Brewing and Brewery Operations: Diploma

Description

The Diploma in Brewing and Brewery Operations program is unique to British Columbia. In the two-year program, students will study the science, production and business of brewing in a state-of-the-art brewery on the Langley campus. The curriculum, developed in consultation with the BC Craft Brewers Guild and local brew masters, involves learning brewing science theory with hands-on experience in the KPU Brewery.

Student Profile

Students who have a passion for the brewing industry are encouraged to apply. Individuals interested in gaining an understanding of the business side of brewing, including sales, marketing, packaging and human resources will also succeed in this program.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will find employment as assistant brewers and brewers, licensee and agency sales and operations, brewery operations, marketing and public relations, brew pub operations and retail sales. Employment opportunities also exist with the larger national and international breweries. The Brewing and Brewery Operations Program will train graduates to work in both the craft brewery/brewpub establishments as well as larger establishments.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the Faculty's Admission Requirements, which consist of KPU's undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply:

• Chemistry 12 with a minimum grade of C+ (or equivalent)
• Pre-calculus 11 or Foundations of Mathematics 11 with a minimum grade of C+ (or equivalent)
• Portfolio Review
• Students are required to be a minimum of 19 years of age by the first day of classes.

On 26 October 2015 a change to the admission requirements for this program was approved by Senate. Effective September 2016 the admission requirement Chemistry 12 with a minimum grade of C+ will be replaced by Chemistry 11 with a minimum grade of C+. This change will appear in the 2016-17 University Calendar to be published in June 2016.

Portfolio Review

Applicants will be provided portfolio requirements and instructions for submission upon receipt of an application.

For detailed information about the portfolio requirements, visit the department's website at kpu.ca/brewing-and-brewery-operations-program-faq.

Selection of qualified applicants for admission will be made by an Admissions Selection Committee composed of faculty, staff, and external members. When the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of available spaces, selection will be based on a combination of the highest cumulative admission percentages or cumulative GPA's based on the admission requirements stated above AND the portfolio.

Curricular Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 62 credits that include:

Note: HOPS courses are assessed Tuition Category 2.a.5 tuition and fees for domestic students.

Year 1

Term 1 (Fall)

All of:
	CMNS 1140	Introduction to Professional Communication	3 credits
	HOPS 1100	Introduction to Brewing	3 credits
	HOPS 1105	Brewing 1	3 credits
	HOPS 1110	Sensory Evaluation and Ingredients	3 credits
	HOPS 1212	Brewing Chemistry	4 credits

Term 2 (Spring)

All of:
	CBSY 1105	Introductory Computer Applications	3 credits
	HOPS 1205	Brewing 2	3 credits
	HOPS 1211	Brewing Microbiology	4 credits
	HOPS 1213	Brewing Equipment and Technology	3 credits
	HOPS 1214	Introduction to Finishing and Packaging	3 credits

Year 2

Term 3 (Fall)

All of:
	HOPS 2305	Brewing 3	3 credits
	HOPS 2314	Advanced Finishing and Packaging	3 credits
	HOPS 2315	Calculations and Recipe Formulation	3 credits
	HOPS 2422	The Brewing Industry	3 credits
	PHIL 3033	Business Ethics	3 credits

Term 4 (Spring)

All of:
	HOPS 2310	Product Evaluation and Judging	3 credits
	HOPS 2405	Brewing 4	6 credits
	HOPS 2420	Beer Sales and Promotions	3 credits
	HOPS 2421	Brewery Management and Supervisory Skills	3 credits

Other Information

Students must be 19 years of age by the first day of classes. CSA-approved footwear is required, along with course-specific safety gear.

Credential Awarded

Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Diploma in Brewing and Brewery Operations.