Niagara College Canada

Wine Business Management

Program Code (0275)
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
One Year
Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus
Start date: September

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Career Opportunities

This program will provide you with expertise in the business, retail, marketing and export aspects of the growing wine industry.

In addition to a wide range of management opportunities, graduates can pursue wine-related jobs in:

• Agri-tourism development
• Winery operations management
• Export licensee and agency sales and operations
• Marketing and public relations
• Retail operations
• Special events management

The Niagara College Difference

• Niagara College boasts Canada’s first and only commercial teaching winery
• Niagara is located in the heart of Canada’s largest wine region
• In addition to the award-winning Niagara College Teaching Winery, the college’s Niagara-on-the-Lake campus has two on-site vineyards
• College also has an award-winning Winery and Viticulture Technician diploma program, as well as tourism and hospitality, international business and management programs
• Wine Business Management emphasizes applied learning with industry leaders and includes student participation in a major project with industry partners

Testimonials and Profiles

“The wine and tourism industries need real life business skills to keep pace with growth and the Niagara College graduate certificate in Wine Business Management will give employees the right skill set to meet the demands of the future.”

Allan Schmidt, President, Vineland Estate Winery

“The wine industry dates back to the Middle Ages, ranking it as one of the oldest industries in existence. This program helps students understand the complexities of today’s global wine industry and become the successful wine merchants of tomorrow.”

Steve Gill, Wine Business Management
(Graduate Certificate) co-ordinator

Graduate Certificate Bursary

A $750 bursary is available to eligible students who are enrolled full-time in a Graduate Certificate Program. When applying for the bursary, you must complete a basic application form detailing your current financial status.

The Graduate Certificate Bursary application is available online at niagaracollege.ca/finaid.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements for 2010-11 (OSS):

• College Diploma or University Degree, preferably in a related area of study (as determined by the College), OR an acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education (as determined by the College), AND
• Proof of English proficiency.

Program Requirements:

• Transportation:
  Students are responsible for their own transportation in order to complete practical lab requirements. Niagara cannot guarantee placements that are readily accessible by public transportation. Students are responsible for all costs connected with such transportation.

Educational Pathways

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

• View Degree Opportunities by Institution
• View Degree Opportunities by Subject

For a complete listing of articulation agreements, please consult the Niagara College Transfer Guide.

Program Related Inquiries

Craig Youdale, MBA
Chair, School of Culinary and Wine Studies
Tel: 905-641-2252, ext. 4633
Email: wine@niagaracollege.ca

Jennifer Wilhelm
Tel: 905-641-2252, ext. 4606
Email: wine@niagaracollege.ca

Contact Information

Email: registrar@niagaracollege.ca
Niagara College Admissions Office: 905-735-2211, ext 7619

Apply now for this program online at www.OntarioColleges.ca

Information Last Modified:
Thu, November 20, 2008 at 02:04:16 PM ET

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