Business school in Beaune

The Beaune campus offers Bachelor programmes specialising in wines and spirits, with three distinct pathways: Export Distribution, Sommellerie Gastronomie and Œnotourisme. The campus also welcomes students wishing to prepare for a BTS in Operational Sales Management (MCO), a multi-skilled course opening up a wide range of sales opportunities.

These specialisations enable students to learn about the wine industry while developing their management and business skills. Each specialisation is designed in direct liaison with companies in the wine sector to ensure optimum integration into the world of work.

Choosing INSEEC Beaune means opting for a course that is unique in France, located in the heart of UNESCO-listed wine-growing Burgundy. The campus allows you to study in total immersion in the wine ecosystem, with more than 3,800 estates and 300 wine merchants nearby.

The apprenticeship is a sandwich course, giving you immediate employability. Beaune’s blend of heritage, gastronomy and international business makes it an exceptional place to study and develop your career in the wine and spirits sector.

Yes, the OMNES Education group has set up a number of accommodation partners to facilitate access to higher education establishments. The admissions department helps students find accommodation in Beaune and the surrounding area.

Several student residences are located close to the campus, providing students with a pleasant living environment right in the city centre.

No, no prior knowledge of viticulture or oenology is required to join the Beaune Bachelor programmes. The course is designed to welcome all those with a passion for the world of wines and spirits, whatever their background or starting level. You will gradually develop your technical and commercial expertise throughout the course, thanks to tailored theoretical and practical teaching. What counts above all is your motivation, your curiosity about this excellent sector and your career plans in the wine and spirits industry.

To enrol in the BTS MCO at INSEEC Beaune, you need to have passed your baccalaureate (admission post-bac, excluding Parcoursup). Admission requirements are based on a study of your academic record, followed by a motivational interview. The admissions department assesses your career plans and your interest in the wine and spirits sector. See details of the admission procedures on the INSEEC website.

For Bachelor programmes specialising in wines and spirits, admission is by competitive examination and is possible for all three years:

The Beaune campus regularly organises online job dating for students looking for work placements or sandwich courses. Major professional events such as the Hospices Wine Sale and the Grands Jours de Bourgogne provide an opportunity to meet key players in the sector.

The WINE ABOUT association offers tastings with winemakers directly on campus or at the wineries. These meetings help to create a solid network in the world of wine, gastronomy and the wine business.

The cost of the course varies according to the year of study (1st, 2nd or 3rd year) and the type of contract chosen (initial, continuing or sandwich course). Under a sandwich course, the host company pays the course fees, enabling students to finance their studies while at the same time developing their professional experience.

For precise prices, please consult the course pages or contact the campus admissions department directly.

A work-linked apprenticeship in Beaune offers a unique advantage: you’ll be working at the heart of a region where some of the biggest names in the wine industry are based. Our partner companies (estates, wine merchants, cooperative wineries) regularly recruit work-study students for assignments in sales management, marketing, export or wine tourism.

This immersion enables you to acquire practical business skills while validating your degree. The careers department assists each student in their search for a work-study placement.

Absolutely! The Beaune campus is located in one of the world capitals of gastronomy and wine. The Sommellerie Gastronomie specialisation enables students to develop skills in tasting, food and wine pairing and managing gastronomic establishments.

You will learn how to combine culinary excellence and business strategy, with courses taught by professionals in the sector. The region’s Michelin-starred restaurants and prestigious establishments offer a wide range of internship and work-study opportunities in this field.

INSEEC Beaune students have access to major professional events just a few steps from the campus. The Hospices Wine Sale in November brings together buyers and merchants from all over the world.

The Grands Jours de Bourgogne, organised every two years, is a chance to taste the best vintages directly from the winemakers. These events provide unique opportunities for networking and learning about the wine sector and the international wine business.