Wine Studies

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Earn your bachelor's degree

Wine studies major

Prepare for a dynamic career in the global wine and hospitality industries with a B.A. or B.S. in wine studies. With Linfield’s multidisciplinary approach, you’ll explore the history and culture of wine, study how grapes are grown and how wine is made, and learn about wine marketing strategies.

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A perfect complement to any major

Wine studies minor

Pair your wine education with a variety of majors to prepare for a variety of roles in the hospitality and wine industries.

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Master of Science in business

Wine business leadership

For passionate, ambitious professionals who want to expand, grow and develop as future leaders in the exciting global industry of wine.

Earn your master's degree

A bachelor's and master's degrees in five years

Joint graduate program

Through a unique partnership with Ecole Superieure d’Agriculture (ESA) in Angers, France, you can earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just five years. Students spend three years at Linfield University and two years at ESA, earning either a Bachelor of Arts or Science as well as an International Vintage Master.

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