The Graduate Diploma in Viticulture Science is designed for those who want to pursue careers as a viticulturist, vineyard contractor, owner/operator of a vineyard, technical consultant, grower liaison and as a researcher. This qualification provides you with a technical understanding of viticulture science and current grapegrowing practices plus industry-relevant practical skills. An intensive introduction to winemaking rounds out your knowledge.

With this diploma programme you’ll graduate ready to meet the demands of the grapegrowing and winemaking industries.

Online students do need to attend residential schools held each semester in either May/June or September/October. Some residential schools may be scheduled on weekend days. The residential school timetables are provided in December for the following year.

You are welcome to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff either in person or by phone and to view our facilities.

Our school Secretary can be contacted at jrolfe@eit.ac.nz.

Graduating with a Graduate Diploma in Viticulture Science opens up many career pathways for a future in the grape growing (viticulture science) industry at a technical, supervisory or management level.

You can pursue careers such as:

Vineyard manager
Viticultural contractor
Research and development
Owner/operator of a vineyard
Viticulture educator
Grower liaison
Future study options include the Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Master of Wine Business and Innovation. These EIT programmes are offered either on-campus or by distance learning.