Fermentation Management

Certificate of Achievement Hospitality · San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Summary

The Fermentation Management program includes study of the production, management and business of the following industries: brewing, distilling, wine making, coffee roasting, and other various fermented beverages. Both the Certificate of Achievement and Associate of Science include study in the business aspect of the industry including sales and marketing, law, accounting, importing, distribution and operations. They also include the study of the production of beer, wine, sprits and other fermented beverages. The Associate of Science includes laboratory courses in beer and wine production, as well as other fermented beverages. The Associate of Science also helps prepare students for transfer to a similar four-year program.

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Fermentation Management Program will be able to:

  1. Emphasize a broad foundation in fermentation management and practice.
  2. Prepare students for all stages of fermentation management and how it relates to production, operations, finance, hiring, retail, sales, marketing, laws, and regulations.
  3. Provide students with an understanding of the fermentation process, timeline, and ideal environment for the process to take place.
  4. Produce quality fermented beverages safely utilizing equipment comparable to beverage manufacturing operations. (Fermentation Management AS only)

Requirements

CourseTitleUnits
COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:29
FERM 101Introduction to Yeast and Fermentation3
FERM 110Importing and Distribution3
FERM 120Fundamentals of Spirits2
FERM 130Flavor and Form2
HOSP 102Hospitality Accounting3
HOSP 111Food and Beverage Management3
HOSP 121Sales, Marketing and Brand Management3
HOSP 130Hospitality Law3
HOSP 270Work Experience3
ACCT 116AFinancial Accounting4

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