Level Up Your Culinary Knowledge
If you’re a food industry professional with years of experience, someone looking to change careers, or just want to know more about the world of food, the CIA offers a wide menu of academic experiences tailored to match your needs. These include:
- Master’s degree programs in Food Business and Wine Management that are ideal for professionals looking to take their careers to the next level.
- Bachelor’s degree programs in Applied Food Studies, Culinary Science, Food Business Management, and Hospitality Management.
- A specialized Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program that takes college credits you’ve earned at another college and applies them toward a Bachelor of Professional Studies degree in either Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts.
- Two-year associate degree programs in culinary arts or baking and pastry arts.
In addition to learning in our classrooms and kitchens, you’ll also:
- Broaden your professional expertise and make industry contacts.
- Learn from world-class CIA faculty who are renowned global experts in the culinary arts.
- Participate in campus career fairs that feature leading companies in the food industry.
- Apply for scholarships to help pay for your CIA education (More than 90 percent of our students receive financial aid). Even if you’re older than a traditional college student, don’t assume you won’t qualify. Be sure to file your FAFSA to determine your financial aid opportunities.
- Engage in global networking opportunities through our more than 50,000+ alumni worldwide.
In addition, our year-round academic cycles make it easier to start your CIA education when it’s most convenient as you balance work, family, and other life commitments. Learn more about our year-round entry dates.
If you’ve already earned college credits, be sure to check out the CIA’s transfer credit policies.