Growing & Vines
A course by
EIT
Designed for graduates or industry professionals, this diploma fast-tracks you into viticulture or wine science specialisations with a strong technical focus on grapegrowing, winemaking fundamentals, and practical skills, offered on-campus or by distance.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Hawke's Bay Campus, Napier
It will take a total of 1 year

Gain comprehensive knowledge of viticulture science, grapevine biology, and vineyard management practices.

Undertake hands-on exercises and assignments relevant to grapegrowing and winemaking.

Utilise technical and scientific methods to solve problems and innovate in the grape and wine industry.
The Graduate Diploma in Viticulture Science (Level 7) at EIT is tailored for those seeking advanced technical and scientific knowledge in viticulture and winegrowing. It suits individuals with a relevant degree or significant wine industry experience and provides a pathway for further career progression in technical, supervisory, or management roles in vineyards, grape growing, or wine-related fields. The programme features current industry practices, practical skill development, and a foundational introduction to winemaking. Delivery is flexible, with both on-campus and distance learning options, though distance learners must attend residential schools in Hawke’s Bay. The diploma offers a springboard into future postgraduate study in wine business and innovation.
What you need to know first
Completed three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification)

Viticulture
Wine industry
Agriculture/Horticulture

Vineyard manager
Viticultural contractor
Research and development roles
Growing & Vines
A course by
EIT
Designed for graduates or industry professionals, this diploma fast-tracks you into viticulture or wine science specialisations with a strong technical focus on grapegrowing, winemaking fundamentals, and practical skills, offered on-campus or by distance.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Hawke's Bay Campus, Napier
It will take a total of 1 year

Gain comprehensive knowledge of viticulture science, grapevine biology, and vineyard management practices.

Undertake hands-on exercises and assignments relevant to grapegrowing and winemaking.

Utilise technical and scientific methods to solve problems and innovate in the grape and wine industry.
The Graduate Diploma in Viticulture Science (Level 7) at EIT is tailored for those seeking advanced technical and scientific knowledge in viticulture and winegrowing. It suits individuals with a relevant degree or significant wine industry experience and provides a pathway for further career progression in technical, supervisory, or management roles in vineyards, grape growing, or wine-related fields. The programme features current industry practices, practical skill development, and a foundational introduction to winemaking. Delivery is flexible, with both on-campus and distance learning options, though distance learners must attend residential schools in Hawke’s Bay. The diploma offers a springboard into future postgraduate study in wine business and innovation.
What you need to know first
Completed three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification)

Viticulture
Wine industry
Agriculture/Horticulture

Vineyard manager
Viticultural contractor
Research and development roles
OR significant in-depth work and professional experience (at least five years) in grapegrowing and winemaking industry (at the discretion of EIT)
Personal interview may be part of the application process
Owner/operator of vineyard
Viticulture educator
Grower liaison
OR significant in-depth work and professional experience (at least five years) in grapegrowing and winemaking industry (at the discretion of EIT)
Personal interview may be part of the application process
Owner/operator of vineyard
Viticulture educator
Grower liaison