The Craft Beer Trade Certificate is for students with an interested in pursuing a career in the beer industry. It is an interdisciplinary program that provides an overview of the science, technology, sales and merchandising aspects of the craft beer brewing industry. Topics include principles of malting and brewing, brewing process technology, brewing microbiology, and principles of merchandising management for the brewing industry. Students learn about the trade using a variety of approaches including lab work, hands on experiences, lectures, field trips, and industry speakers. The program prepares graduates for careers in a wide range of areas in the brewing and business sides of the industry.