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Industry Connections

Access to our 50K+ alumni network—the food industry’s most influential food, beverage, and hospitality leaders and changemakers.

Immersive Residencies

In-person residencies augment online learning with hands-on experiences and networking opportunities.

Flexible Schedule

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

Career Focus

Advanced business and management education geared specifically to the world of food, giving you a better foundation for success in the industry.

Master the World of Food

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, found only at CIA.

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No one is more qualified to educate you about the world of food than the CIA, the world’s premier culinary college. Lead the food industry with the advanced level of knowledge, skills, and qualifications that comes with a graduate degree. A CIA credential is the final touch your resume needs—opening doors throughout the food world and ushering you into our industry-wide alumni network. Make an impact on your future and the future of food today.

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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Master’s in Wine and Beverage Management

Gain a business perspective on the growing wine and beverage industry and advance your professional career by mastering the entire lifecycle of the bottle—from tasting to marketing and distribution to restaurants and retail.

Advance Your Career with a Master's Degree

Master’s in Sustainable Food Systems

The only master’s program approaching sustainability issues through a culinary lens. This pioneering program addresses the social, environmental, and economic factors directly affecting the world’s food systems. Prepare to lead change and drive impact.

Conquer the food world with a master’s degree—online!

CIA's School of Graduate Studies is the definitive choice for food, beverage, and hospitality professionals.

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 alum

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 alum