MBA SPECIALISATION IN INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS MANAGEMENT
Stand out as an expert with strategic business skills to reach managerial positions within

LOCATION
Courses taught on our campuses in Bordeaux (France)

LANGUAGES
English or French

INTAKE
October 2023
Education goals
In today’s complex, globalised and competitive environment, the Wine and Spirits industry needs intelligent, adaptable managers with international profiles to face future challenges.
Develop your management skills applied to this specific and international industry. You will also gain real knowledge of Wine & Spirits through a professional certification (WSET) and a variety of hands-on events.
> MBA Specialisation in International Wine & Spirits Management success rate in 2022: 100%


PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• MBA in International Hotel Management (French State Certified Degree level 7 RNCP)
• European MBA Degree in International Wine & Spirits Management awarded by Eurhodip
• Wine & Spirits Education Trust Professional Certificates Level 2 & 3 in Wines

Real knowledge of Wine & Spirits through wine tasting sessions, conferences, vineyards and cellar visits, workshops…

Solve real case studies, submitted by our partners (improve user experience, create a wine or spirit product, develop a Wine Tourism Strategy…)

Gain managerial, sales & technical skills: Sales & Marketing of Wine & Spirits, Marketing Strategy, Economy of Tourism & Hospitality…

Finish your studies with a highly strategic 6-month internship, which often turns into your first job opportunity

Get a real hands-on approach: 98% of our professors are active professionals
MAIN JOBS & POSITIONS
Build your international career in a blooming industry as there are so many career opportunities
> MBA Employment rate in 2021: 74.4% (based on 87.7% of respondents)


WINE AND SPIRITS:
Food & Beverage Manager, Sommelier, Oenologist, Wine & Spirits Cellar Manager

SALES:
Wine trader, Export Manager, Brand Ambassador, Commercial Director, General Manager, Wine & Spirits Key, Account Manager, Purchasing Manager, Technical Sales Engineer, CSR Officer, Wine & Spirits head of large distribution

MARKETING, COMMUNICATION, EVENTS:
E-Commerce Project Manager, Community Manager, Marketing Manager, Communication Officer, Wine Tourism Manager, Events Manager
Salary: about €39k within a year after graduation.
OVERVIEW OF COURSES
Main topics:
Sales & Marketing of Wine & Spirits
Marketing Strategy
Economy of Tourism & Hospitality
Brand Management
Market Trends
Wine & Spirits Law
Strategy of International trade in the Wine & Spirits industry
DEVELOP IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF WINE AND SPIRITS
WITH THE WSET CERTIFICATION
Our MBA allows students to take the Level 2 and 3 Certificates of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) – the most important Wine and Spirits training institute at the international level.
WSET Level 2 in Wines
The program focuses on fundamentals of wine commerce, regulations, tasting, viticulture and winemaking. Students will be inspired to learn to
communicate on these topics objectively and confidently.
> WSET 2 success rate in 2022: 97,62%
(vs International Success Rate in 2021: 93%)

WSET Level 3 in Wines
This program will empower the student and ensure in-depth understanding of wine quality and style; and a highly trained wine tasting palate.
> WSET 3 success rate in 2022: 54,76%
(vs International Success Rate in 2020: 40%)

Veronica Wells, WSET Instructor at Vatel Bordeaux
«In this day and age in an extremely competitive and increasingly international market, WSET qualifications are the international standard for global wine knowledge.
Vatel’s decision and investment in enabling a direct passage to Level 3 Award in Wines includes offering 70% more classroom hours than standard requirements. As a result VATEL is proud to boast a higher than average global pass rate for this challenging qualification.»
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE LEARNING IN BORDEAUX, THE WINE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!
4 Vineyards/Cellar Visits & 8 Workshops
Bordeaux, the world capital of the finest wines, is the perfect location to learn about wine and spirits.
During visits and tasting sessions, head off with wine professionals and enthusiasts to discover the most prestigious vineyards.
All the activities are organized and animated by the expert Jean-Pascal Paubert, Director of the Bordeaux International Wine & Spirits Academy & Director of the French SOPEXA exam in Wine & Spirits for South- Eastern Asia, South Korea & Chine.
IDEAL WINE WORKING ENVIRONEMENT
7,000 wine estates
20 minutes from the world’s best vineyards and wineries
10 minutes from the city center by tram and 10 minutes from the famous la ‘‘Cité du Vin’’ museum

ADMISSIONS & FEES
To apply for the MBA program at Vatel Bordeaux, applicants must follow the application process available here and comply with the appropriate entry requirements:
• Direct Entry: Bachelor’s degree in Hotel & Tourism Management or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management or Sales
• Preparatory Course / Foundation Year: According to your profile, you will need to register for one of these programs, in order to be admitted to the MBA
• To study in English: Equivalent to CEFR B2/C1: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 90, Cambridge CPE B2, TOEIC 945 points, CAE B2 or FCE Grade B
• To study in French: Equivalent to CEFR B2: DELF / TCF B2 (minimum) DALF C1 (recommended)
All the fees are available here.
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ACCESSIBILITY
Our first priority: an inclusive sense of service
We are committed to offering a personalised welcome to our students with disabilities.
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CONTACT
Lucie Fuentes
International Recruitment
Director
Bianca Bekker
International Recruitment & Admissions Assistant