ISGM & ISGM Degree
Tuition

ISGM — Online Hybrid Learning

Enology, Wine Business Management, and Nutrition
$15,000.00 — tuition including all four theory examination sections
$1,000.00 — in-person practical examination
Total: $16,000.00

ISGM — Classroom Program

Enology, Wine Business Management, and Nutrition
$20,000.00 — all-inclusive of learning materials and all examinations
(four theory examination sections and one practical examination)
Total: $20,000.00

Interest-free monthly payment options are available.

Bundle pricing is available for select course combinations. To view current bundle options and online enrollment formats, please visit our Online Learning page.

ISGM Degree Dissertation

$1,500.00 — available exclusively to ISGM graduates

Highest Level of ISG Academic Education
Program Overview

The ISGM program represents the highest level of academic and professional education within the ISG system. Designed for individuals pursuing advanced leadership, academic depth, and multidisciplinary competence, ISGM integrates enology, wine business management, nutrition, and advanced sommellerie into a single, cohesive program.

Structured as a 90-week course totaling 1,817 instructional hours (192 days), ISGM delivers a breadth and depth of education that extends beyond traditional hospitality training, preparing graduates for senior professional, managerial, and academic pathways within the global wine and hospitality industry.

ISGM is the natural continuation of the Sommelier Diploma Program (SDP). Where the SDP develops senior-level sommelier and beverage-leadership competence, ISGM expands the academic scope into enology (wine production science), wine business management (strategy and operations), and nutrition — disciplines that take graduates beyond the floor and into wine production, education, and executive roles.

Multidisciplinary · Self-Paced Hybrid
Program Scope and Academic Framework

ISGM is structured as a comprehensive multidisciplinary program combining scientific, managerial, and applied professional studies.

Online hybrid learning is delivered without time limitations, allowing candidates to progress at an appropriate pace while receiving academic guidance from a dedicated instructional team.

The program equips graduates with advanced professional competencies and applied knowledge appropriate to leadership roles within wine production, hospitality management, education, and related sectors.

Theory, Application & Professional Context
What You Learn

ISGM delivers advanced instruction across multiple disciplines, integrating theory, application, and professional context.

Students will develop:

  • In-depth knowledge of enology, including wine production, vinification principles, and applied science
  • Comprehensive understanding of wine business management, including strategy, operations, and industry structure
  • Advanced sommellerie competencies aligned with international professional standards
  • Integrated study of culinary and nutrition principles relevant to hospitality and beverage service
  • Interdisciplinary perspective connecting production, service, business, and nutrition into a unified professional framework

All instruction is delivered by experienced educators and industry professionals.

Official ISG Materials
Learning Materials and Academic Standards

All learning materials are developed and issued by the ISG Board of Education and aligned directly with ISGM examinations and academic standards.

ISG develops and publishes its own standardized educational materials and proprietary textbooks across multiple languages, ensuring academic consistency regardless of geography or delivery format.

To maintain assessment integrity and academic fairness, candidates are expected to rely exclusively on official ISG learning materials.

202 Sessions · 1,817 Clock Hours
Course Structure and Requirements

The ISGM program consists of 202 instructional sessions totaling 1,817 clock hours, delivered online or in a classroom format.

Each session includes:

  • Lecture
  • Tasting
  • Review
  • Examination or assessment component

Successful completion of the ISGM program requires a minimum score of 70% in all examinations.

Standardized Across All Candidates
Examinations and Assessment

ISGM examinations consist of:

  • A four-part theory examination
  • A single practical examination

Assessment and grading are standardized and applied consistently across all candidates.

Dissertation Pathway
ISGM Degree

Only ISGM graduates are eligible to pursue the ISGM Degree.

The degree requires submission of a 10,000-word dissertation, developed under the guidance of an educational mentor and submitted for peer review.

Dissertations are graded as:

  • Pass with Distinction
  • Pass
  • Fail

Resubmissions are permitted within six months at no additional cost.

Curriculum Subject Areas
Course Topics Overview

Syllabus: View Syllabus

The syllabus outlines the structured academic progression and subject areas defining the ISGM curriculum.

Contact ISG
Additional Information

For further information regarding ISGM curriculum structure or academic pathways, please contact us directly.

info@internationalsommelier.com

Continue Your Pathway
Progression

Qualified graduates interested in instructional and academic roles within ISG may pursue the Teacher Education Program (TEP).


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