Bachelor of Wine Business - International

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Wine Business - International program equips students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in winemaking, viticulture, wine appraisal, and business. It offers flexible study options, including part-time, fast-track, and blended learning, and provides hands-on experience through workplace learning. Graduates are prepared for careers in sales, marketing, or management in the wine industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Bachelor of Wine Business - International

Objectives:

• Develop knowledge and skills in winemaking, wine science, viticulture, wine appraisal, and business.
• Prepare graduates for careers in sales and marketing or to manage and run a vineyard or winery.

Program Description:

• Part-time study over six years or fast-track completion within four years.
• Online or blended learning (combination of on-campus and online study) options available.
• Hands-on experience through workplace learning.
• Tailored course allows for completion of an Associate Degree in Winegrowing after four years of study.

Outline:

Content:

• Winemaking
• Wine science
• Viticulture
• Wine appraisal
• Business

Structure:

• Essential set of core subjects
• Unrestricted elective set

Course Schedule:

• Standard enrolment patterns and accelerated and blended study options available.
• Year-long subjects and single session subjects offered.

Individual Modules with Descriptions:

Essential Set - Core Subjects:

• AGB110 Agricultural Economics: Principles of agricultural economics, market analysis, and farm management.
• AGB310 Agricultural Marketing: Marketing principles, strategies, and techniques for agricultural products.
• AGB450 Agricultural Business Risk and Investment: Risk management, investment analysis, and financial planning in agriculture.
• AGR202 Food Environment and Culture: Food systems, sustainability, and the role of food in culture.
• AGR237 Property Planning and Development: Land use planning, property development, and environmental management.
• AGR377 Agribusiness Planning: Strategic planning, business analysis, and decision-making in agribusiness.
• AHT101 Professional Skills in Agriculture and Horticulture: Communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills for agricultural professionals.
• AHT231 Agricultural Finance and Business Management: Financial management, accounting, and business planning for agricultural enterprises.
• AHT274 Industry Practice: Workplace learning experience in the wine industry.
• CHM108 Chemical Fundamentals: Basic principles of chemistry, including atomic structure, bonding, and chemical reactions.
• CHM115 Chemistry 1A: Introduction to chemistry, including atomic structure, bonding, and chemical reactions.
• HRM210 Human Resource Management: Principles and practices of human resource management, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• IKC101 First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country: Indigenous knowledge systems, cultural protocols, and the importance of Country.
• LAW110 Business Law: Legal principles and concepts relevant to business, including contracts, torts, and property law.
• MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology: Basic principles of microbiology, including microbial structure, growth, and metabolism.
• PSC103 Botany: Plant structure, function, and classification.
• PSC104 Soil Science: Soil properties, processes, and management.
• VIT212 Viticultural Science: Principles and practices of viticulture, including grapevine growth, management, and disease control.
• WSC111 Grape and Wine Science: Introduction to grape and wine science, including grapevine physiology, winemaking techniques, and wine analysis.
• WSC115 Wine Science 1: Advanced topics in wine science, including wine chemistry, sensory evaluation, and winemaking technology.
• WSC202 Wine Production 1: Practical experience in winemaking, including grape processing, fermentation, and maturation.
• WSC217 Sensory Science: Principles and practices of sensory evaluation, including wine tasting and aroma analysis.
• WSC316 Wine Sensory Assessment: Advanced topics in wine sensory assessment, including wine quality evaluation and consumer preferences.

Elective Set - Unrestricted Elective:

• XUN008 Unrestricted Elective: Elective subject chosen from a wide range of disciplines.

Associate Degree in Wine Business (Exit Point Only):

• Refer to 4215WG01 Associate Degree in Winegrowing for details.