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
- Marketing Specialist
- Food and Beverage Manager
- Director of Hospitality
- Sommelier
- Restaurant General Manager
- Wine Writer
- Beverage Concierge
- Special Events Manager
With so many possibilities, our Career Services staff is ready to help you every step of the way. There’s no network like the CIA network, which includes some of the world’s most renowned culinary, beverage, and hospitality experts.
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.
Requirements for Admission
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.
- See additional requirements. (PDF)
In addition to the steps listed on our how to apply page, master's program applicants must also provide a résumé or CV.
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.
The college also accepts the Post-9/11 GI Bill and participates in the Yellow Ribbon program, making a CIA education very accessible to veterans who are eligible for these benefits.
Tuition and fees for the 2021–22 online Master’s in Wine and Beverage program are coming soon.