Master of Wine Business

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

• benefit from flexible study modes
• build working knowledge and skills in both winemaking and viticulture
• learn about direct wine marketing
• understand how to evaluate domestic and international markets
• study the foundations of wine science 
• explore legal aspects of the business
• undertake a six-unit research project.

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

Entry to postgraduate coursework programs as a minimum requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification from an approved institution as a qualification for entry. Some of the graduate certificates and graduate diplomas that are offered may be accepted as qualifying work for entry to a Masters program, or as professional qualifications in their own right. For further information.

Career Readiness

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

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

Professional Accreditation

Potential careers

Market Researcher, Marketing - Agriculture, Food & Wine, Export / Import trade, Retail, Retail Manager, Wine Marketing

Online application checklist

• Complete the student agreement (IDP applicants only)
• Attach the following as PDF files
  • Academic transcripts and graduation certificates for all school and tertiary studies you have undertaken (original language and certified English translations)
  • Official English testing results from IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson or Cambridge CAE/CPE (if applicable)
  • Syllabus of subjects if you wish to be considered for advanced standing (credit transfer)
  • Any professional qualification or memberships you may have
  • A copy of your passport and visa (if applicable)
• Payment of AUD $110 for the Application Fee (required upon submission)

System Requirements

The application site is optimised for:

• Chrome 30, Internet Explorer 11, Firefox 27, Safari 7.
• You must use an English language keyboard
• Your screen area needs to be set at least at 1024 x 768 pixels or higher resolution to ensure you are able to view the Scroll Bars and Continue buttons within the services