- Bachelor’s Degree Program
Hospitality Management
program Overview
Gain a Leadership Edge With CIA’s Premier Hospitality Degree
Hospitality is one of the world’s most exciting and dynamic industries—and it’s ready for new leaders and fresh ideas. Since our founding in 1946, we’ve dedicated ourselves to moving this field forward, and today the Culinary Institute of America is synonymous with hospitality.
If the exciting worlds of hospitality, hotel and event management, and tourism are calling your name, then CIA’s unique Hospitality Management degree is the way to make yourself stand out.
The best hospitality leaders come from a strong food and beverage background.
Our unique program builds a repertoire of business- and leadership-focused hospitality skills by providing hands-on food and beverage experience—plus event planning and design management, all of which is needed to become a well-rounded hospitality leader.
Don’t just take our word for it. Many of our alumni have senior-level roles at top global hospitality companies such as Marriott, Hilton, SH Hotels, Royal Caribbean International, Walt Disney World, and more—and they credit their success to a top-level CIA education.
Quick Facts
Start Date: September
Campus: New York
Internship Included
Concentrations Available
Program Highlights
- Obtain more hands-on food and beverage experience than other hospitality programs and gain invaluable team leadership and management skills that will help you succeed in all types of hospitality careers.
- Sharpen your skills across all facets of the industry through focused courses in hospitality law, facilities and operations management, managing technology, and strategic management.
- Discover what it takes to be a leader in the hospitality area of your choice—including restaurants, hotels, resorts, convention centers, tourism, entertainment, sports, and more.
- Learn how to master both the food and beverage and operational management sides of a business, and put your knowledge into action with a management-focused internship.
Careers
Where Will Your Degree Take You?
With CIA’s bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, you will have the exceptional skills and industry knowledge to pursue a career in all areas of hotel and hospitality management. Options include:
- Restaurant manager
- Food and beverage service manager
- Casino or resort director
- Event planner
- Hotel manager
- Sales and marketing manager
- Executive chef
- Front of house manager
- Sommelier
Curriculum
Industry-leading education and hospitality career preparation.
In this program you will experience the ideal combination of in-depth service management, business, and liberal arts courses with a strong food and beverage core that’s unique to CIA. Course topics include the Foundations of Hospitality Management, Culinary Fundamentals, Global Cuisines, Strategic Management in the Hospitality Industry, and more.
The curriculum features a full-time, semester-long internship experience, as well as optional, specialized study concentration in key hospitality industry segments.
The 123-credit Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management program includes:
- 18 hospitality management credits
- 30 food and beverage core credits
- 15 business core credits, and
- 60 general education credits
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You’re in control of your future. Customize your Hospitality Management degree with one of our exciting educational opportunities.
Faculty
Learn From Top Industry Experts
We want you to become the best of the best, which is why our faculty members are masters in their fields. Learn from acclaimed chefs, industry executives, world-famous restaurateurs, restaurant owners, published authors, and sommeliers.
Admissions
Have Questions? We Have Answers!
Whether you’re curious about our degree offerings, need guidance on the application process, or want to know more about campus activities and student life—we’re here to help! Just submit your contact information and we’ll ensure that you:
- Learn more about our programs and find out which one is right for you
- Hear what our students love about their CIA journey
- Receive help with the application process from your admissions counselor
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Tuition and Financial Aid
The Value of a CIA Education
If you’re looking to advance your career in food, there is no better investment than a CIA education. From hands-on opportunities and expert faculty instruction to unique concentrations and exclusive networking events, our education and experiences are unparalleled. We are also committed to making your CIA education as affordable as possible. Our costs are comparable to similar colleges, with more than 90% of our students receiving some form of financial aid.
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Are you curious about what it’s really like to attend CIA? We’ve got you covered. Our students are ready to answer the questions you haven’t asked anyone else, share their own personal experiences, and give you genuine advice—because they’ve gone through it, too.
School of Business and Management
The food-focused business education offered through the School of Business and Management is unprecedented. The depth of research and experience provided by our expert faculty delivers industry-relevant learning that’s ideal for today’s ever-expanding food world. This level of high-end food, beverage, and hospitality instruction is not found in any MBA program. Our instructors are the leading food business professionals who have helped shape foodservice and hospitality into the global business model we see today, and our students have front-row access to their insights.
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