Famous worldwide for our wines of exceptional character and tradition, when you study at BSB you'll be surrounded by 29,000 hectares of vineyards which are over 2,000 years old.
Unique in the world, the “climates” (terroirs) of Burgundy’s vineyards were classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015. The wines produced here are the stuff of dreams for wine lovers everywhere: Romanée-Conti, Clos de Vougeot, Meursault, Pommard, Nuits-Saint- Georges, to name just a few.
Our school was the first of its kind in the world entirely dedicated to the teaching of and research into wine and spirits management. At the heart of it all is our Wine & Spirits Business Lab, a behavioural research laboratory designed specifically for the alcoholic beverage industry.
On BSB campuses, you'll find students from over 75 different nationalities, 20 of which are typically represented within The School of Wine & Spirit Business.
This creates a dynamic, multicultural atmosphere which enhances your soft skills and contributes to a global network of classmates, colleagues and professionals which you can tap into both during and after your time at BSB.
Double accredited by AACSB and EQUIS, BSB is ranked among the top 1% of business schools in the world.
The Specialised Master in International Wine & Spirits Business (MS CIVS), the longest-standing international programme, is ranked number 1 in France and number 3 in the world (Eduniversal 2020).
The MBA Wine & Spirits Business is ranked second best internationally focused MBA taught in France (Le Moci 2020).
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Industry-specific knowledge
Courses dedicated to production methods, tasting techniques and the world’s wine and spirits markets, all taught by our School of Wine & Spirits Business professors and visiting faculty from Burgundy University’s Jules Guyot Institute.
Additional WSET 2 or 3 certification
As the international benchmark, these professional certificates are incorporated into all programmes, providing a significant career boost for graduating students.
Management and entrepreneurship skills
Programme curriculum includes modules dedicated to marketing, management, law, finance, and business planning - all applied to the wine and spirits economy.
Field trips and conferences
Network and gain insights into the global wine and spirits industry via professional events led by market leaders and participate in various excursions to vineyards in and beyond France.
Our school was the first of its kind in the world entirely dedicated to the teaching of and research into wine and spirits management.
The Wine & Spirits Business Lab
A behavioural research laboratory dedicated to the world of wine and spirits.
The Tasting Room
A state-of-the-art room comprised of 32 fully equipped places for tasting classes and research activities.
The Cellar
A 12-degree storage cellar situated at the building’s entrance and housing the institution’s collection of bottles.
The Spirits World
An area specially dedicated to the art and science of making spirits.
The Business Lounge
A sophisticated and elegant reception area.
On BSB campuses, you'll find students from over 75 different nationalities, 20 of which are typically represented within The School of Wine & Spirit Business.
This creates a dynamic, multicultural atmosphere which enhances your soft skills and contributes to a global network of classmates, colleagues and professionals which you can tap into both during and after your time at BSB.
