Diploma in Brewing and Brewery Operations
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Program description
Diploma in Brewing and Brewery Operations
The Diploma in Brewing and Brewery Operations is a two-year diploma where students study the science, production and business of brewing craft beer. The program combines building a solid foundation in brewing science with hands-on practical learning in our state-of-the-art 2 hectoliter pilot brewery located on the Langley campus. The curriculum was developed in consultation with the BC Craft Brewers Guild and an Advisory Committee consisting on local brew masters, brewery owners and industry experts.
Admission requirements
In addition to the Faculty's Admission Requirements, which consist of KPU's undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply:
- Portfolio Review
- A minimum of 19 years of age by the first day of classes.
- Either
- Chemistry 11 with a minimum grade of C+ (or equivalent), and Level E1 as defined in the Math Alternatives Table, or
- Recommendation by the Admissions Selection Committee.
For more information, please visit the university website.
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Year 1
Term 1
- Introduction to Brewing
- Brewing 1
- Sensory Evaluation and Ingredients
- Brewing Chemistry
Select one of the following:
- Introduction to Professional Communication
Term 2
- Brewing 2
- Brewing Microbiology
- Brewing Equipment and Technology
- Introduction to Finishing and Packaging
Select one of the following:
- Business Problem Solving with Spreadsheets
Year 2
Term 3
- Brewing 3
- Advanced Finishing and Packaging
- Calculations and Recipe Formulation
- The Brewing Industry
- Business Ethics
Term 4
- Product Evaluation and Judging
- Brewing 4
- Beer Marketing and Sales
- Brewery Management Business Planning
Scholarships & funding
Kwantlen Polytechnic University offers scholarship opportunities to new students, in amounts up to $20,000 CAD. For details and application requirements, please contact the university.
Career opportunities
The craft beer industry is growing exponentially in BC and across Canada so graduates can expect to find a variety of job opportunities including assistant brewers and brewers, licensee and agency sales and operations, brewery operations, marketing and public relations, brew pub operations and retail sales. Employment opportunities also exist with the larger national and international breweries. The Brewing and Brewery Operations Program will train graduates to work in both the craft brewery/brewpub establishments as well as larger establishments.
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s leading polytechnic university. KPU’s five campuses are all located in Metro Vancouver, a modern and multicultural region that has incredible natural beauty, the most temperate weather in Canada, and many career opportunities. With guaranteed...
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