Small, independent craft breweries are significant job creators, and economic contributors, especially at the local level. Participation in this certificate program prepares students for potential careers in craft brewing. This program also creates professionals with broadened skillsets (e.g. business-minded scientists; scientifically literate businesspeople), whether it be in craft brewing or other industry.
Craft Brewing Undergraduate Certificate
Craft Brewing Undergraduate Certificate
The Craft Brewing Certificate provides students with fundamental principles and concepts of biochemistry, microbiology, and engineering, as well as entrepreneurial aspects and small business ownership, all through the lens of craft brewing.
Successful and consistent brewing is largely dependent on a firm understanding of the science behind the process. But craft brewing is far more than brewing science. Craft breweries are small businesses that require specific skillsets for management, planning, marketing, social media presence, and operation.
Craft breweries often fail because they do not fully understand and/or appreciate the business skills necessary for small business ownership. Therefore, this program aims to help bring together students with science backgrounds with business-minded students to provide a translational, peer-led learning environment. Bringing these diverse groups of students together facilitates the exchange of knowledge across disciplines that is lacking in many industries, not only in craft brewing.
Careers with a Craft Brewing Certificate
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Admission to the Certificate
Students from all colleges and departments are invited to pursue a Craft Brewing Certificate.
To apply, use the form on this page: Declaring & Changing Majors & Minors in Arts & Sciences
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Untapped Potential
Brewing certificate prepares students for careers in growing industry.
Contact Us
If you have questions or would like more information about the Craft Brewing Certificate, contact Dr. Michael Held.
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