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144506 v.2 Graduate Diploma in Wine Business Management


GradDipWineBusMgnt(Curtin)

Introduction


The course develops awareness in dealing with middle management issues, marketing and the strategic planning of a wine business for domestic wine consumption and exportation. As the major disciplines of viticulture, winemaking and wine business management are integrated, an appreciation of each function is developed. It is aimed at people employed in the wine industry requiring extended knowledge in the wine marketing and management functions of the wine producer.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites


A bachelors degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution. Applicants employed for a minimum of three years by a wine producer in a management function may apply on the basis of prior learning. Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Wine Business Management may provide direct entry into this course.

Recognition of Prior Learning


Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability


This fee paying course is two semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. This course is only available by external study mode, with the requirement to attend a residential school of approx five days duration in Western Australia. Students undertaking electives in sensory evaluation, viticulture or grape and wine technology are required to attend residential workshops in Perth, Western Australia.

Intermediate Awards


A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Wine Business Management may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Director, Muresk Institute of Agriculture. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Course Organisation


There is a mandatory residential component for all students.

Professional Recognition


In association with industry experience and responsibilities, graduates are eligible for full membership of the Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology, Australian Institute of Management and Australian Marketing Institute.

Career Opportunities


Graduates of the course are equipped for employment in challenging positions in the growing wine science, viticulture, wine mareting and wine business industry.

Additional Course Expenses


Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

13475 v.2   Historical Influences on Wine Business 501 5.0 25.0
13477 v.2   Wine Marketing Principles and Practice 505 5.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 ELECTIVES   50.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

13476 v.2   Wine Business Human Resource Management 503 5.0 25.0
13478 v.2   Economics of International Wine Trade 510 5.0 25.0
13479 v.2   Wine Marketing Intelligence Systems 512 5.0 25.0
13480 v.2   Management Accounting for Wine Business 514 5.0 25.0
  100.0
NB Students may substitute listed units with an approved elective, subject to the approval of the Course Coordinator.
 

Availability

Year Location All* Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y Y
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.



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