EIT Hawke's Bay

Outcomes

The Graduate Diploma in Viticulture is designed for people to pursue careers as viticulturists, vineyard contractors, owner/operators of vineyards, technical consultants, in grower liaison positions, and as researchers. Its aim is to provide students with an excellent technical understanding of viticulture through provision of a relevant and coherent body of grapegrowing and viticulture knowledge and practice, and industry-relevant skills.

The programme provides graduates who will meet the demand for an applied, industry-relevant, New Zealand based graduate level qualification. The study programme builds on the student's prior knowledge of science from their Bachelor Degree study, emphasising the specific scientific, technical and managerial aspects of grapegrowing.  Graduates from the Graduate Diploma in Viticulture will have a similar profile as graduates from the Bachelor of Viticulture.

Graduates will be able to apply for positions of responsibility within the viticulture industry.

Outline

The Graduate Diploma in Viticulture is offered both on-campus and by distance to allow flexibility for students.

Distance study is predominantly online with a 2-4 days residential school for each course.

Part-time study only is available.

You are welcome to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff either in person or by phone and also to visit at any time to view our facilities.

Courses include:

Dates

There are two entry points per year:

•  February
•  July

Duration

Cost

	NZ Citizens/Residents
	$ 561 per course Refer to application pack attached for additional costs.
	International
	Available on request

Entry

	NZ Citizens/Residents
	A personal interview may be part of the application process. Applicants must meet one of the following criteria: have completed a 3-year degree in science or equivalent qualification; or be able to demonstrate significant in-depth work and professional experience in science.   Most courses in the programme have pre-requisites defined for undergraduate students. These pre-requisites will be waived for Graduate Diploma students, provided students do not have significant gaps in their knowledge in the relevant areas of assumed prior knowledge. At enrolment, each student will discuss their plan of study with the Programme Coordinator, who will decide if any additional study in these areas is needed before students will be accepted for enrolment in courses that require assumed prior knowledge.   Students who have enrolled in, but not completed, the Bachelor of Viticulture or the Bachelor of Wine Science will be unable to enrol in the Graduate Diploma in Viticulture.