Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) Marketing and Sales of Food and Wine

With the Marketing & Sales of Food & Wine Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, you will learn the necessary information to become a certified sommelier (wine history and origin expertise along with matching wines to foods) and what it takes to effectively market and promote wine and food. The program prepares students for a career involving selling wine to wholesalers, retailers, restaurants, and to the public as a winery or hospitality industry entrepreneur or employee.

Students study marketing techniques, including packaging, pricing and branding of wines; explore the demographics of wine sales and marketing of brands throughout the world; and learn about compliance and government regulations.

Students gain practical experience by working in retail sales, packaging, advertising and promotion of wine and food in our on-campus tasting room. Emphasis is placed on merchandising, marketing of products, labeling, online sales, inventory, government compliance, social media, and wine club. Additionally, students work at our interactive wine release events, and are given opportunities to work at many industry events throughout Seattle and Washington State.

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$10,209 Per Year

International student tuition fee

2 Years

Duration

Apr 2025

Start Month

Mar 2025

Application Deadline

Upcoming Intakes

  • April 2025
  • September 2025
  • January 2026
  • April 2026
  • September 2026

Mode of Study

  • Full Time