Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Master of Wine Business and Innovation (180)
Qualification Type Masters Degree
Level 9
Credits 180
Subject Area
  • Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies » Horticulture and Viticulture » Viticulture
Strategic Purpose Statement
The Master of Wine Business and Innovation (180) is a Level 9 programme of 180 credits at levels 8 and 9 with at least 45 credits at level 9, completed by coursework, or a combination of coursework and either a project or research. It enables students who have completed a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Viticulture or Wine Science or similar, to achieve a postgraduate level qualification in the Wine Business and Innovation area.
The programme can be completed in 18 months full-time or up to six years part-time, depending on the student's previous study and experience, and specific course preferences.
Graduate profile
Graduate Outcomes (Graduates will be able to:)
* apply independent rigorous intellectual analysis to management decisions
* critically and effectively analyze existing and emerging problems in order to produce optimal solutions
Planning and change management skills
* work both independently and co-operatively to produce and implement strategic and operational business plans
* apply advanced knowledge to new situations and generate appropriate solutions
* adapt to emerging paradigms within the profession
Research and informational skills
* critically evaluate findings and discussions in applied management literature
* apply business and/or management and /or technical research in the wine industry
* research, analyse, and argue from evidence
Communication skills
* effectively communicate business decisions and information both in writing and orally
* communicate across cultures within a wine industry context.
Education pathways
Further relevant study
Employment pathways
Graduates of these programmes will be able to seek employment as: Wine industry professionals, Professional development for existing industry staff gain opportunities for promotion within the management structure.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
The academic entry requirement for the Master of Wine Business and Innovation (180) is one of the following:
* 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 EIT-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 Dean's discretion, 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.]
Education Organisation Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 4381
Status Current
Created 2021-03-15 14:30:50.0
Next Review 2022-12-20 00:00:00.0
Content
including at least 4 of the following 15 credit courses:
? WBI 8.100 Technology and Innovation in in the Wine Industry.
? WBI 8.200 Sustainability in the Wine Industry
? WBI 8.300 Global Wine Marketing
? WBI 8.400 Entrepreneurship in Wine Businesses
? WBI 8.500 Current Issues in the Global and Domestic Wine Industry
Plus either PGWIL8.100 Work Integrated Learning (Students working In Industry) (15 Credits)
Or
PGST8.100 Special Topic I (Students not in Industry in NZ) (15 Credits)
The remainder of Level 8 credits as online electives from EIT Master of Applied Management, Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management or Master of Digital Business (15 credit Courses detailed above).
Plus a minimum of 45 credits at level 9. There are three study plan options for the final semester (60 credits)
* Industry integrated Masters
PGRP8.100 Research Proposal (15 Credits)
PGIP9.600 Industry Integrated Project (45 Credits)
* Masters by Course work
PGISP9.400 Independent Scholarly Project (30 Credits)
PGST9.100 Special Topic II (15 Credits)
plus 15 credits at level 8 from EIT Business Master electives (15 Credits)
* Master by Research (45 credits):
PGARR9.500 Applied Research Report (45 Credits)
plus 15 credits at level 8 from EIT Business Master electives (15 Credits)
* Master by Research (60 credits):
PGARD9.700 Applied Research Dissertation (60 Credits)
Or by other combinations with the approval of the Programme Coordinator.

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