Course details

Wine Business and Innovation, Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters
NZQF Level 8

About the course

World-class wine business

This exciting qualification is designed to apply an advanced and broad body of knowledge to your existing industry experience, and to provide you with the skills needed to keep your knowledge current. The programmes build from a Postgraduate Certificate on to a Diploma and then to a Master Degree in a flexible, multi-layered format designed to provide study options, extend your knowledge, deepen your understanding, and consolidate your future at the forefront of wine business management. Whichever path you take, the programme will develop your critical thinking skills and your ability to lead and influence decision-making in wine businesses both in New Zealand and overseas. It’s our business to help you study, so flexible options mean you’ll be able to study part-time or full-time towards this qualification, as you work around other commitments such as your current employment and family.

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirements

Master of Wine Business and Innovation

  • An NZQF-listed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related field such as Oenology, Viticulture, Business or Management; with a minimum of the equivalent to a B average (when aligned to the EIT specified 11-point achievement-based grading system); or
  • A Bachelor Honours or Postgraduate degree in the Oenology, Viticulture, Business or Management or related fields with 120 credits at Level 8; or
  • A degree or equivalent professional qualification in a related field with a minimum of the equivalent to a B average (as per the specified 11-point achievement-based grading system) and evidence of relevant experience in the Viticulture, Oenology, Business or related fields at degree level, and assessment from the Programme Coordinator; or
  • At the discretion of EIT, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above.

Other graduate qualifications and industry experience may be considered. Please contact the International Centre for further information: [email protected]

Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate in Wine Business and Innovation

  • An NZQF-listed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related field such as Oenology, Viticulture, Business or Management; or
  • At the discretion of EIT, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above.

English Language Entry Requirements

PTE (Academic) score of 58 with no band score lower than 50 or IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0 (or equivalent) achieved within the last two years.

About the provider

The Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) offers you over 160 qualifications from certificate and diploma, to degree and postgraduate level at campuses in Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) and Auckland. Or learn at one of our Regional Learning Centres situated in Hastings, Maraenui, Ruatoria, Waipukurau and Wairoa. EIT Hawke's Bay is one of New Zealand's most attractive campuses with superb architecture and shaded outdoor areas for study on warm days. EIT Tairāwhiti two campuses are located in the heart of Gisborne, near the Taruheru River, and you can get more central than EIT Auckland location on Queen Street! When you choose to study at EIT you'll get the kind of experiences that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to get ahead, whether you want to break into your chosen career or change direction in life.

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