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Advance your career with a master's degree in Food Business from CIA's School of Graduate Studies.

Become a Changemaker

Designed for experienced professionals who aspire to step into top leadership roles or start their own food business.

Industry Connections

Benefit from connections to faculty networks, mentoring sessions with influential industry leaders, and networking opportunities at leadership conferences.

Immersive Residencies

Residencies held in the major food hubs of Napa Valley and the Hudson Valley, where you’ll learn from successful business leaders, share professional insights, and build lasting connections.

Flexible Schedule

No reason to put your career on hold. Our primarily online program provides schedule flexibility for working professionals.

Master’s in Food Business

Develop the business acumen needed to launch your own food business or drive innovations within your current company. This program pairs a rigorous business education with a food focus, and is only offered from CIA's School of Graduate Studies—the definitive choice for professionals looking to lead change in vibrant food systems and to drive impact across the food, beverage, and hospitality industries.

The level of access we have to the most respected leaders in the Food Business is something that only the CIA can deliver. The depth and breadth of the Institute's professional network is unparalleled, and it is completely at our disposal to explore our interests and to leverage opportunities for growth within the industry.

Zachary Garza
CIA alum, Master’s in Food Business

I wish this program had been around when I was starting out. The concepts and innovations these graduates will be learning will help them to develop into the kind of talent we want to bring into our company to help us grow into the future.

Charlie Palmer ’79
Owner, Charlie Palmer Group

What They’re Saying

You’re determined to lead the food industry into an innovative future. Prepare for what’s ahead in the food world by studying design thinking, marketing and branding, product development, entrepreneurship, ethical leadership, and much more. Achieve your career goals by launching your own food business, developing a product, or stepping into leadership roles within the food company you work for. You'll be ready to do all that and more with a master's degree in Food Business from CIA.

The CIA Advantage

There’s never been a more exciting time to advance your career in food, beverage, and hospitality. Only a master's degree from CIA's School of Graduate Studies will give you the skills, knowledge, and global industry connections to take you anywhere you want to go in the world of food. Invest in your future—you’re worth it.

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CIA's School of Graduate Studies—the Definitive Choice for Food Industry Professionals