62 Wine Business Degree Programs

The Master’s degree explores understanding, management, promotion, and protection of high-value food products. The Italian food production system serves as a model to identify the specific elements outlining the unique value of food products, which are inextricably linked to place (terroir) through historical, social, and cultural ties. This background couples with the most recent developments in technology, nutrition, food safety, diet and health, and sensory science, core elements of a growing international demand for terroir-related high-value foods.

The MSc in Luxury Gastronomy & Wine Management is designed to help you understand the world of gastronomic sciences and master the legal, management, marketing, and sales data specific to the sector.

In our specialised Master of Science (MSc), we work with some of the most famous figures of the wine and spirits industry to make sure that pedagogy goes hand in hand with expertise, and that our students are able to adapt to the changes of the sector. To shape future wine leaders, we are committed to excellence.

The Wine Business Management program was born after a long experience in advanced training focused on the Wine sector, which began in 2002, the year in which MIB Trieste, first in Italy, launched a managerial path for the wine sector.

This MSc in Wine Marketing & Business Development welcomes students from various backgrounds, but also professionals in the wine sector or in retraining. Its objective is to give our students the skills and knowledge necessary for the exercise of responsibilities in the wine sector.

In-depth education covering business administration, winegrowing and winemaking topics means that after six semesters you are fully equipped to assume managerial responsibilities in the wine and beverage industry, including on the international stage.

Expertise in Wine Management is a pioneering course, which covers all areas of interest to the wine business, provided by the best professionals in each area.

Get Your Diploma in Wine and Spirits in Bordeaux. Study in the heart of France’s wine capital and earn your Wine Consultant Diploma, taught entirely in English. Obtain an official French state certification and become a certified Wine Professional with CAFA Wine School, one of the world’s best wine and sommelier training programs. Learn from expert sommeliers, explore French vineyards, and start your global career in wine. A Wine Consultant professionally tastes and evaluates wines and spirits, curating product selections with tasting as the primary tool. They identify the best price–quality options for wine importing companies, restaurants, or wine cellars. Graduates of the Wine Consultant Diploma can pursue careers as sommeliers, wine bar managers, importers, exporters, brand ambassadors, wine shop owners, wine tourism managers, wine journalists, and more.

A key player in the vibrant international wine scene, Hong Kong offers a unique location for anyone aspiring to be a part of this dynamic growth area. Combined with the huge growth of the wine market in Mainland China, the need for wine professionals with advanced, specialised training and education with a global perspective continues to grow. The MSc in International Wine Management programme has been designed to meet this demand. This exceptional programme develops industry leaders, educators and researchers and instils in them a deep understanding of the latest trends in the wine business, demystifying its complexities and placing them in strong position to lead the industry into the future. Students also have the opportunity to learn more about Mainland Chinese wine consumers and gain insights into some of the fastest growing and potentially lucrative wine markets in the world.

Embark on a transformative journey with the MSc in Wine & Hospitality Management at KEDGE Wine School, a globally recognised institution in the food & beverage and wine & hospitality industries.

The Sustainable International Wine Tourism Institut Lyfe course will allow you to create comprehensive, sustainable and unforgettable wine tourism experiences, combining knowledge of wine and drinks, tourism, and excellence in hospitality. In the programme, you will learn how to transform wine estates into tourist destinations, showcasing their heritage while minimising their environmental impact.

The Art, Science and Wine Management Diploma will teach students to draw on multi-disciplinary knowledge of the world of vines and wine, and to understand, analyse and interpret elements of history, geography, law, economics and marketing relating to the sector, the wine industry and wine tourism.

The Master’s in Viticulture, Enology and Wine Marketing provides advanced training in grape cultivation, winemaking, quality control, and global wine economics. Taught in English across leading Italian universities, the program prepares graduates to manage the entire wine production chain, apply innovative and sustainable practices, and navigate international wine markets.

The MSc Wine & Gastronomy is a full-time Master’s degree programme taught in English that offers a comprehensive, multidimensional approach to the dynamic sector of food and drink marketing in the heart of one of the most renowned gastronomic countries in the world.

The Master in Sommelier Studies and Wine Marketing is a pioneering training programme that responds to developments in the sector and the emergence of a new type of sommelier: more versatile, creative and with a strategic vision of the world of beverages.

The Máster Universitario en Enología at the Polytechnic University of Valencia is aimed at training professionals in wine production and processing, technicians and managers of companies in the sector, and future researchers and specialists in wine technology and innovation.