Uncork Your Opportunities:
Wine experts are sought-after in high-end restaurants, hotels and resorts, wineries, retail, and media all over the world, in positions including:
- Wine and Spirits Director
- Wine Retailer
- Distributor
- Consultant
- Wine Tour Operator
- Food and Beverage Manager
- Director of Hospitality
- Sommelier
- Restaurant General Manager
- Wine Writer
- Beverage Concierge
- Special Events Manager
As a graduate of the CIA, you’ll instantly become a member of an influential network of food and beverage professionals, paving the way for unparalleled career opportunity. You’ll also have access to lifelong assistance and resources from the college’s Center for Career and Academic Advising—including career advisement, job listings, and Career Fair and networking events.
Our more than 50,000-strong CIA alumni are leading every segment of the food and beverage world. They’ve found success doing what they love. Now it’s your turn.
The two-year, 30-credit Middle States-accredited wine and beverage management master’s degree program includes:
- 24 credits in asynchronous online courses covering subjects such as global wine business operations, entrepreneurial innovation, spirits, fermented, and non-alcoholic beverage, and advanced beverage management, as well as a 2-credit capstone project developed in concert with faculty advisors and mentors.
- 4 credits consisting of three short residencies at the California and New York campuses held before the start of your first semester, after the completion of your second semester, and as your final semester concludes.
See catalog for curriculum and course details
Download the full curriculum chart (PDF)
Eligibility
To enroll, you must meet the following requirements by the program start date:
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in hospitality management or a related field. While students who have earned a bachelor’s degree in another discipline may enroll in this program, they are expected to enter the program with some knowledge of the industry.
- Must be able to receive shipments of alcoholic tasting kits.
- See additional requirements. (PDF)
How to Apply
Wine and Beverage Management Master’s Degree Affordability
The CIA is committed to making your education as affordable as possible. You’ll find that our costs are comparable to similar colleges, and more than 90% of our students receive some form of financial aid. Talk with us! Contact Student Financial and Registration Services at SFRS@culinary.edu or 845-451-1500.
The CIA participates in the Federal Graduate Direct Loan Program. Eligibility to borrow through the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan program will be determined once you have been accepted into the master’s program and have filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can also apply for the Federal Direct Graduate PLUS loan to help with any remaining expenses.