The Elizabeth Bishop Wine Resource Center

For over two decades, the Elizabeth Bishop Wine Resource Center at Boston University’s Metropolitan College has offered the Certificate Program in Wine Studies to industry professionals, graduate students, and collectors.

Certificate Program in Wine Studies

MET’s Elizabeth Bishop Wine Resource Center offers a multi-course Wine Studies curriculum that provides personal enrichment and enhances wine expertise for a range of students, including:

• Industry professionals
• Consumers who wish to enjoy wine to a greater degree
• Aspiring wine collectors
• Students who want to explore wine in the broader cultural context of food and cuisine
• People whose goal is to enter the wine trade

Learn from Expert Instructors

With decades of experience, our faculty offer insight into multiple areas of the beverage and restaurant industries, as well as wine and food journalism.

Network with Industry Professionals

The Massachusetts beverage and restaurant trades recognize the merits of Boston University’s Wine Studies program, and those in the industry frequently hire our graduates. In addition, industry professionals often participate in advanced classes, sharing their unique perspectives and providing networking opportunities.

The Wine Studies Curriculum

All students, including those already in the industry, will benefit from the expertise of instructors Jacquelyn Groeper and Ara Sarkissian.

• Fundamentals of Wine
• Comprehensive Survey of Wine: Europe
• Comprehensive Survey of Wine: The World
• Advanced Tasting
• Current Topics in Wine Studies

Industry Discount

We are pleased to offer a 20% tuition discount to those in the food, wine, and hospitality fields. For more information, please contact foodwine@bu.edu.

Refund Policy

Please note that tuition charges will appear on your statement from vendor Ovation Tix as “TMANIA Tickets”

Refund Policy: A full refund will be given with withdrawal at any point before the second class meeting. No refund after the second class meeting.

For more information, contact us.