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Associate of Viticulture and Enology

Grand Junction, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Associate of Applied Science at Colorado Mesa University with a major in Viticulture and Enology, 65 semester credit hours.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate knowledge of Viticulture and Enology. Apply concepts and skills introduced in the curriculum
including ACCT 201 Principles of Financial Accounting. Communicate findings and complete discipline-appropriate tasks.

Career outcomes

Vineyard/Winery owner
Vineyard technician
Vineyard foreman/manager
Winemaker
Assistant winemaker
Retail/Marketing operations assistant/manager

Curriculum

ACCT 201 Principles of Financial Accounting
AGRS 100 & 100L
AGRS 125 Agricultural Machinery and Technology
VITE 101 Introduction to Wine
VITE 105 Agriculture Chemistry
VITE 115 & 115L
VITE 205 Wine Business and Marketing
VITE 210 & 210L
VITE 250 Advanced Winemaking I
VITE 255 & 255L
VITE 260 Science of Winemaking
VITE 265 Wines of the World

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript
Transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist
Proof of funds for one year (I-20)

Accepted academic background

Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript; transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist; proof of funds for one year (I-20)

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 70 (4 on new 6-point scale)
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Passport Identification Page
Official Academic Transcripts
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Financial Support Evidence
English Proficiency Evidence if Required

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$23,460 USD
Application fee	$40 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	CMU Tech, Bishop Campus (Grand Junction)
Faculty or school	Academic program division requires confirmation.
Department	Department of Viticulture
Teaching language	English
Credit value	65
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	International Student Merit Scholarship 4,500 USD per semester for 3.0 GPA (university-level)

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.