HAAGA WINE PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA

is based on WSET Diploma:

The Level 4 Diploma is the WSET’s flagship qualification. It is designed to give specialist knowledge of the principal wines and spirits of the world combined with commercial factors and a thorough system for the professional evaluation of wines and spirits.

The Diploma is viewed universally as the stepping-stone to the Master of Wine qualification.

Diploma Overview
The Diploma qualification is unitised. A unit is defined as the smallest part of a qualification that can be individually assessed and accredited, but a pass in all 6 Units must be obtained to gain the WSET Level 4 Diploma qualification.

Upon completion candidates can continue their studies by taking the Level 5 Honours Diploma.

Qualification objective:
Provide expert knowledge of the principal wines and spirits of the world combined with commercial factors and a thorough system for the professional evaluation of wines.

Who it is aimed at:
People employed in the wines and spirits industry required to make managerial decisions, interpret information and have a thorough understanding of market trends and requirements.

Entry Requirements:
Candidates must be over the legal minimum age for the retail purchase of alcoholic beverages
in the country where the examination is being held, or be preparing for the examination as a
part of an approved, full time programme of study, or have obtained parental consent.
Candidates are required to hold the WSET Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Wines and Spirits
to study for the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits.

Syllabus
The Diploma is divided into 6 separately assessed units. Units 1 and 2 must be studied first. Units 3, 4, 5 and 6 can be studied in any order.

WSET Diploma Specification

Contact
Sirpa Vaahti, sirpa.vaahti(at)haagaperho.fi or tel
+ 358 (9) 580 78 303.

Price (for Academic Year 2011-2012)
Lectures including tastings: 5500 € + VAT 23 %  
Exams and assessments: 1200 € + VAT 23 %
WSET Diploma Study Pack included.

In addition students have to invest in 4 -5 books (appr. 250 €)

HAAGA WINE PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA 2011

Next course starts on January 2011. We will inform the schedule later.