Bordeaux, Burgundy, Bologna, Sonoma, and now the Willamette Valley, are regions where temperature, light, water and fine earth on sloped hillsides balance in perfection. For wine, and education about the business of wine, Oregon State University’s College of Business joins these globally leading regions — with the launch of an MBA in wine business management, ready with its own significant “business terroir” to contribute to the wine industry. In partnership with the OSU College of Agricultural Sciences, the new MBA brings the advanced business management principles the program is known for — markets, costs and valuations, sales and legal environments, operations, decision-making, supply chain, and analytics and information systems. With the strength and reputation of the College of Agricultural Sciences, ranked no. 12 globally and top-ten nationally, adding vineyard operations and principles of wine production, the MBA brings executive-level knowledge and leadership skills to professionals, both inside and outside the industry. “The wine industry and Oregon State University make a fantastic pairing,” said Jayathi Murthy, president of OSU. “OSU has long supported the state’s world-wide reputation for excellence by advancing the science of winemaking. Now, we will bolster the state’s impressive global standing by delivering knowledge and leadership skills to the next generation of the food and beverage industry.” The MBA in wine business management is built on the strengths of the Oregon State MBA. John Becker-Blease, Ph.D., associate dean of undergraduate and graduate programs and services, emphasizes that the program brings the usual rigor of the graduate degree. “This is what we do: Deliver the essential skills of team management and leadership,” he said. “We bring those skills to the current workforce and also create a workforce that is highly astute to the business elements of winemaking, wine distribution and the wine industry. We’re preparing tomorrow’s industry leaders.” OSU wine MBA New management degree for wine industry leaders “We bring those skills to the current workforce and also create a workforce that is highly astute to the business elements of winemaking, wine distribution and the wine industry.” 6 | College of Business
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