Wine Business and Innovation, Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters

Entry Requirements

Master of Wine Business and Innovation

The academic entry requirement for the MWBI is:

• 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.

A Master of Wine Business and Innovation applicant who does not meet the entry criteria above may be admitted to the Postgraduate Certificate in Wine Business and Innovation and, upon successful completion of four courses (with a minimum B average) from the schedule of courses may be admitted to the Master of Wine Business and Innovation.

Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate in Wine Business and Innovation

The academic entry requirement for the PGDipWBI and the PGCertWBI is:

• 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

Applicants from countries in which English is not the primary spoken language must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. Ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include:

Completion of a programme of study in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply*), and

Approved scores on IELTS tests, namely an Academic score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6 (or accepted international equivalents).

International applicants must obtain appropriate visas to study in New Zealand, and comply with visa requirements.

Entry with Credit

You may already have knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including study at a private training establishment, workplace training, other tertiary study, or life experiences. If you think you may qualify, you may want to apply for Cross Credit (CC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

• CC is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for CC if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.
• RPL is based on the assessment of your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and informal learning situations.
• CC and RPL can only be awarded for Level 8 study, not Level 9.

You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.

You must apply prior to enrolment in the course. CC and RPL cannot be awarded for a course if you are enrolled in that course.

CCs may be granted from other degree programmes, providing they are not part of the entry qualification.

For further information and enquiries about CC and RPL please contact the Programme Administrator, Jo Rolfe on 06 830 1913 or [email protected].