Master’s Degree in Oenological Sciences

The Master's Degree in Oenological Sciences, class LM-69, is a two-year course of the University of Naples Federico II, offered by the Department of Agriculture with a link to the Polo Enologico Abellinum in Avellino. It trains professionals able to operate with competence and strategic vision in the wine sector, with a specialisation in oenology and viticulture. The approach is multidisciplinary and integrates disciplines ranging from chemistry to law, from economics to oenological technique, because wine is at once an agricultural, industrial and commercial product. Wine production requires knowledge of agronomy, chemistry, microbiology and technology, but also of regulations and the market. The course brings them together to train technicians and managers able to follow the product from the vineyard to the cellar and to marketing, with a strategic vision that includes quality, sustainability and the value of the territory.

The study plan is worth 120 credits: 81 credits come from compulsory exams, 15 credits from elective activities, 4 credits from other activities and 20 credits from the final exam. The page does not give details of the specific courses. The course takes place in person in Naples and Avellino. Internships at the Polo Enologico Abellinum are mentioned, but the page does not specify whether they are compulsory. The language is not declared and is presumed to be Italian. The credit structure shows a study plan with a very broad core of compulsory exams and more limited space for personal choices. The final exam is worth 20 credits, a significant weight that indicates a demanding thesis project. The link with Avellino, an area with a great winemaking tradition, offers a favourable setting for practical activities.

The career opportunities indicated concern the oenological and wine-growing sector, with technical and managerial roles in the supply chain. The course is aimed at graduates in Viticulture and Oenology and in related fields. The price, start date, selection, places and scholarships are not given and must be checked in the official call for applications. Since the page does not list the courses, it is not possible to say which areas are most developed. Those interested should consult the study plan to check how lessons are distributed between Naples and Avellino and to find out which laboratory and cellar activities are provided, in addition to the entry requirements in the call for applications. Before applying it is advisable to compare this information with that published on the university's official website, which may be more up to date than the page.