Wine Business Online Certificate

Available Online and In-Person for Undergraduate Students

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Discover careers in viticulture and expand your wine expertise. Earn your online wine business certificate today from Texas Tech.

The online (or in-person) wine business certificate at Texas Tech will allow students to study the history of wine and sensory evaluation techniques and communication about wine. This certificate is available to all Texas Tech students interested in many aspects of wine as well as beer and spirits. The courses encompass content from overall aspects of wine marketing and tourism as well as beer and spirits. In addition, students will learn the basics of developing their own business.

Whether working in the wine industry or other business industries, wine is an integral aspect of business networking and maintaining business relationships. A certificate in wine business can enhance your resume by adding tangible wine business skills to become more knowledgeable and competitive in the job market.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov), the median annual wage for food and beverage service managers was $59,440 in 2021.

Students will take courses in content areas of:

• The basics of wine marketing and tourism
• Understanding of beer and spirits.
• How to develop a business plan and start your own business