VATEL Bordeaux - International Business School - Hotel, Tourism, Wine & Spirits Management MBA Specialisation in International Wine & Spirits Management
VATEL Bordeaux - International Business School - Hotel, Tourism, Wine & Spirits Management

VATEL Bordeaux - International Business School - Hotel, Tourism, Wine & Spirits Management

MBA Specialisation in International Wine & Spirits Management

Bordeaux, France

MBA

1 year

English, French

Full time

Oct 2026

EUR 12,500 / per year *

On-Campus

* for non-EU students | EUR 11900 - for EU students

Key Summary

    About: The MBA in International Wine & Spirits Management offers a comprehensive understanding of the global beverage industry. You'll explore management principles while focusing on wine and spirits. The program incorporates practical experiences and industry connections to prepare you for a career in a dynamic field.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various roles such as wine and spirits marketing manager, brand ambassador, product manager, or distributor relations manager. This program equips students with the skills needed for leadership positions in the beverage industry.

Stand out as an expert with strategic business skills to reach managerial positions within the Wine & Spirits Industries in Bordeaux, the Wine Capital of the World.

In today’s complex, globalised and competitive environment, the Wine and Spirits industry needs intelligent, adaptable managers with international profiles to face future challenges.

Develop your management skills applied to this specific and international industry. You will also gain real knowledge of Wine & Spirits through a professional certification (WSET) and a variety of hands-on events.

Program Highlights

  • MBA program Director in International Hospitality (French State Certified Degree level 7 NRCP)
  • European MBA Degree in International Wine & Spirits Management awarded by Eurhodip
  • Wine & Spirits Education Trust Professional Certificates Level 2 & 3 in Wines
  • Real knowledge of Wine & Spirits through wine tasting sessions, conferences, vineyards and cellar visits, workshops…
  • Solve real case studies, submitted by our partners (improve user experience, create a wine or spirit product, develop a Wine Tourism Strategy…)
  • Gain managerial, sales & technical skills: Beverage Management in BHR*, Marketing of Wines & Spirits, Strategy of International Trade in the Wine & Spirits Industry, Language of Wine & Spirits, Wine and Vine Law….

*BHR: Bars, Hotels and Restaurants

  • Finish your studies with a highly strategic 6-month internship, which often turns into your first job opportunity
  • Get a real hands-on approach: 87% of our lecturers are professionals in activity

A Unique Experience Learning in Bordeaux, the Wine Capital of the World!

4 Vineyards/Cellar Visits & 8 Workshops

Bordeaux, the world capital of the finest wines, is the perfect location to learn about wine and spirits.

During visits and tasting sessions, head off with wine professionals and enthusiasts to discover the most prestigious vineyards.

All the activities are organized and animated by the expert Jean-Pascal Paubert, Director of the French SOPEXA exam in Wine & Spirits for South- Eastern Asia, South Korea & China.