Students from all colleges and departments are invited to pursue a Craft Brewing undergraduate certificate.
To apply, use the form on this page: Declaring & Changing Majors & Minors in Arts & Sciences
Craft Brewing
Undergraduate Certificate
Craft Brewing Undergraduate Certificate
The Craft Brewing undergraduate certificate provides students with fundamental principles and concepts of biochemistry, microbiology, and engineering, as well as entrepreneurial aspects and small business ownership, all through the lens of craft brewing.
Successful and consistent brewing is largely dependent on a firm understanding of the science behind the process. But craft brewing is far more than brewing science. Craft breweries are small businesses that require specific skillsets for management, planning, marketing, social media presence, and operation.
Craft breweries often fail because they do not fully understand and/or appreciate the business skills necessary for small business ownership. Therefore, this program aims to help bring together students with science backgrounds with business-minded students to provide a translational, peer-led learning environment. Bringing these diverse groups of students together facilitates the exchange of knowledge across disciplines that is lacking in many industries, not only in craft brewing.
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Admission to the Certificate
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Courses & Curriculum
The Craft Brewing undergraduate certificate requires two core courses. From there, students select either the Science Track or the Business/Entrepreneur Track. Each track requires two additional courses and an internship.
View Courses & Certificate Requirements in the Official Academic Catalog
Career Opportunities
OHIO Experts Talk Beer, Brewing and the Business Behind the Bubbles
In the latest episode of Ask the Experts, Ohio University Professor Mick Held and local brewing legend Art Oestrike, owner of Jackie O’s Brewery and OHIO instructor, sit down to share their knowledge, and a few stories, about all things beer.
Untapped Potential
Brewing certificate prepares students for careers in growing industry.
Contact Us
If you have questions or would like more information about the Craft Brewing undergraduate certificate, contact Dr. Michael Held.
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