Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management
Post Secondary

Brewmaster and Brewery

Operations Management

Two Years | Ontario College Diploma
Program Code 0780
Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus

The Ontario Craft Brewers are excited to be working together with Niagara College to train and develop graduates that meet the needs for a skilled workforce in our brewing industry.

John Hay, President,
Ontario Craft Brewers



Career Opportunities

This program will provide you with the expertise required to be successful in the brewing industry.  This is a one of a kind program not available anywhere else in Canada and has the backing by the Craft Brewers Industry.

Graduates of this program find employment in:

  • Beer Making
  • Licensee and agency sales and operations
  • Brewery Operations
  • Marketing and public relations
  • Brew Pub Operations
  • Retail Sales
  • Special Events

The NC Difference

  • This is a unique program that helps fill a gap in the craft brewing industry
  • The Ontario Craft Brewers Association is partnered with Niagara College
  • Industry-attuned program features talented brewery professionals
  • Students will have real hands on experience learning and working in Canada's only Teaching Brewery

Canadian Food & Wine Institute


Testimonials and Profiles

"The Ontario Craft Brewers are excited to be working together with Niagara College to train and develop graduates that meet the needs for a skilled workforce in our brewing industry."

John Hay,
President, Ontario Craft Brewers

 


Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, including the following required courses:
    • English - any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent.
    • Mathematics - any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent.
    • Biology - Grade 11 (C) or (U) or Grade 12 (U) OR
    • Chemistry - Grade 11 (U) or Grade 12 (C) or (U)

Additional Requirements for Admission:

  • Students are required to be a minimum of 19 years of age by the start of classes.
  • Portfolio submission

Selection and Ranking Process:

  • For competitive programs (the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of available places), selection will be based on the highest senior level final grade available at the time of ranking. Mid-term grades are not used for ranking purposes.
  • Testing or other supplemental evaluation may be required.

Note:

  • Secondary School grades from co-op courses and half credit courses are not considered.

Educational Pathways

Niagara College has articulated agreements providing students with degree completion and credit transfer opportunities with many other colleges and universities.

General Information
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Tours

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We look forward to meeting you!

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Program Information

Term One
BREW1100Introduction to Brewing3
BREW1101Basic Practical Brewing3
BREW1103Sensory Evaluation of Beer3
BREW1300Brewing Ingredients3
CAPL1199Computer Applications3
COMM1101Language and Communications3
MATH1206Mathematics of Finance3
Term Two
BREW1200Brewing Microbiology4
BREW1201Practical Brewing3
BREW1203Sensory Evaluation of World Beers3
BREW1205Brewery Equipment and Technology3
BREW1206Brewing Chemistry4
BREW1207Packaging3
COMM1208Strategic Communications3
Term Three
BREW1104History of Brewing and Beer3
BREW1294Sensory Evaluation of Beer, Wine and Spirits
BREW1301Practical Brewing II3
BREW1304Brewhouse Calculations and Recipe Formulation3
BREW1306Filtration, Carbonation and Finishing
BUSN1133Professionalism and Business Ethics3
General Education Elective (1 required)3
Term Four
BREW1302Specialty Brewing3
BREW1305Beer Evaluation and Judging3
BREW1400The Brewing Industry3
BREW1402Beer Sales and Promotions4
PERS1226Fundamentals of Human Resources3
General Education Elective (1 required)3

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