Universidade Portucalense – Infante D. Henrique

Universidade Portucalense Infante D. Henrique is a cooperative higher education and scientific research establishment

Short Master in Sommelier and Global Wine Business

DURATION

6 months

ECTS

19

VACANCIES

15

REGIME

post-work

DEGREE

short master

LANGUAGES

PT

DURATION

6 months

ECTS

19

VACANCIES

15

REGIME

post-work

DEGREE

short master

LANGUAGES

PT

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Access to innovative techniques and content
  • Global market insight into the wine sector
  • Holistic view: from market to consumer
  • Experience Seminar: wine tastings and external visits
  • Development of soft skills, allowing to broaden the networking network
Presentation

The Short Master in Wine Sommelier and Global Wine Market aims to specialize wine professionals in business, planning and organization of wines in marketing, hotel and restaurant contexts, in order to ensure the management of wine procurement and storage, perform wine services, and prepare wine lists, establishing a close relationship with the consumer, advising them on product choice. The contexts are global, in which the internationalization of this product imposes a strong dynamic in our national economy.

It is in this context that the Short Master in Wine Sommelier and Global Wine Market appears, which intends to specialize professionals in the wine market and guide new investors in the area. Subjects related to the different tasks linked to wines are exposed, from production to commercialization, always taking into account a guided and personalized choice.

This Short Master has a study plan integrated by 8 modules, which counts on the dedication of excellent professionals, very knowledgeable about wines and their business, who, module by module, offer us a formative program full of experience.

The partner entities will be fundamental for us to create a connection in loco, where learning is experienced. Visits, tastings, and seminars provide direct contact with the workings of the vineyard, wine production, marketing, and tasting.

In this specialization course, wine is also understood to be a resource of local and regional material and immaterial heritage, with strong implication in the construction of the natural and cultural landscapes of places. In the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, we believe that the culture and history of places make the difference when it comes to raising the quality of a product.

In order to understand the importance of this resource as a landscape structurer, we have developed a cultural program that will accompany the training and will allow you to feel and live experiences per se.

Why choose this course?
  • The valorization of professionals in the area of wine specialization becomes essential to create more opportunities for sales and growth of companies.
  • The projection of the best prepared professionals in this area with more skills allows for career advancement or the development of their own business.
  • Access to an essentially practical course that brings together a faculty composed of recognized professionals in different areas related to the wine sector will allow participants to acquire skills that will make them competitive and innovative. At the same time it will be an excellent opportunity to expand your network / promote networking.
Career Prospects
  • Professionals linked to the wine industry, catering or hospitality, who wish to deepen their knowledge;
  • Entrepreneurs who wish to invest in the professionalization of their service;
  • Professionals who are beginning their functions in the sector.
Objectives
  1. Acquiring knowledge based on the world of wines at national and international level in order to develop appropriate strategies for consumer advice.
  2. To understand the importance and specificities of the wine regions, as well as the terminology and culture associated with wines.
  3. Acquiring knowledge about viticulture and oenology, from the production process of the vineyard to bottling.
  4. Develop marketing strategies, promotion and marketing of wines, having contact with some cases of success.
  5. To understand the importance of the harmonization of wines and gastronomy, through the culinary experiences and the mechanisms of tasting.
  6. Understand the specific characteristics of the Wine Tourism, as a vehicle promoter of the regions and the privileged instrument of distribution of products and services.
Expected Timetable

Teaching Period:

January 8, 2023 to July 9, 2024

Monday and Tuesday, 06:30 PM to 09:30 PM

Exceptionally some Experience Seminars and study visits may take place outside this schedule, although any other scheduling is subject to prior agreement with the students.

Diploma or Certificate Awarded
  • Certificate: Specialization in Sommelier and Global Wine Business
  • Frequency Curricular Units
Post-Graduate and Advanced Educational Offers
Study Plan
Study Plan 2023/2024 Scientific Area ECTS TP LP THC
Consumer advice
HR
2
9
9
18
Food & Wine
HR
2
10
10
20
Storage management and wine services
HR
2
9
9
18
Wine markets: commercialization and marketing
HR
2
9
9
18
Heritage and wine tourism
HR
2
4
14
18
Portuguese Wine Regions
HR
2
9
9
18
Wines in the world
HR
2
12
12
24
Viticulture and winemaking technology: production of the vineyard to bottling
HR
2
18
3
21

HR- Hospitality and Restaurants; TP – theoretical-practical; PL – Practical laboratories; THC – Total hours of contact

Modules Sequence and Workload*
  • Wines in the World | João Carvalho
  • Portuguese Wine Regions  | Agostinho Peixoto
  • Wine Markets: Commercialization and Marketing  | José João Santos
  • Viticulture and Oenological Technology  | Carlos Magalhães and Mário Silva
  • Enogastronomy  | Carlos Magalhães and Renato Cunha
  • Consumer Counseling  | Paula Pereira and Luís Rocha
  • Management and Storage  | Victor Pinho
  • Heritage and Wine Tourism  | Isabel Freitas and João Marinho Falcão
  • Experience Seminar*

Total workload: 155h | 16 ECTS

* All Modules end with an Experience Seminar that can be pairing tastings, wine tastings, visits to Fairs, visits to Quintas or other places that contribute to the acquisition of skills and professional development of the participants.

Joana Quintela

Coordinator of the Short Master in Wine Sommelier and Global Wine Market

Carlos Magalhães

Coordinator of the Short Master in Wine Sommelier and Global Wine Market

DTHC/ Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture

Short Master in Wine Sommelier and Global Wine Market
(sm.escancao@upt.pt)

Joana Quintela

Coordinator of the Short Master in Wine Sommelier and Global Wine Market

Carlos Magalhães

Coordinator of the Short Master in Wine Sommelier and Global Wine Market

DTHC/ Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture

Short Master in Wine Sommelier and Global Wine Market
(sm.escancao@upt.pt)

Investment

APPLICATION

100€

1 INSTALMENT

1500€

6 INSTALMENTS

250€

PLUS SCHOOL INSURANCE

Early Bird: 10% on tuition fee until September 29

Note: Discounts cannot be accumulated

Specific Conditions for Admission

Professionals in the area.

University degree in different areas.

Application Period

1st Phase: 15th July to 22nd December 2023

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