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Diploma of Wine Technology and Marketing


Course code 2756 + Flexible mode of delivery, with three to five-day residential block(s) at either Peninsula or Caulfield campuses or off-campus + HECS fees applicable: unit fee $1475 (2001 fee)

Aims

The Diploma of Wine Technology and Marketing provides an opportunity to join the wine industry, one of the fastest growing industries in Australia.
The course uses an integrated approach to cover all the many facets involved in the wine business enterprises, from the production of grapes and winemaking to wine marketing and distribution in Australia and the rapidly growing export market. It combines the technical and business aspects of viticulture and winemaking, drawing on Monash's recognised strengths in accounting and finance, management, marketing and viticulture.
The Diploma of Wine Technology and Marketing is compatible with degree courses such as engineering, science, agriculture, education, tourism, hospitality, marketing, accounting and international trade.

Entry requirements

Entry is open to students who have enrolled in an undergraduate degree at any university.

Course structure

Students study a total of eight six-point units for the diploma in parallel with a 24 six-point unit bachelors degree, resulting in a double award. Up to four units can be cross-credited.
Students undertake four wine science and viticulture units and four business units covering marketing (two subjects), accounting and finance, and management.
All units are offered by flexible delivery and part-time mode, and each unit will have a compulsory residential block of three to five days
Course and unit details can be found on the internet at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbook.

Further information

For further information, contact the Wine Technology and Marketing Unit, telephone (03) 9904 4358, fax (03) 9904 4145, email kaye.waghorne@buseco.monash.edu.au or see http://www.monash.edu.au/wine and http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/Depts/Mkt. Academic inquiries may be directed to Dr Mary Cole, course director (03) 9904 4621 email mary.cole@buseco.monash.edu.au.

Completed applications

Intake into the program will be in March and July each year. Applications should be made well in advance. Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Wine Technology and Marketing Unit, Monash University, PO Box 527, Frankston, Victoria 3199.

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