Master in International Wine and Beverage Management

Master in International Wine and Beverage Management at HICL

A wine list isn't a list. It's a margin engine, a brand statement, a sourcing problem, a training plan, and increasingly a sustainability decision. The Master in International Wine and Beverage Management is built for people who already understand that, and want a postgraduate qualification that takes wine, spirits and beverage programmes seriously as a business.

This is not a sommelier diploma in disguise. It assumes you already have a foundation in service, a working palate or both, and pushes into the management of beverage operations — at restaurant group, hotel, retail and supplier level.

What the course actually pays attention to

The Master in International Wine and Beverage Management blends viticulture and the major beverage categories with the business decisions that surround them: list construction, gross profit management, supplier negotiation, allocation and pre-arrival, by-the-glass economics, staff training, and the increasingly sharp questions around sustainability and provenance. Tastings and category deep-dives sit alongside finance and operations modules.

Who This Master Is For

• Head sommeliers, beverage managers and F&B managers ready for a group-level role.
• Importers, distributors and retail buyers shaping commercial decisions in the trade.
• Hospitality graduates specialising into the drinks side of the industry.
• Career changers from finance or marketing entering the global wine and beverage sector.

Where graduates head

Graduates of the Master in International Wine and Beverage Management typically move into Group Beverage Manager, Head of Wine, Beverage Director, Buyer, Brand Ambassador, Wine Educator and senior commercial roles within importers and distributors. Some go on to set up their own consultancies or merchant operations.

How the programme is delivered

HICL runs the Master in International Wine and Beverage Management in formats including online, blended and on-campus. Tastings and category sessions are naturally suited to in-person delivery. Module sequence, tasting calendars and assessment methods are confirmed at enrolment.

Entry Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in hospitality, business, food science or a related field — OR significant senior experience in beverage operations considered case-by-case.
• English language: IELTS 6.0 or accepted equivalent.
• Industry experience strongly encouraged — this programme assumes you know your way around a service floor or supplier conversation.
• Where applicable, candidates must be of legal age for alcohol education in their jurisdiction.

Apply for the Master in International Wine and Beverage Management

If you want a postgraduate qualification that respects both wine and the commercial complexity around it, the Master in International Wine and Beverage Management is a strong choice. Click Enroll Now to apply — HICL admissions will respond within one working day with intake details and any supporting documents required.