Master the World of Food
The food industry has become increasingly complex. That’s why there’s no better place to immerse yourself in the food world and gain a competitive advantage than at CIA’s School of Graduate Studies. Here, you will learn from faculty with deep industry expertise and join CIA alumni in nearly every corner of the food world—opening businesses, developing sustainability policies, addressing health and wellness through food, launching new products, and more.
CIA’s online master’s programs will expand your career options, elevate your skills, and reset your goals. A CIA credential will open doors throughout the food world and usher you into our industry-wide alumni network. Created with working professionals in mind, flexible online learning allows you to advance or launch your food career without putting the rest of your life on hold. Make an impact on your future and the future of food today.
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Choose the Master’s Program That Fits Your Career Goals:
Food Business
Develop your business acumen with our rigorous curriculum that pairs business education with a food focus.
Sustainable Food Systems
Prepare to address the complex social, environmental, and economic factors affecting the world’s food systems.
Wine and Beverage Management
Gain a thorough understanding of the business of wine, including marketing, distribution, and management.
Culinary Therapeutics
Discover the future of health and wellness by blending culinary arts with evidence-based nutritional science.
Culinary Arts
Designed for high potential culinary professionals, you’ll prepare to lead the next generation of gastronomy.
Flexible Schedule
No reason to put your career on hold. Our two-year, 30-credit, primarily online program provides schedule flexibility for busy working professionals.
Immersive Residencies
In-person residencies supplement online learning with hands-on experiences, invaluable connections, and networking opportunities.
Industry Connections
Access to the 50K+ CIA alumni network—the food industry’s most influential food, beverage, and hospitality leaders and changemakers.
Career Resources
Gain from lifelong access to career resources, including job listings, and Career Fair and industry-wide networking events.
Faculty and Industry Experts
Our faculty are among the foremost doers, makers, entrepreneurs, and innovators from the worlds of education, business, design, and technology. They share a passion for craft and mastery, but also for surprise and experimentation.
Alumni Spotlights
Graduate alumni at CIA bring with them diverse backgrounds, unique perspectives, and personal experiences from all walks of life.
Master’s Degree Virtual Info Sessions
Attend an online information session to learn even more about CIA’s master’s program. Our Graduate Admissions Team will provide details on the curriculum, admissions process, and the unique career paths a master’s degree from CIA can lead. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to ask your questions and get them answered in real time. Find an information session that works for you.
Speak to a Master’s Student
Want to find out more about our master’s program? Chat with our student ambassadors and ask any questions you have.
Contact Our Graduate Admissions Team
Robert Tremblay ’10
Associate Director—Graduate Admissions
Contact if you are a/an:
• International student interested in any program.
• U.S. student interested in Culinary Arts.
• U.S. student interested in Culinary Therapeutics.
Rebecca Rein
Graduate Admissions and Enrollment Counselor
Contact if you are a U.S. student interested in:
• Food Business
• Sustainable Food Systems
• Wine and Beverage Management
