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Welcome to the Food Business School
The center for graduate and executive education from the Culinary Institute of America.
Created by the world’s premier culinary college, the CIA’s Food Business School is the definitive choice for professionals looking to lead change in vibrant food systems and to drive impact across the food, beverage, and hospitality industries.
At CIA we believe that Food is Life. Food systems have a broad influence and impact not only on cultures but on economies, finance, commerce, personal health as well as planetary health and sustainability. Regardless of your current background or industry experience, you can join the exciting food revolution. Choose the master’s programs for you or explore professional development and continuing education options. Only at CIA will you have access to the diverse range of faculty and food and wine experts, business leaders and food service operators, and prominent CIA alumni across the globe. Learn more about the Food Business School.
Looking to Advance Your Career with a Master’s Degree?
The CIA’s Food Business School offers three online master’s programs that include a unique combination of convenient online lessons plus in-person residences with invaluable real-world networking opportunities. Choose from:
- Drive food strategies and innovations with master’s in Food Business
- Lead complex change with master’s in Sustainable Food Systems
- Advance your career in beverage with master’s in Wine and Beverage Management
Additionally, our first-of-its-kind master’s in Culinary Arts will position you on the leading edge of dining and restaurant innovation.
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Looking to Upskill or Enhance Your Current Industry Knowledge?
The CIA’s Food Business School offers many professional development opportunities.
- Executive Courses
- Thought Leadership Conferences
- ProChef® Leadership Training
- ProChef Workforce Development
Upcoming Events and Courses
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.
Access the CIA’s Network of Who’s Who of the Culinary World
For 75 years, the CIA has been at the center of major revolutions in the food industry. Our connections run deep, with ties to top universities, food industry leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists and food authorities from around the world, recognized brands, cultural influencers, and more.
And, with this connection, the CIA is able to bring to the master’s program faculty experts who continue to be practicing professionals—your education is uniquely grounded in practice and theory.
Learn more about your insider access to the people shaping the future of the food industry.

