{"id":522,"date":"2024-10-02T14:20:49","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T18:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/foodstudies\/?page_id=522"},"modified":"2026-02-04T14:59:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T19:59:11","slug":"wine-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/foodstudies\/programs\/wine-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Wine Studies at BU"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Wine Studies programs at Boston University\u2019s Metropolitan College (MET) are offered through BU MET\u2019s Elizabeth Bishop Wine Resource Center, established in 1996 to promote the development of educational programs exploring all aspects of wine, including viticulture, enology, winemaking, wine history, economics, distribution and marketing, pairing with food, and the psychological, physiological, and cultural phenomena of wine consumption.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Professional Certificate in Wine Studies<\/h3>\r\n

Taught by experienced faculty from the beverage, restaurant, and wine journalism fields, BU MET\u2019s rigorous Wine Studies certificate offers personal enrichment and expertise for industry professionals, wine enthusiasts, aspiring collectors, students interested in the cultural aspects of food and wine, and individuals aiming to enter the wine trade. This is a noncredit certificate program.<\/p>\r\n

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Graduate Certificate in Wine Studies<\/h3>\r\n

An academic program designed for wine professionals, hospitality leaders, and serious enthusiasts, Boston University\u2019s four course Graduate Certificate in Wine Studies provides a comprehensive foundation in viticulture, enology, wine history, and sensory evaluation. Students who complete the graduate certificate earn 16 units.<\/p>\r\n

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Individual Wine Courses<\/h3>\r\n

Whether you are in the wine industry or want to build your expertise, BU MET\u2019s individual courses in wine studies provide an opportunity to transform your understanding of this richly nuanced libation.<\/p>\r\n

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Why BU\u2019s Wine Studies Programs?<\/h2>\n
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Diverse Wine Studies Curriculum<\/h3>\n

Develop your ability to identify the names and characteristics of global wine varietals and regions.<\/div>\n

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Learn from Industry Experts<\/h3>\n

Study with faculty who have decades of experience in the wine, beverage, and restaurant industries.<\/div>\n

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Networking and Career Opportunities<\/h3>\n

Benefit from BU MET\u2019s connections to the Massachusetts beverage and restaurant trades.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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More Programs<\/h2>\n
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Gastronomy and Food Studies<\/h3>\r\n

Hone your scholarship around society\u2019s complex relationship with food throughout history.<\/p>\r\n

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Culinary Arts<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

BU\u2019s full-time, chef-taught culinary arts program is the only one of its kind in the country.<\/p>\r\n

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Pastry Arts<\/h3>\r\n

Gain the foundational skills and sensory knowledge necessary to launch a pastry arts career.<\/p>\r\n

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Cheese Studies<\/h3>\r\n

Examine the journey of cheese from farm to table, while learning hands-on techniques.<\/p>\r\n

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