Accounting and Finance

Graduate Diploma in Wine Business

  • Domestic
  • International
  • Duration

    1 year full-time or part-time equiv.
  • Start Dates

    January, May and September
  • Location

    North Terrace Campus
  • Duration

    1 year full-time or part-time equiv.
  • Start Dates

    January, May and September
  • Location

    North Terrace Campus

About Degree

Study at the heart of the Australian wine industry

Home to some of the most innovative and revered winemakers in Australia, South Australia is the ideal location for you to study how business operates in the wine industry.

This one-year degree sets you up to have a positive impact on the entire wine value chain; a capability demanded of wine business professionals worldwide.

What will you do?

Our Graduate Diploma in Wine Business is designed for both current and aspiring wine business owners, marketers, managers, winemakers, sommeliers, and staff. You will:

  • be exposed to cutting-edge, wine management best practice
  • learn about direct wine marketing, and tourism
  • understand how to evaluate domestic and international markets
  • gain skills in innovation and an enterprising mindset
  • benefit from flexible study modes and industry input.

There are also internship opportunities across South Australia’s booming wine industry.

Where could it take you?

From cellar door management to wine marketing and sales, our graduate diploma opens career opportunities across the entire wine industry. It can also lead into our prestigious Master of Wine Business.

Entry Requirements

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:

  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    SATAC Code3GD053
    DefermentYes - 2 year
    IntakeJanuary, May and September
    Selection Criteria
    Graduate entry


    Higher Education StudyA completed Bachelors degree or equivalent.


    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International students150.0%
    All students2100.0%


    International applicants

    CRICOS026856D
    IntakeJanuary, May and September
    Selection Criteria
    English Language Requirements

    Australian Year 12Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
    English Tests accepted by the University of APSB
    IELTSOverall 6.5Reading 6Listening 6Speaking 6Writing 6





    TOEFLOverall 79Reading 13Listening 13Speaking 18Writing 21





    PearsonOverall 58Reading 50Listening 50Speaking 50Writing 50





    C1 AdvancedOverall 176Reading 169Listening 169Speaking 169Writing 169





    Qualifications that meet minimum English requirementsA range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements
    Academic Entry Requirements

    Detailed information on international qualifications assessment

    Tertiary QualificationsBachelor degree or equivalent
    How to Apply
    Application information for international students
    Important application deadlines for international students

    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International students150.0%
    All students2100.0%


Fees and Scholarships

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  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees
    Australian Full-fee place: $37,000

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

    International applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units)International student place: $49,000

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    More information on International Student tuition fees.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

Careers

Career Readiness

Highly rewarding career opportunities exist for graduates in wine business, marketing and management positions internationally.

The University of APSB Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of APSB Graduate Attributes.

  1. Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
  2. Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
  3. Teamwork and communication skills
  4. Professionalism and leadership readiness
  5. Intercultural and ethical competency
  6. Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
  7. Digital capabilities
  8. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Potential careers

Wine Marketing, Marketing - Agriculture, Food & Wine, Retail, Export / Import trade, Tourism, Hospitality, International Trade or Business Analyst.

Degree Structure

The Graduate Diploma in Wine Business comprises seven core courses and one elective with a combined total of not less than 24 units.

Example Study Plan

Indicative Study Plan
To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Wine Business you must complete:

Seven core courses

WINE 7001 : Marketing for Wine Business
WINE 7002 : Growing Domestic and International Wine Markets
WINE 7005 : Direct Wine Marketing and Cellar Door Management
WINE 7006 : Wine Retailing
WINE 7008 : Wine Tourism
ENTREP 5036 : Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset
WINE 7010 : Legal Aspects in Wine Business
One electiveWINE 7009 : Wine Branding
OENOLOGY 7000NW : Foundations of Wine Science
OENOLOGY 7530WT : Grape and Wine Production
INTBUS 7015 : Cross-Cultural Management and Negotiation
ACCTING 7025 : Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers
COMMGMT 7006 : People and Organisations
COMMGMT 7003 : Family Business Fundamentals
ENTREP 5038 : New Venture Creation
ENTREP 7022 : Creativity and Innovation


Assessment

Vary by course, including exams, written research projects and reports, group projects and individual participation in class rooms.

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