Associate of Applied Science - Marketing and Sales of Food and Wine

With the Marketing & Sales of Food & Wine Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, students 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. The program prepares them for a career involving selling wine to wholesalers, retailers, restaurants, and to the public as a winery or hospitality industry entrepreneur or employee.

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 South Seattle College's 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 the college's interactive wine release events, and are given opportunities to work at many industry events throughout Seattle and Washington State.