Brewing Science and Operations

    Brewing Science and Operations

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 70,676 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 23, 2023
    Brewing Science and Operations

    About

    Partnering with the St. Louis Brewers Heritage Foundation, Saint Louis University's School for Professional Studies is proud to offer you our online certificate 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. 

    As part of the Saint Louis University School for Professional Studies, this program offers enterprising adults like you a flexible option to meet your personal and career goals. With multiple start dates available, you can begin working toward your certificate at any time. All courses are offered in eight-week terms through SLU Online, making advanced education more accessible for working professionals.  

    Faculty

    As a student in the School for Professional Studies at Saint Louis University, you'll learn from exceptional faculty who are leading experts in their fields. They bring real-world knowledge to the classroom and are dedicated to your professional success. Learn more on our faculty page.

    Earn the complete Brewing Science and Operations Certificate or take targeted courses in brewing science or brewing operations.

    1. Graduates will be able to apply the scientific processes (chemical, biological and physical) of brewing and fermentation. 
    2. Graduates will be able to describe the engineering operations components of a brewery. 
    3. Graduates will be able to explain beer style and evaluation.
    4. Graduates will be able to explain the processes used to manage a brewery.  
    5. Graduates will be able to describe how fermented beverages impact society (history, community, society, economic).

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    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.

    Recommended items.

    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.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 54
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Career

    The list of possible jobs in the brewing industry is quite extensive. Graduates of the brewing science and operations certificate 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

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    The online application will ask about your educational background and citizenship to help determine your eligibility. If you are applying to enter SLU as a first-time, freshman student, we’ll also ask you to complete an essay. There is no application fee to apply for undergraduate admission to SLU. 

    Brewing Science and Operations
    Saint Louis University
    Saint Louis University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Saint Louis

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