Grow Your Earning Power

Get the degree you’re hungry for and grow your earnings. Per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, bachelor’s grads earn nearly 42% more weekly than those with an associate.

#1 in college ROI among degree-granting culinary colleges.

For the best return on investment, choose the CIA. We’re dedicated to developing future leaders of the food industry. A degree from the CIA not only pays back immediately but grows over time vs. any culinary degree that you could pursue from a degree-granting culinary college.

Fully Online Format

Flexible format is ideal for the working professional who wants to jumpstart their career.

Expert CIA Faculty

Learn from the same dedicated and professional instructors who guided you through your associate degree.

Next-Level Learning

Study career-relevant topics such as key principles of business, economics, and sustainability of food systems.

CIA Associate Alums—Advance Your Career with a CIA Bachelor’s Degree

Your Time Is Now

Fire Up Your Future at the CIA

Are you ready to take the next step in the business of food? The CIA has you covered with our fully online Food Business Leadership degree. Exclusively available to CIA associate grads, you will bring your career to new heights without putting your work or personal life on hold. This is the credential you need to grow your leadership skills and take your business knowledge to the next level.

A Fully Online Bachelor’s Program

I like the flexibility of being able to maintain my position at Elior while studying. Interacting with like-minded CIA alumni professionals is a key element to this degree program. This bachelor’s degree is the next step to being next-level in the hospitality industry.

I was nervous at first but having the classes online has allowed me to fit being a student into my lifestyle as a working chef and mom. . .The culinary industry is ever changing and I feel that the Online BBA will help me take the next step into leadership that I want with the tools I need.

Stephanie Mallea ‘96
Production Chef, Twist Bakery-Café

Lee Ewing ‘13
CIA Fellow, Chef and FS Director, Elior North America

What They’re Saying

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You’re determined to make an impact with your career in food and our Bachelor’s in Food Business Leadership is the next step. The food industry is bursting with opportunities and always looking for new leaders to shape the business. With a CIA bachelor’s in hand, you’ll have the education you need to lead and succeed.

Take Charge in The World of Food

The Ticket for the Working Professional

Solid knowledge and understanding are vital to leading—both in and out of the kitchen. Earning a bachelor’s degree from the CIA is the credential you need to advance your career. You’ll work side by side with a familiar cohort of fellow CIA alumni and learn from some of the best minds in the industry. With an emphasis on practical learning, you’ll work with an actual company in your capstone course to develop recommendations and opportunities—gaining the business savvy to lead and cultivate a profitable business.

Invest in Your Future—You’re Worth It!

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