Bachelor of Wine Business

Combine all elements of the grape-to-table journey with the Bachelor of Wine Business from Charles Sturt University. If you aspire to a career in sales and marketing or to manage and run a vineyard or winery, this course is for you.

You can choose to study this course part-time over six years or fast-track your degree – either online or via blended learning (a combination of on-campus and online study) – and complete within four years.

This course is part of the Charles Sturt Advantage – meaning you could get a guaranteed spot in your course before you sit your final Year 12 exams!

Bachelor of Wine Business

A completed High School Certificate with an ATAR of 60 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
OR
A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR
OR
A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.
OR
50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
OR
A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
OR
Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
AND
STANDARD English Language Proficiency requirements. Refer to http://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements.

NOTE
Successful applicants who do not have an appropriate high school background in chemistry or mathematics are strongly recommended to undertake Introductory Chemistry (SSS010) and Maths Skills 2 - Intermediate A & B (SSS072 & SSS073) in the University's Study Link program prior to commencing study in the course.

This course contains workplace learning components requiring access to winery or basic winemaking and analysis equipment for the production of a wine (WSC202) and a four-week placement in a commercial vineyard, winery or wine business (AHT274).

1. providing evidence of having completed a sufficient standard of study in English
2. have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:
   1. a minimum overall score of 6
   2. no individual score below 5.5
3. obtaining a qualification deemed to be equivalent to Academic IELTS (and its minimum scores) by Charles Sturt.

This degree will prepare you for a business career in the rapidly expanding global wine industry. You'll be well placed to establish and/or develop your own vineyard and/or small winery.

• Manage end-to-end operations

  Confidently oversee all aspects of wine production – from vineyard management and wine production to marketing in a boutique operation.

• Influence brands and their reach

  Use your advanced marketing skills to position your brand as a market leader.

• Support national and regional industry capacity

  Contribute towards the growth of recognisable wine brands in the domestic and global markets. Help strategise and consolidate Australia's share of a global industry.

Step 1: Choose a course

Step 2: Prepare

Step 3: Where to apply

Step 4: Accept your offer