Vineyard and Winery Administration - Certificate of Accomplishment

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.

The Vineyard and Winery Administration Certificate of Accomplishment is designed for students preparing for management in the winegrowing industry. Some level 1 positions might be titled vineyard assistant supervisor, winery assistant supervisor.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Assess and relate an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of the viticulture and winemaking industry.

Compare various marketing and selling techniques in the wine industry.

Describe logistics and compliance related to wine growing implementation.

Program Map

Requirement
GE General Education
E Elective

Fall Year 1

6 units
VEN 114
Wine Business
The course will cover the basics of wine business for commercial wine production, sales, marketing, logistics, compliance and administration. The class combines short lecture and hands-on experience to gain practice with, and examine the limitations of, each analysis. The student will work in small groups analyzing regional wine industries. This course is not open to students who have received credit for AG 114.
  1. Advisories: BUS 101
  2. Advisories: ENGL 514
          VEN 101
          Introduction to Winemaking/Enology
          An examination of the principles of enology (winemaking) including history, grape growing, chemistry, wine microorganisms, fermentation, winemaking operations, cooperage, physiology and sociology of wine, and health and legal issues. This course is not open to students who have received credit for AG 101.

                    Spring Year 1

                    9 units
                    BUS 102
                    Marketing
                    The study of marketing channels and institutions; market structure, organizations, behavior, retail, wholesale and industrial marketing; and governmental regulations.
                              VEN 102
                              Introduction to Viticulture
                              An introduction to viticulture including grape growing, biology, anatomy, history, distribution, propagation, varieties, wine types, climate, common diseases and pests. This course is not open to students who have received credit for AG 102.
                                    1. Category 1: Natural Sciences
                                      VEN 106
                                      Winery and Vineyard Financial Management
                                      Presents the many aspects of operating a small to medium-sized winery in today's business environment. Topics include an overview of the California grape and wine industry, government compliance, financial planning (capital and operating budgets), grape supply options, grape contracts, financial and managerial accounting for vineyards and wineries. Includes the basics of vineyard and winery financial management e.g. using financial statements and what they mean, cash flow management, financial and investment analysis, banking and funding sources. The class combines short lecture and hands-on experience to gain practice with, and examine the limitations of, each analysis. Some basic understanding of Microsoft Excel is recommended. This course is not open to students who have received credit for AG 106.
                                      1. Advisories: ACCT 130
                                      2. Advisories: CBIS 371