Master of Wine and Viticulture
Course details
| NZQF Level | 9 |
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About the course
Lincoln University’s viticulture and oenology programmes have been instrumental in expanding the New Zealand wine industry’s success and respect globally. You’ll build on your existing knowledge, adding hands-on practical management skills and experience that will prepare you for a range of senior roles in the wine sector.
About this programme
This online programme covers both grape growing and winemaking, alongside key business understanding and knowledge.
Supplementing your Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, you’ll cultivate your ability to add value and make a significant contribution to wine and wine-related businesses in New Zealand or internationally.
You may be able to complete the degree in 12 months, depending on when you start.
The online version of this programme is not available to onshore international students (those currently in New Zealand).
How you’ll grow
- Build a base of advanced knowledge in viticulture, oenology, microbiology and sensory science.
- Add an in-depth understanding of marketing, accounting, finance and business management.
- Nurture your industry knowledge, networks and partnerships.
Career opportunities
The advanced knowledge and skills delivered by this programme positions you strongly for roles in the modern wine industry, including management and supervisory positions in vineyards and wine production businesses.
Graduate Attributes
Graduate Attributes refer to the knowledge, skills, and values that you gain from completing your qualification. These high-level qualities will prepare you for career success, further study or research and making a valuable contribution to society in your chosen field.
Knowledge
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of wine production systems, including microbiology.
- Understand limitations in to current knowledge including the interpretation of statistics.
- Demonstrate high-level disciplinary knowledge in an area of current scientific endeavour relevant to the wine industry.
- Integrate a range of analytical procedures to improve product quality, safety and consumer appeal of wine products.
- Demonstrate knowledge of business enterprises, markets, and economic approaches, and their contributions to value creation.
Skills
- Ability to assimilate, assess, and analyse complex scientific information.
- Undertake independent library and literature searches in a relevant topic.
- Collate information and data in a relevant topic.
- Complete a systematic and critical review of a relevant topic.
- Work effectively alongside a cooperating person, group or organisation in addressing in a specific, finite task/problem.
- Summarise research information and present it in a scientifically relevant way.
- Communicate the results of a review of published information clearly and concisely in various written and oral forms.
- Apply critical and reasoned application of relevant principles to complex business problems.
Values
- Recognise the importance of appropriately citing the source of information and data.
- Understand the philosophy and ethics of science research and communication.
- Understand the impacts of human interventions on biological systems.
- Desire the acquisition of new knowledge, and develop understanding of how to use and potentially improve it.
- Acquire a heightened awareness of the social and ethical impacts of business theory and practice.
- Understand the importance of various factors that contribute to successful businesses.
Entry requirements
- A relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses
- A background in physical and biological science .
- Knowledge or experience in the wine industry would be advantageous.
- If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about the English language requirements.
About the provider
Lincoln University is one of the eight government universities in New Zealand. Established in 1878, it is governed by the Lincoln University Council.
Based in Canterbury, in the South Island of New Zealand, Lincoln offers a unique experience, a perfect balance of student and academic life and a host of recreation activities around the region.
The institution is rated the 15th best small university in the world by the QS World University Rankings. It is home to a diverse group of nearly 4,500 students who come from more than 80 different countries around the world.
Lincoln graduates have a 6 percent higher employment rate than those from other New Zealand universities and the number of students graduating from Lincoln is higher than the national average.
Students can choose from a wide range of specialist courses from three faculties and one division – the Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce; the Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences; the Faculty of Environment, Society and Design; and the University Studies and English Language Division.
Lincoln has dedicated itself towards undertaking meaningful research that makes a globally positive impact. Its sustainable approach and commitment towards handling climate change issues have attracted many postgraduate students studying at the institution.
The university also engages in other land-based research and hosts a range of research centres, including food research and innovation, land, environment and people, wildlife management and conservation, and soil and environmental research.
The university shares ties with leading organisations as well as research centres, which help students gain additional skills and knowledge through practical learning experiences.
The Lincoln University Students' Association (LUSA) is an active student body that governs a variety of clubs and organisations on campus.