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Executive Wine MBA

Sonoma Wine Executive MBA

Global Executive Wine MBA

Online Certificate in Wine Business Management

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"I was able to apply my learning to our strategic program as the director of the Board of Appellations St. Helena, and make an immediate improvement in staff management in a labor constricted market. I had 20 years of finance experience, but felt I had plateaued at a controller level. I decided to add a feather to my cap and when I was introduced to the Sonoma Executive Wine MBA at Sonoma State University, I knew my search was finished. In the program, I felt I had unparalleled exposure to a network of wine industry leaders.”

Claire Hobday, Executive Wine MBA '18 | CFO, C. Mondavi & Family

Ranjot Sidhu '15, Sonoma MBA for Professionals

"The Sonoma Professional MBA has a flexible schedule that allowed me to pursue my master's while working full-time. The program provided dynamic projects that emphasized efficient communication and an understanding of creating and sustaining a business.”

Ranjot "Ricky" Sidhu '15, Sonoma MBA | Accounting Manager, Green Toys Inc.

"The complexity of healthcare requires depth of understanding in business, leadership, and innovation. The Sonoma Executive MBA equipped me with the essentials to succeed as a nurse leader.”

Surani Hayre-Kwan '14, Sonoma Executive MBA | Director of the Office of Patient Experience, Sutter Health

Sonoma MBA in Wine Business student Palmer Emmitt.

"I was making a career change from entertainment into the wine industry, and never had a formal business education. The skills that I gained and the connections I made in the program and the numerous connections I made through networking have helped me start my own successful wine business.”

Palmer Emmitt, Professional Wine MBA '13 | Co-Owner & Winemaker, Emmitt-Scorsone Wines

"The Sonoma Executive MBA program gave me a well-rounded base to my predominantly technical background. I liked the cohort approach and the inclusion of the international trip. The alternating weekend schedule was also a must to continue my full-time working career. An invaluable takeaway was the people I met within the program and the relationships I built."

~ Rebecca Simonson '15, Sonoma Executive MBA | Power Services Manager, Sonoma Clean Power

AACSB

Internationally-Accredited MBA Degrees

AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and has been earned by less than five percent of the world's business schools.

14+

Industries

Students come from the following sectors, among others: accounting, energy, government, transportation, alcoholic beverage, consumer packaging, manufacturing, retail, consulting, financial services, nonprofit, technology, entertainment, and healthcare.

25%

Average Return on Education

Graduates from our Executive MBA and Executive Wine MBA programs reported receiving a salary and bonus increase from start to conclusion of the program. (Based on 2017 and 2018 data.)

45%

Professional MBA Promotions

Students in our Professional MBA and Professional Wine MBA programs reported receiving a promotion while attending these programs. (Based on 2018 data.)

50/50

Male to Female Ratio

Our Executive MBA consists of 42% female, and our Professional MBA boasts 60% female. (Based on 2017 and 2018 data.)

Experiential Learning & Leadership

Whether you are a mid-career manager, a new director, or a seasoned executive, the Sonoma Executive MBA program provides unique real-world opportunities to hone leadership skills and global business acumen.

International Study Tours
Leadership Sailing Training

Students have the opportunity to embark on a two-week international study tour to improve understanding of how to conduct business successfully in a different culture and economy. The experience provides access to executives and local leaders through site visits and hands-on practice in consulting engagements. Study tours have engaged business and community leaders on the ground in Argentina, Bordeaux, Botswana, Chile, China, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Hungary, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Students embark on a small crew sailing expedition designed to build teamwork and communication skills, self-assessment, and self-reflection--all important competencies for successful leaders in life and business. The experience begins with an orientation of sailing basics and builds toward synchronized sailing and racing under the guidance of expert sailors and America's Cup veterans.

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