Beverage Management

Program Overview

The Beverage Management track equips students with specialized knowledge and skills for a career in the beverage industry, focusing on wine and brewing arts. Ranked #6 in the US by QS World University Rankings, the program offers a state-of-the-art facility and opportunities for hands-on learning at renowned events like the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Graduates can pursue diverse careers such as beverage manager, sales/marketing management, brand manager, educator, sommelier, and vineyard operator, with the program boasting the highest starting salaries among FSU hospitality programs.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Beverage Management track offers students the opportunity to learn relevant skills to work in the beverage industry with a focus on wine and brewing arts. The curriculum was designed for individuals with a specific interest in a career as a wine professional/Sommelier, brewing industry, and beverage operations.

Careers:

Graduates can expect to find rewarding career opportunities in the following areas and many more:

• Hotel/Resort Beverage Manager
• Banquets Beverage Manager
• Bar Manager
• Nightclub Manager
• Beverage Marketing Manager
• Sales/Marketing Management
• Distribution Management
• Brand Manager
• Educator
• Vineyard Operator
• Beer Operator
• Food & Beverage Manager
• Sales Manager
• Sommelier- Cicerone
• Educator

Other:

• The program is ranked the #6 program in the US by QS World University Rankings.
• The program has the most graduates earning the highest starting salaries compared to any other Florida State University hospitality program.
• The program features state-of-the-art facilities.
• Students have the opportunity to take part in the South Beach Wine & Food Festival SOBEWFF®, a national, star-studded, five-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs, and culinary personalities.