burgundy school of
Wine & Spirits
business
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Here are the roots. Secrets live here. Here the past, the present and the future are cultivated. Here better than anywhere else, you nourish your passion.
You are in Burgundy. In the heart of ancestral French vineyards, in contact with the greatest experts.
Learn the know-how, receive the know-how. Cultivate this experience in turn. Rethink, transform, reinvent the economy and the management of wines and spirits of today and tomorrow.
The School of Wine and Spirits Business is The school in the school! The global reference in wine and spirits management
Our mission? Transform yourself into a key player in this constantly evolving industry.
Join us and make us vibrate your passion at the heart of burgundy !
Edouard MOGNETTI
Director of the School of Wine & Spirits Business
A program designed to meet all your ambitions
Following the MBA wine & spirits business course means having access to one of the most comprehensive courses in the sector, at the intersection between business and passion for a field that is as demanding as it is fascinating. Entirely focused on the professional world, this high level program, recognized byAMBA accreditation, is strongly oriented to strategy and business development. It provides students with a precise understanding of the requirements of the global market by presenting them with the subtleties of the wine and spirits business.
Top 6 reasons to study at the School of Wine & spirits Business
Businesses that have recruited our students
The development of your career is our priority. Thanks to our solid network in France and internationally, supported by partnerships with industry leaders, our school, recognised for its expertise, opens the doors of companies that actively recruit our students.
The School of Wine in key figures
170
Students each year
35
Years of expertise
70
Speakers who are experts in the sector
15
Dedicated research professors, 1 Master of Wine
Testimony of alumni
The MBA at BSB Dijon was transformative. It gave me a comprehensive understanding of the wine and spirits business, blending theoretical knowledge with practical applications through numerous field trips. I had the opportunity to collaborate with peers from all over the world, and I formed lasting relationships with industry experts who have been instrumental in my career.
Today, I hold a key account management position at the leading wine importer in The Netherlands, where I oversee retail sales and strategy. Without the MBA, it would have been difficult for me to break into a strategic role of this calibre. The program not only boosted my confidence but also provided me with the tools and network to navigate the competitive landscape of the global wine industry. My current role is strategically positioning me for a managerial position in the near future.
Hidde-Jurre Griffioen
CIVS Alumni BSB'19 - Export Manager Global Travel Retail
Focus on Dijon & Bourgogne
Burgundy is a region of international renown: the Climats of its vineyards benefit from unique geological and climatic conditions, and have joined UNESCO's World Heritage list for their exceptional character.
The wines produced from these centuries-old terroirs are the stuff of dreams for wine-lovers the world over: Romanée-Conti, Clos de Vougeot, Meursault, Pommard, Nuits-Saint-Georges in the heart of the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, to name but a few. These wines reflect the full diversity of Burgundy's terroir and the ancestral know-how of its winegrowers.
Studying in this environment is a great opportunity.
Dijon, a city you'll love
The school is located in the heart of Dijon, a city where exceptional heritage, contemporary art, contemporary music and gastronomy come together. Located at kilometre 0 of the Route des Grands Crus, famous for its world-renowned wines, Dijon is regularly ranked as one of the best cities in which to live and, since May 2022, is home to the Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin, a UNESCO-recognised venue dedicated to the French art-de-vivre.
Dijon is also home to the headquarters of the OIV (Organisation Internationale de la Vigne et du Vin), the world authority for vines and wine, committed to promoting sustainable production and consumer protection.
Burgundy in figures
29k
Hectares of vineyards
1,247
Climates classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
33
Grands Crus
4,200
Winemakers, traders and cooperative cellars
84
Globally recognized appellations of controlled origin (AOC)
44
Burgundy wines in the top 50 most expensive wines in the world
A school designed by the greatest players from the wine world since 2008
The Key Sponsors are those who are influential in the wine world, and have the honor of sponsoring the School of Wine & Spirits Business.
By establishing a close link with these major players in the sector, you will fully immerse yourself in the environment in which you will operate. You will be inspired by their remarkable careers.
ÉpistémêThe BSB cuvée in partnership with Armand Heitz
Every year since 2022, a student from the School of Wine & Spirits Business is offered the opportunity to participate in the complete development of a cuvée with a winegrower. This collaborative cuvée project is done in partnership with the winery. Armand Heitz located in Chassagne-Montrachet.
In line with our Connivence cuvée, I decided in collaboration with BSB and the School of Wine & Spirits Business to offer a student the opportunity to make an original wine with me.
Armand Heitz
Winegrower