Brewing Science and Operations

Brewing Science and Operations – MS

The Master of Science (MS) degree in Brewing Science and Operations is designed to provide advanced education for those interested in entering or further developing their career in the craft brewing industry. The MS degree will be non-thesis and delivered entirely online, requiring a minimum of 33 semester hours to complete the degree. The non-thesis track is designed mainly for individuals interested in combining current work life with the need for educational advancement. While there will be an element of primary research attached to the completion of their non-thesis project, the project will primarily relate to some element of the student's current or intended business environment. The program will offer a blend of theoretical and applied courses created to keep students abreast of current management thinking and practice in this emerging field. Particular emphasis is placed on the concepts of good and progressive science, workplace health and safety, effective and sustainable operations, supply chain management, business planning and informed decision-making.

The program will consist of 33 credit hours to be taken across 10 x 3-6 credit hour classes and will build upon the current Graduate Certificate program in Brewing Science and Operations. These include:

HOSP 7100 The Business of Brewing (3)

HOSP 7110 Brewing Materials (3)

HOSP 7120 Science of Brewing I (3)

HOSP 7130 Science of Brewing II (3)

HOSP 7140 Brewing Facilities and Operations (3)

HOSP 7150 Brewing Microbiology (3) - newly proposed course

HOSP 7160 Brewing Process Engineering (3) - newly proposed course

HOSP 7910 Brewing Practicum (3)

HOSP 7980 Non-thesis Research (1-6) - newly proposed course

SCMN 7770 Supply Chain Management (3)

Brewing Science and Operations – Graduate Certificate

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test if required by the department. Auburn University’s ETS institution code is 1005.
• Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) for Management, Finance, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Accountancy programs. Auburn’s GMAT institution codes are:
• Successful international applicants must score at least 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper version (pBT), 213 on the computer version (cBT), and 79 on the internet version (iBT). Additionally, successful applicants must score minimums of 16 on the listening, reading, speaking, and writing components of the iBT. Auburn University’s ETS institution code is 1005. Auburn will also accept a 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam.

  International applicants required to submit a language test score have several options of certifying their English proficiency.

  The TOEFL or IELTS will be the only accepted language proficiency tests for admission to Auburn University Graduate School. We do not accept the Duolingo English Test.

  ETS has also created the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition to meet the needs of students who are unable to take the test in a test center due to COVID-19. The test is taken on your own computer at home and is identical in content, format and on-screen experience to the TOEFL iBT test taken at a test center. Visit The TOEFL Tests (ets.org) for more information.

• Up to three (3) letters of recommendation may be required by the department. Applicants should contact the department to find out, first, if letters are required. If so, how many? And how should these letters be submitted?
• International applicants must demonstrate full financial sponsorship if accepted into a graduate program, proof of a comprehensive medical insurance plan and submit an Official Statement Of Finance for International Students Form for 2023-2024. For more information, review our International Instructions.
• One official transcript of all undergraduate and any graduate credits from each school previously attended. If an Auburn University transcript, the Graduate School will acquire the transcript for you. Official electronic transcripts from domestic institutions may be sent to [email protected].
• International applicants should provide an official original language transcript and final diploma/certificate(s) accompanied by a certified English translation of each document.
• Application fee payment: $60 for domestic students; $70 for international students. The following applicants are eligible for a fee waiver:
  • Current Auburn University graduate students enrolled in graduate courses
  • Full-time Auburn University employees
  • Alabama HBCU applicants from the following schools (first 300 received per year): Alabama A&M and Alabama State Universities, Concordia, Miles, Stillman and Talladega Colleges, Oakwood & Tuskegee Universities – submit copy of school ID
  • Ronald McNair Scholars – must submit a memo from sponsoring institution
  • Florida A&M Feeders Program – must submit a memo from Faculty sponsor
  • GEM applicants – must submit a copy of their GEM application
  • Active Duty Military – with a letter confirming duty
  • Applying for an approved dual program – the second application fee is waived

  To qualify for one of the application fee exemptions, you must submit the required documentation to the Graduate School.