CIA MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
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, from research and development to health policy to environmental science.
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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Culinary Therapeutics
Discover the future of food and wellness with our new master’s program. This ground-breaking degree blends culinary arts with evidence-based nutritional science. Learn how to inspire dietary and behavioral changes for healthcare food service providers, educational institutions, private chefs, athletes, or performers.
Food Business
This signature master’s program will develop your business acumen and provide the tool set needed to launch your own food business or drive innovations within your current company. Our online master's degree program pairs the rigorous business education with a food focus found only at CIA.
Sustainable Food Systems
The only master’s program approaching sustainability issues through a culinary lens. This pioneering online master’s program addresses the complex social, environmental, and economic factors directly affecting the world’s food systems. Prepare to lead change and drive impact.
Wine and Beverage Management
Get an advantage in the thriving wine and beverage industry with a one-of-a-kind accredited master’s degree combining the theory and tasting of wines with a thorough understanding of the business of wine, including marketing, distribution, and beverage management.
Culinary Arts
Our master’s in Culinary Arts is designed for high-potential candidates who already have a demonstrated record of accomplishment in a professional culinary setting and who want to take their passion, creativity, commitment, and vision for the future of fine dining to a new level.
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.
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Master’s Degree Virtual Info Sessions
Interested in a master’s degree from CIA’s School of Graduate Studies? Our Graduate Admissions Team will provide details on the curriculum, admissions process, and why our programs will put you on the path for career growth. Plus, ask your questions and get them answered in real-time.
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What They Are Saying
“The food industry is evolving at a rapid pace and needs us now more than ever before. I got my master’s degree in order to become a leader in the transformation of the global food system towards a healthier planet for future generations”
—Michael Hornback, CIA master’s degree student
“Getting my master’s degree from CIA was a wonderful journey. While still learning, I applied my lessons in business and doubled my income! I now have modern ideas to better run my business.”
—Judy Doherty, CIA master’s degree graduate
“As someone who lives abroad but still wanted to have access to the CIA’s stellar network of teachers and professionals, the online master’s program has been ideal for me. I have been able to balance my personal and professional life alongside my studies.”
—Dylan Foley, CIA master’s degree student
CIA’s School of Graduate Studies
At CIA’s School of Graduate Studies, top industry experts and CIA faculty lead deep-dive discussions, research, and focused learning backed by the college’s unparalleled resources and connections. A master’s degree from the world’s premier culinary college is an ideal way for students and professionals to stand out and advance their career in the world of food, beverage and hospitality. It opens doors throughout the food world and connects graduates to CIA’s 50,000-strong, industry-wide alumni network.
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
