VATEL Bordeaux - International Business School - Hotel, Tourism, Wine & Spirits Management
MBA Specialisation in International Wine & Spirits Management
Bordeaux, France
MBA
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English, French
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 12,500 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for non-EU students | EUR 11900 - for EU students
Key Summary
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.
- Financial Management
- Beverage Management in Bars, Hotels and Restaurants
- Brand Marketing of Wine & Spirits
- Wine & Spirits Tourism, Communication & Events
- Strategy of International Trade in the Wine & Spirits Industry
- Language of Wine & Spirits
- Sales & Distribution of Wine & Spirits
- Grapevines & the Wine Law
- Workshops & Visits
- WSET 2
- WSET 3
- Wine and Spirits: Food & Beverage Manager, Sommelier, Oenologist, Wine & Spirits Cellar Manager
- Sales: Wine trader, Export Manager, Brand Ambassador, Commercial Director, General Manager, Wine & Spirits Key, Account Manager, Purchasing Manager, Technical Sales Engineer, CSR Officer, Wine & Spirits head of large distribution
- Marketing, Communication, Events: E-Commerce Project Manager, Community Manager, Marketing Manager, Communication Officer, Wine Tourism Manager, Events Manager


