Brewing Science and Operations

Partnering with the St. Louis Brewers Heritage Foundation, Saint Louis University's School for Professional Studies is proud to offer you our minor in brewing science and operations.

Brewing experts in the St. Louis area will teach you the scientific processes of brewing and fermentation, the engineering operations components of breweries, beer style and evaluation, the process used to manage a brewery, and how fermented beverages impact society. This completely online brewing science and operations minor is specifically targeted at students 21 and over who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in another program at SLU. 

Send transcripts of all secondary work.

Find out from your admission counselor what secondary credentials are required. We’ll evaluate how you’ve done in school up to this point, so please send all transcripts for secondary work, along with their English language translations.

Submit proof of your English language proficiency.

These are scores from any standardized test you may have taken to prepare for college — TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, SAT, ACT or Duolingo score. All of our international applicants are required to demonstrate their English proficiency, and these tests can help us make that determination.

If you do not meet SLU’s direct entry requirements, we encourage you to apply to the Pathway or English Language programs offered by INTO Saint Louis University.

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Though not required for admission, submission of a resume of activities and letters of recommendation is encouraged. All undergraduate applicants are also encouraged to complete an admission interview.

The list of possible jobs in the brewing industry is quite extensive. Graduates with a minor in brewing science and operations will be prepared to pursue various in-demand positions in the following broad categories:

• Brewing
• Operations engineering
• Supply chain management
• Hospitality industry
• Business development
• Sales, marketing and distribution