Overview
The Bachelor of Wine Business aims to prepare graduates to meet a defined industry need in wine business. Having developed competencies in viticulture, wine making and business, graduates may find employment in business positions in large wineries where a well-rounded knowledge of the wine industry is an advantage. Alternatively, some graduates may find employment in small "family-owned" wineries where a general knowledge of wine making and viticulture, coupled with business skills, will enhance their chance of success in an increasingly competitive market. The course also provides a foundation for postgraduate studies.
Admission and Credit
Minimum ATAR required60
Admission
Entry Requirement
Language requirements
Standard
Structure
Essential set176 Credit Points
Elective set16 Credit Points
Enrolment Pattern
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
1.
describe, using a range of strategies and to a range of audiences, the relationship between the environmental, biological, chemical, physiological and management processes affecting the quality and production of grapes and wines;
2.
perform a range of cross-disciplinary analytical tasks with a focus on vineyard, grape and/or wine products, to inform the provision of professional advice and ongoing contribution to the grape and wine industry;
3.
produce, analyse and interpret fundamental economic principles and concepts, including comparing business performance, and recommend an appropriate strategic approach to a financial problem based on available resources;
4.
draw from, and apply, a range of motivational, leadership and communication theories to suggest efficient teamwork strategies in a workforce;
5.
develop plans based on sustainable agricultural management practices as they apply to the production, processing and marketing of grape and wine for domestic and international markets;
6.
analyse and evaluate relevant sector and governance frameworks related to the grape and wine industry;
7.
explain and apply knowledge of contributing historical patterns and First Nations cultures to develop inter-cultural understanding of issues related to land use, sustainability, and agriculture as they apply to the grape and wine industry; and
8.
critically examine the social, cultural, ethical, legal, scientific, economic and strategic factors affecting the grape and wine industry and consider or suggest possible innovative solutions to current and future challenges as evidence of professional practice and life-long learning.
Related courses
Exit Award
Alternative exit options
The Bachelor and Associate Degree [Exit Point Only] make up an articulated set of courses credit is given in each higher-level course for the subjects completed in the lower.