Historical Facts
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The Wine Business Institute launches its popular online Certificate in Wine Business Management.
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The Wine Business Institute launched the Executive Wine MBA, the first executive MBA program in the nation focused on the business of wine. The first cohort of 24 graduated in December 2013.
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The first Global Conference on Wine Business Education was hosted by the Wine Business Institute and Dr. Anisya Fritz.
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Sonoma State Cellars brand founded by Wine MBA students with faculty lead, Dr. Armand Gilinsky. Sonoma State Cellars provided students hands-on experience in creating and selling a wine brand. Sonoma State Cellars' first wine partner and provider was Kokomo Winery.
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The Wine Business Institute launched the Wine Industry Finance & Accounting Certificate.
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The first Executive Wine MBA cohort takes their international trip to New Zealand.
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Dr. Liz Thach, MW, received Fulbright Specialist Award to teach in Mendoza, Argentina for three weeks in March 2014.