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Brewing bats containing an OHIO student-designed beer at Jackie O's Brewery.
Art and Science of Craft Brewing Certificate for Graduate Students

Craft Brewing Graduate Certificate

This specialized, multi-disciplinary graduate certificate provides students interested in craft brewing with the fundamental principles of biochemistry, microbiology, and engineering, as well as entrepreneurial aspects and small business ownership, all through the lens of craft brewing.

Students from diverse educational backgrounds work together in a student-centered, project-based environment and gain valuable hands-on experience through local internships. The certificate can be completed in three semesters, normally taking one course per semester.

Learn about Brewing and Business

In addition to learning how to design and develop new beer recipes for future product development, you'll learn how to evaluate and implement various marketing and business planning strategies that to beer brewing and beyond.

Careers with a Craft Brewing Certificate

Craft brewing is an excellent and locally relevant model. Ohio is home to about 290 craft breweries and is ranked fourth in the United States in total craft beer production volume. It is estimated that craft breweries in the state of Ohio provide an economic impact of $2.7 billion (roughly 10% of the national value). 

Small, independent craft breweries are significant job creators and economic contributors, especially at the local level, including Appalachia. This certificate broadens students’ professional skillsets (e.g. business-minded scientists, scientifically literate businessmen and women), whether it be in craft brewing or other industry.

Patrons taste a student-designed beer at Jackie O's
  • Admission to the Certificate

    Students must be at least 21 years of age for enrollment. There are no other additional requirements beyond university graduate admission requirements.

    To apply if you're a current graduate student at OHIO, use the form to Add Additional Certificate on the Graduate College Admissions page.

  • Courses & Curriculum

    A chemistry minor requires 9 credit hours:

    • CAS 5413 - The Art of Craft Brewing: The Athens Case Study
    • CHEM 5500 - Fundamentals of Brewing Science
    • Plus and Experiential/Internship Course

    View Courses & Certificate Requirements in the Official Academic Catalog

Contact Us

If you have questions or would like more information about the Craft Brewing Certificate, contact Dr. Michael Held .

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