CIA Network—Insider Access
Join our active community of change-makers and leaders, including the CIA’s network of over 50,000 graduates—the food world’s most important alumni network. From test kitchens, labs and funding resources, to potential board members, partners and prospective investors—find and build the relationships you need to accelerate your future.
Cross-disciplinary Faculty
Our faculty is comprised of accomplished food industry practitioners, skilled teachers and dynamic professors from the world’s leading business schools who are passionate and knowledgeable about food.
World-Class Industry Leaders
Our network of remarkable leaders is accomplishing great things together. Connect with the people and partners you need to meet.
Personalized Mentorship
The 1:1 Mentor Network connects enrolled master’s students to top leaders in the food industry, including successful entrepreneurs, executives at Fortune 500 companies, venture capitalists, award-winning chefs and more. See our full list of mentors and learn more about the platform here.
Peer-Mentors
Current School of Graduate Studies master’s students have access to peer-mentor graduates who can provide insights and mentorship based on their own personal experience going through the program.
Faculty
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
Graduate alumni at CIA bring with them diverse backgrounds, unique perspectives, and personal experiences from all walks of life.
