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The Business of Wine course is South Africa's only specialised programme that teaches delegates how to navigate the business side of the wine industry. Designed for industry professionals across the entire winemaking value chain, this course offers advanced business knowledge, practical skills, and deep economic insights, equipping you with the tools to build a thriving and internationally competitive wine business. Delegates will engage in interactive learning experiences while networking with top wine industry figures and like-minded peers.

What you will walk away with

  • An advanced and practical understanding of business
  • Knowledge of wine business management 
  • Deep insight into the macro- and micro-economic environment
  • Access to a network of like-minded professionals and South African wine experts
  • A thorough understanding of wine tourism
  • Critical market insight and business acumen in the wine industry
  • The leadership skills needed to maximise opportunities in the wine industry
  • Insight into regulatory and international trade challenges
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Students also have the opportunity to pursue a formal specialisation in a particular area of interest. Current specialisation tracks include Corporate Finance, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Management Consulting, Marketing Management, Leadership and Change, and Operations and Supply Chain Management. Specialisations are awarded to students who complete a required set of electives and align thei

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Elective courses:
  • Advanced Corporate Finance
  • Advanced Leadership
  • Applied Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)
  • Branding in Emerging Markets
  • Business Development in Emerging Markets
  • Change Management
  • Coaching
  • Company Valuations
  • Digital Market-Making
  • Doing Business in Asia & China
  • Emerging Markets Finance
  • Global Supply Chain Management
  • Integrated Reporting
  • Lean Thinking and Operational Excellence
  • Management Consulting
  • Management Control Systems
  • Marketing Metrics
  • Negotiation to Create Value
  • Planning New Ventures
  • Project Management
  • Social Finance
  • Social Innovation Lab
  • Strategic Brand Building
  • Strategic Marketing
  • Venture Launch
  • Venture Scale

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The Business of Wine course is South Africa's only specialised programme that teaches delegates how to navigate the business side of the wine industry. Designed for industry professionals across the entire winemaking value chain, this course offers advanced business knowledge, practical skills, and deep economic insights, equipping you with the tools to build a thriving and internationally competitive wine business. Delegates will engage in interactive learning experiences while networking with top wine industry figures and like-minded peers.

What you will walk away with

  • An advanced and practical understanding of business
  • Knowledge of wine business management 
  • Deep insight into the macro- and micro-economic environment
  • Access to a network of like-minded professionals and South African wine experts
  • A thorough understanding of wine tourism
  • Critical market insight and business acumen in the wine industry
  • The leadership skills needed to maximise opportunities in the wine industry
  • Insight into regulatory and international trade challenges

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Block Dates:

Delivery Method: Live Online

Duration: 12 Months

Course Dates: 1 January - 31 March 2026

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Application Deadline:Sunday, 01 February 2026

Course Fee:99999

Term Dates

Delivery Method: Face to Face

Location:Cape Town

Duration: 2 years

Course Dates: 1 January - 31 March 2026

Block Dates:
Course 1: (In-person) 17 - 31 January 2025 Course 2: (Hybrid) 12 - 23 May 2025 Course 3: (Hybrid) 1 - 12 September 2025 Course 4: (Hybrid) 16 - 27 February 2026 Course 5: (In-person) 15 - 26 June 2026

Application Deadline:Sunday, 01 February 2026

Course Fee:20000

Meet the team

The organisation is led by a team of seven MBA candidates from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds. Each member possesses a shared commitment to envisioning a future where women not only excel in the business arena but also emerge as purposeful, influential and authentic leaders.

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Carla Abbott Courtney Thorne-Roots

 

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Makgotso Thobejane

 

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Refentse Masha

 

MBA ELECTIVES

Students also have the opportunity to pursue a formal specialisation in a particular area of interest. Current specialisation tracks include Corporate Finance, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Management Consulting, Marketing Management, Leadership and Change, and Operations and Supply Chain Management. Specialisations are awarded to students who complete a required set of electives and align their research project to the chosen focus area. Please note that not all electives and specialisations are offered every year, and elective availability may vary depending on faculty and demand.

Whether you’re looking to broaden your horizons or develop niche expertise, the MBA elective component allows you to shape your degree to suit your professional goals.

The following is a selection of MBA elective courses:

  • Advanced Corporate Finance
  • Advanced Leadership
  • Applied Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)
  • Branding in Emerging Markets
  • Business Development in Emerging Markets
  • Change Management
  • Coaching
  • Company Valuations
  • Digital Market-Making
  • Doing Business in Asia & China
  • Emerging Markets Finance
  • Global Supply Chain Management
  • Integrated Reporting
  • Lean Thinking and Operational Excellence
  • Management Consulting
  • Management Control Systems
  • Marketing Metrics
  • Negotiation to Create Value
  • Planning New Ventures
  • Project Management
  • Social Finance
  • Social Innovation Lab
  • Strategic Brand Building
  • Strategic Marketing
  • Venture Launch
  • Venture Scale

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Students also have the opportunity to pursue a formal specialisation in a particular area of interest. Current specialisation tracks include Corporate Finance, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Management Consulting, Marketing Management, Leadership and Change, and Operations and Supply Chain Management.

  • Advanced Corporate Finance
  • Advanced Leadership
  • Applied Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)
  • Branding in Emerging Markets
  • Business Development in Emerging Markets
  • Change Management
  • Coaching
  • Company Valuations
  • Digital Market-Making
  • Doing Business in Asia & China
  • Emerging Markets Finance
  • Global Supply Chain Management
  • Integrated Reporting
  • Lean Thinking and Operational Excellence
  • Management Consulting
  • Management Control Systems
  • Marketing Metrics
  • Negotiation to Create Value
  • Planning New Ventures
  • Project Management
  • Social Finance
  • Social Innovation Lab
  • Strategic Brand Building
  • Strategic Marketing
  • Venture Launch
  • Venture Scale