Marketing and Sales of Food and Wine

Associate in Applied Science-Transfer

Two-year Degree

92 Units

With the Marketing and Sales of Food and Wine Associate in Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) degree, you will learn the necessary information to become a certified sommelier (wine history and origin expertise along with matching wines to foods) and what it takes to effectively market and promote wine and food. Completion of this degree opens doors to a huge spectrum of career opportunities. Please see some of the exciting careers available to you in the “Career Opportunities” tab below. 

Students study marketing techniques, including packaging, pricing and branding of wines; explore the demographics of wine sales and marketing of brands throughout the world; and learn about compliance and government regulations.

Students gain practical experience by working in retail sales, packaging, advertising and promotion of wine and food in our on-campus tasting room. Emphasis is placed on merchandising, marketing of products, labeling, online sales, inventory, government compliance, social media, and wine club. Additionally, students work at our interactive wine release events, and are given opportunities to work at many industry events throughout Seattle and Washington State.

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English and Math placement is required to ensure language and computational skills are sufficient for program success. Advisors are available to support you.

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Workforce Funding

This academic plan may be eligible for additional funding through Workforce Education. Students in this program may be eligible for:

  • Basic Food Employment And Training
  • Work First
  • Worker Retraining
  • Opportunity Grant

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Introductory Wine Technology (WIN) courses are offered in fall, winter, or spring quarters.

Program Information

The Marketing and Sales of Food and Wine pathway can lead to various career opportunities.

Examples include:

Career titles and data are supplied by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). For current employment and wage estimates, please visit O*NET OnLine.

A Bachelor's degree or higher may be required for some careers listed above.

This degree prepares students for transfer into Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree programs. The Seattle Colleges offer compatible bachelor’s degrees that create educational pathways, build on two-year technical degrees, and expand career opportunities.

Students should contact the appropriate college division dean or Advising Center for a current list of baccalaureate institutions accepting the Associate in Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) degree.

Math and English placement are required. Use South’s free Math and English Directed Self Placement tools to establish placement.

Eligibility for MATH 110 or higher placement

Eligibility for ENGL 107 or higher placement

92 Units

Core Requirements

Complete 18 courses. 2.0 minimum grade.

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Course Course Title Units
WIN 101 Introduction to Enology & VIticulture 4
WIN 123 Sensory Evaluation 4
WIN 130 Wine Tourism Introduction 4
WIN 131 Introduction to Washington Wines 4
WIN 132 Wine History 4
WIN 133 Introduction to Wines of The World 4
WIN 141 Wine Marketing and Sales 4
WIN 142 Wine Business -Winery Operations 4
WIN 143 Wine Business-Distribution Network and Suppliers 4
WIN 145 Wine Business - Entrepreneurship and Innovation 4
WIN 151 Introduction to Food and Wine Pairing 4
WIN 152 Advanced Food and Wine Pairing 4
WIN 160 Sommelier Service and Beverage Management 4
WIN 170 Food & Wine Pairing: Other Ferments 4
WIN 233 Advanced Wines of The World - France & Spain 4
WIN 235 Advanced Wines of The World: New World 4
WIN 257 Food & Wine Pairing: Cheeses & Desserts 4
WIN 150 4

General Education Requirements

Complete 1 course from each of the following groups. 1.0 minimum grade.

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Course Course Title Units
Composition Choose a course 5
Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning 5
Human Relations Choose a course 5
Transferrable Elective Choose a course 5

Units

The sample schedule and quarterly to-do list below will help you explore courses and complete tasks on time. The sample schedule assumes a fall quarter start, but you can begin in any quarter and start at any placement level. Some courses are offered in a variety of formats including online (e-learning), in-person, and hybrid. Available formats vary by quarter. Please work with your advisor to create a customized education plan that meets your goals.

Before you begin:

Quarter 1, 17 Units

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Course Course Title Units
WIN 101 Introduction to Enology & VIticulture 4
WIN 123 Sensory Evaluation 4
WIN 151 Introduction to Food and Wine Pairing 4
Composition Choose a course 5

Quarter 2, 12 Units

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Course Course Title Units
WIN 132 Wine History 4
WIN 133 Introduction to Wines of The World 4
WIN 142 Wine Business -Winery Operations 4

Quarter 3, 12 Units

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Course Course Title Units
WIN 141 Wine Marketing and Sales 4
WIN 160 Sommelier Service and Beverage Management 4
WIN 257 Food & Wine Pairing: Cheeses & Desserts 4

Quarter 4, 15 Units

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Course Course Title Units
Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning 5
Human Relations Choose a course 5
Transferrable College Elective Choose a course 5

Quarter 5, 12 Units

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Course Course Title Units
WIN 131 Introduction to Washington Wines 4
WIN 143 Wine Business-Distribution Network and Suppliers 4
WIN 170 Food & Wine Pairing: Other Ferments 4

Quarter 6, 12 Units

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Course Course Title Units
WIN 152 Advanced Food and Wine Pairing 4
WIN 235 Advanced Wines of The World: New World 4
WIN 150 4

Quarter 7, 12 Units

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Course Course Title Units
WIN 145 Wine Business - Entrepreneurship and Innovation 4
WIN 233 Advanced Wines of The World - France & Spain 4
WIN 130 Wine Tourism Introduction 4
  • Explain and demonstrate wine tasting techniques in a systematic approach.
  • Define and describe classic wine making terminology, methods, styles and varieties.
  • Describe wine regions globally, viticulture practices and wine styles.
  • Describe and demonstrate purchasing, storage/cellaring, wine inventory and accounting.
  • Define and develop a strategic and tactical marketing and sales approach to a beverage program.
  • Apply guidelines for the handling wines from vineyard during production to consumption.
  • Analyze and critique various wines through sensory evaluations.
  • Develop operational systems, establish and analyze budgets, pricing, inventory controls, reporting and forecasting.
  • Demonstrate skills in beverage service and the principles of beverage and food pairing.

Program data from ctcLink:

  • Academic Plan: WSSMFAAS
  • Degree: AAS-T
  • Plan Transcript Description: Associate in Applied Science-Transfer - Marketing/Sales of Food & Wine
  • Academic Plan Currently Offered: Yes
  • Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP): 12.0510

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