Wine Business Leadership Certificate
Advance your wine industry expertise
Drive dynamic change in the wine industry by earning your online synchronous Graduate Certificate in Wine Business Leadership at Linfield University. We are thrilled to launch this certificate program in January 2026.
Created for current wine professionals and those wanting to transition into the wine sector, our wine certificate program takes your wine knowledge to the next level. Enroll in a series of graduate-level courses that expand your understanding of the wine business and production, hospitality, public relations, marketing and much more.
Ready to elevate your wine business expertise?
Study at Linfield’s Center for Wine Education and join our growing community.
Program features
January-April -- accommodates the slow season in the industry
Earn your certificate in four months
$10,000
Why earn your wine business certificate at Linfield?
Shorter time commitment
As a working professional, your time is precious. That’s why we built our graduate certificate to accommodate the seasonal schedule of the wine industry, with classes during the winter slow season.
Boost your industry knowledge with a master’s degree
If you decide to pursue a more advanced graduate education, our wine certificate program gives you the flexibility to do so. We designed our program credits to be stackable. This means you can apply them toward earning your Master of Science in Business in Wine Business Leadership, which continues to deepen your wine industry knowledge and enhances your strategic business skills.
Wine business certificate program curriculum
Linfield’s Graduate Certificate in Wine Business Leadership offers an immersive graduate education, rooted in tried-and-true business principles and specialized wine industry insight.
Learn how to tackle challenges in the wine business world with innovative solutions, oversee winery operations and create strategic plans for wine production. You become skilled in financial forecasting and strategic planning for future production goals.
You'll also examine the tenets of wine marketing, including digital marketing strategies, developing sales campaigns and brand management. To complement your marketing knowledge, our program also emphasizes hospitality, which is an integral part of this industry.
What courses will you take?
To complete the certificate, you take four courses online in a synchronous format. Each course is eight weeks long, with two courses taken simultaneously.
- Strategic Wine Production
- Wine Business & Finance
- Wine Marketing & Hospitality
- Wine Sales
Explore Linfield’s executive wine certificate course list to learn more.
Learn from wine and business experts
Linfield’s Center for Wine Education faculty infuse their passion and industry expertise into your education. Whether you are inside or outside the classroom, our professors help you reach new levels of academic and professional success through personalized mentorship and career support. With their insight and guidance, you continue to grow as an innovative wine business leader.
Meet our Wine Business Leadership visiting scholarsCareer outlook for wine business professionals
No matter your previous professional experience or your academic background, pursuing a graduate-level wine certificate can help you break into or advance in the wine industry.
With the strategic planning skills and industry expertise you gain in Linfield’s wine business certificate program, you are prepared for the following roles within the wine sector:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Events manager
- General manager
- Hospitality director
- Marketing manager
- Sales manager
- Wine club sales director
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are there exams for each class? Each class has some form of grading component, but not all courses require final exams. Some may require presentations or other assignments instead.
Wine business certificate program admissions
Begin your journey to studying at Linfield University. Learn more about the admission process and requirements for the graduate wine certificate program.
Tuition and cost
Invest in your future at Linfield. Pursuing a graduate education creates new career opportunities that can enrich the quality of your life. We remain proactive in improving access to higher education by offering competitive tuition rates and personalized assistance to help you navigate funding your education.
Study in the heart of Oregon’s wine country
Say “yes” to a one-of-a-kind education by enrolling in the Graduate Certificate in Wine Business Leadership program at Linfield University. Grounded in experiential learning and career readiness, our certificate program supports your holistic growth as a business leader and gives you the skills needed to bring innovation in the wine industry.
Join our vibrant community of learners. Apply to Linfield today!
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