Have you dreamed of becoming a renowned chef or running your own restaurant or bakery? How about exploring a career as an event planner, food policy advocate, or even a food technologist? You’ve come to the right place! The world of food and hospitality has never been more exciting, and with our food focused degree programs, CIA is where you’ll explore it all. Here you’ll master techniques, explore global cuisines, develop creative menus, and learn to lead in the kitchen or anywhere else you want to go in food. If a future in food is your passion—you’ve just found your dream school!
Interested in joining our Fall 2024 class? There’s no better time to make your move. Apply to our New York campus by December 31 and gain access to a special $1,000 Early Application Grant. You’ll get an expedited admission decision and automatically be reviewed for scholarships—and who doesn’t love scholarships!
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