Sonoma State University Wine Business Institute

Higher EducationUnited States11-50 Employees

The Sonoma State University Wine Business Institute functions as the education and research arm of the SSU School of Business, focusing on the business side of wine. Born from a public-private partnership with the wine industry, it was the first U.S. institution to offer professional certificates and MBA degrees centered on wine business, and it also launched an executive-level wine business degree. Its programs serve professionals from California and around the world, providing industry-specific knowledge and tools to compete in the global marketplace. 

The institute's research informs public policy and drives innovations in products and services, with topics spanning public perception, economic impact, sustainability, and philanthropy. In 2016, it launched the online Wine Business Case Research Journal, the first academic case journal dedicated to international wine business issues, supported by an international editorial board. Based in Rohnert Park, Sonoma County, California, it operates within Sonoma State University as a relatively small, focused unit within the higher education sector.

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