308282 v.1 Graduate Certificate in Wine Marketing and Management

GradCertWineMktgMgnt(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 052812M
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0.5 Years

Introduction

The course develops students' awareness in dealing with management issues, marketing and the strategic planning of a wine business for domestic wine consumption and exportation. The major disciplines of viticulture and wine business management are integrated. 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 bachelor 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.

Specific Requirements

There is a mandatory residential component for all students. Students undertaking electives in sensory evaluation, viticulture or grape and wine technology are required to attend residential workshops in Perth, Western Australia.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

The principles of grape and wine production. An introduction to managerial accounting and finance applied to wine business enterprises, resource management practiced in the wine industry, and key issues in vineyard business management. Business-to-business marketing, market segmentation, market research, strategic marketing, processes of business and marketing planning and preparation of a business plan for a product or whole business.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will find employment with industries associated with the supply chain of the viticultural industry, particularly in wine industries.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
307288	v.2	Viticulture Resource Management 501	5.0	25.0
308042	v.2	Grape and Wine Production 501	4.0	25.0
308044	v.2	Agribusiness Accounting and Finance 501	5.0	25.0
308211	v.2	Introduction to Wine Marketing and Business 501	5.0	25.0
				100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		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.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.