, and further develop your wine business skills. CSU has a national reputation within the wine industry for high quality and practical graduates with strong employment outcomes, and teaching and learning excellence for regional students.

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

As a graduate of the GOTAFE Diploma of Wine Technology or GOTAFE Diploma of Production Horticulture (Viticulture), you can articulate into CSU's Bachelor of Wine Business, with credit for your TAFE study.

CSU's Bachelor of Wine Business will be delivered from GOTAFE’s Rural Industries Campus in Wangaratta via a combination of supported distance education, and standard distance education. This means you will undertake subjects online, along with some on campus study support which varies according to subject and student need. Students may be required to attend residential school sessions on Wagga Wagga Campus. The sessions provide intensive teaching on the practical aspects of the course. Generally, the sessions are of three to five days' duration per subject.

Course details

Diplomas included in this pathway program:

• GOTAFE Diploma of Wine Technology
• GOTAFE Diploma of Production Horticulture (Viticulture)

Once students complete one of the qualifications listed above, they then enrol in CSU’s Bachelor of Wine Business. Features of this program include;

• guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Wine Business
• up to one year credit towards the Bachelor of Wine Business (6 to 8 subjects out of 24)
• the ability to complete the degree part-time in 5years part time.

Course duration

Students have the ability to complete the degree in just 5 years part-time. Refer to study pattern for further details.

Study pattern and subjects

Diploma of Wine Technology graduates study pattern:

Year 1, Session 1: AHT101 – Professional Skills in Agriculture & Horticulture, AGB110 – Agricultural Economics
Year 1, Session 2: PSC104 – Soil Science, WSC101 - Wine Science 1
Year 2, Session 1: AHT231 – Agricultural Finance & Business Management, PSC103 - Botany
Year 2, Session 2: LAW110 – Business Law, Restricted Elective
Year 3, Session 1: WSC201 – Wine Production 1 (commenced), VIT211 – Viticultural Science (commenced)
Year 3, Session 2: WSC201 – Wine Production 1 (completed), VIT211 – Viticultural Science (completed)
Year 4, Session 1: AGB450 – Agriculture Business Risk & Investment, AGR237 – Property Planning & Development
Year 4, Session 2: AGR202 – Food, Environment & Culture, Restricted Elective
Year 5, Session 1: AGR375 – Agribusiness Planning (commenced), WSC310 – Wine Sensory Assessment (commenced), AGB310 – Agricultural Marketing
Year 5, Session 2: AGR375 – Agribusiness Planning (completed), WSC310 – Wine Sensory Assessment (completed)

Diploma of Production Horticulture (Viticulture) graduates study pattern:

Year 1, Session 1: AHT101 – Professional Skills in Agriculture & Horticulture, AGB110 – Agricultural Economics
Year 1, Session 2: MCR101 – Introduction to Microbiology, PSC104 – Soil Science
Year 2, Session 1: PSC103 – Botany, CHM108 – Chemical Fundamentals
Year 2, Session 2: AGS107 – Precision Agriculture & Data Handling, WSC101 – Wine Science 1
Year 3, Session 1: AGB233 – Agricultural Business & Financial Management, WSC201 – Wine Production 1 (commenced)
Year 3, Session 2: WSC201 – Wine Production 1 (completed), LAW110 – Business
Year 4, Session 1: AGB450 – Agriculture Business Risk & Investment, AGB310 – Agricultural Marketing
Year 4, Session 2: AGR202 – Food, Environment & Culture, Restricted Elective, Restricted Elective
Year 5, Session 1: AGR375 – Agribusiness Planning (commenced), WSC310 – Wine Sensory Assessment (commenced)
Year 5, Session 2: AGR375 – Agribusiness Planning (completed), WSC310 – Wine Sensory Assessment (completed)

Course costs

CSU degrees are supported by the Commonwealth government. This means you can defer your university fees by using a HECSHELP loan. This is then repaid through the taxation system once your income reaches a certain threshold. Or, there is a discount for students who pay their fees upfront.

How to apply and enrolment criteria

Students enrol direct to CSU. Admission requirements to enrol in this course is completion of one of the diplomas or advanced diploma listed above. Simply apply online using the following details:

• Program Code: 5407WB
• Admissions Code: ETWB
  

For more information

Find out more about CSU’s pathway programs in Wangaratta, including how to apply:

• Call CSU on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or make an online enquiry
• If you would like to discuss further in person, please contact Robyn Farley, Centre Manager on Ph: 03 5723 6132 to confirm a suitable time.