Bachelor of Science Sustainable Brewing

Program Description

Craft brewing has experienced exponential growth during the last two decades and in Michigan contributes around $2 billion and thousands of jobs to the economy.  West Michigan has developed a strong reputation for the craft, and as the site of the nation's first higher ed program in sustainable craft brewing, Kalamazoo is becoming an education destination for this rapidly growing employment and entrepreneurial phenomenon. Launched in 2015 by Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Valley Community College, the Sustainable Brewing major offers many options for completion, including a two-plus-two plan that allows you to earn an associate's degree at KVCC, then move on to a bachelor's degree that combines industry art, science, and business with WMU's national reputation in sustainability.

There are two possible tracks in the Sustainable Brewing major. Both include substantial training in sustainability, environmental science, and food and beverage systems.

  • Brewing track—This rigorous science curriculum was developed with input from an external advisory board that includes members from some of Michigan's top breweries. The program includes coursework in chemistry, general biology, microbiology and fermentation to provide students with advanced training in the science behind good brewing.
  • Brewing Operations track—This curriculum is focused more on the business side of the industry and includes coursework in accounting, sales, marketing and business operations. It is intended to train students for future careers as business owners or managers.

Admission Requirements

Your transcript is the most important piece of information.  It shows what courses you’ve taken and your grades, which allows us to assess:

  • Academic Preparation.  Successful students are prepared students and we want to make sure you’re ready for the rigors of college-level work.  We recommend*:
    -  4 years of English
    -  3-4 years of math (through second year algebra or pre-calculus)
    -  3 years of natural sciences (two or more with a lab component)
    -  2 years of the same foreign language
  • Grade Point Average.
  • Grade Trend.  How well you’ve done in your most recent courses.

IELTS Requirements

Listening Reading Writing Speaking Overall
6 6 6 6 6

Remarks:

  • Yearly tuition fee is given
  • I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $33,688.
  • Score reporting required.

Course Features
  • Country United States of America
  • City Kalamazoo
  • State Michigan
  • Course Duration 4 Years
  • Application fee 100 USD
  • Tuition fees yearly 18,912 USD
  • Cost of Living per year 14,776 USD
  • Starting dates Fall, Spring & Summer
  • IELTS (Total) 6
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