The Graduate Certificate Program is designed to prepare students for successful career entry in the malting, brewing, and distilling industries, while the Master of Science Program provides additional in-depth study for advanced placement in the craft brewing industry. Eligible students have the option of enrolling on either program with all credits from the Graduate Certificate Program (18 in total) counting towards the Master of Science Program (33 credit hours in total).
Programs of Study
The Master of Science (M.S.) Program in Brewing Science and Operations is designed to provide advanced education for those interested in entering or further developing their career in the craft brewing industry. The M.S. degree is non-thesis and delivered entirely online, requiring a minimum of 33 credit hours to complete the degree. The non-thesis track is designed mainly for individuals interested in combining current work life with the need for educational advancement. While there will be an element of primary research attached to the completion of their non-thesis project, the project will primarily relate to some element of the student's current or intended business environment. The program will offer a blend of theoretical and applied courses created to keep students abreast of current management thinking and practice in this emerging field. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of good and progressive science, workplace health and safety, effective and sustainable operations, supply chain management, business planning, and informed decision-making.
“This program’s practicality gave me the confidence I needed to succeed as a brewmaster,” Kostic said. “I am only here because of Auburn.”
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