Art, beauty, high-quality cuisine. These are the first thoughts the world has about Italy. The variety, typicality, and uniqueness of products, from the Alps to the South, make Italy the undisputed queen of the food and wine business.

The specialization in International Wine & Spirits Management is aimed at students who wish to integrate hotel and gastronomic establishments where wine is an important element, develop their professional career in the world of wines and spirits, or improve their knowledge with a personal goal. Around specialists of very high levels, the specialization is based on the technical knowledge of wines and spirits, the management of wine-making activities and a strong anchor in the professional world.

The International Wine & Spirits Management specialization aims at students who wish to join hotel and gastronomic establishments where wine is an issue, make a career in the world of wines and spirits, or improve their knowledge in a personal capacity.

The School of Business and Economics at California State University, Sonoma (Sonoma State University) offers four AACSB-accredited MBA program options, including the Sonoma Executive MBA, Sonoma Executive MBA in Wine Business, Sonoma MBA, and Sonoma MBA in Wine Business. The Sonoma MBAs are delivered on a flexible schedule designed for working professionals. Our programs have a 50-50 male-to-female ratio. Students represent various industries, including accounting, energy, government, transportation, alcoholic beverage, consumer packaging, retail consulting, financial services, nonprofit, technology, entertainment, and healthcare, among other sectors. Return on education: •2017 and 2018 graduates of our Sonoma Executive MBA programs reported an average 25% salary increase. •45% of 2018 graduates of our Sonoma MBA programs reported receiving a promotion while attending the programs. More Information: http://web.sonoma.edu/mba