Program Overview

Food Business Management

Program Overview

Are you a budding food entrepreneur? Do you envision yourself leading a major food organization or engaging in the hospitality field? The Bachelor's in Food Business Management at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) equips you with the tools to take charge of your career and transform your ideas into reality. Offered at the New York campus, this immersive degree program emphasizes the business aspects of food through hands-on instruction from experienced faculty.

Quick Facts

• Start Dates: September, January, April
• Campus: New York
• CIA Core Advantage: Culinary or Baking
• Internship Included
• Concentrations Available

Program Highlights

• Identify market opportunities and formulate business plans tailored specifically for the food industry.
• Enhance management and entrepreneurial skills through courses in finance, human resource management, foodservice management, and marketing and promotion.
• Gain the necessary skills and experience for success in various fields including business management, restaurant ownership, food management, product development, public relations, and marketing.

Careers

Career Opportunities

A bachelor's degree in Food Business Management opens doors to a variety of roles within the culinary and hospitality sectors, including:

• Food entrepreneur
• Purchasing manager
• Café or restaurant owner
• Catering manager
• Business manager
• Research and development chef
• Product developer
• Manager of food and beverage operations
• Food marketing specialist
• Communications coordinator

Curriculum

Course Structure

The backbone of the Food Business Management program is the CIA Core Advantage, offering either a focus in Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts. The program includes a combination of food- and beverage-focused management, business, and liberal arts courses designed to prepare students for diverse careers.

The curriculum encompasses a semester-long, full-time internship, along with optional specialized concentration studies such as Advanced Wine and Beverage, Intrapreneurship, and Asian Cuisine Studies.

Degree Requirements

• The 127-credit Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Food Business Management with a Culinary Arts focus includes:
  • 59.5 credits in culinary arts requirements
  • 24 credits in liberal arts requirements
  • 3 credits in liberal arts electives
  • 19.5 credits in business management requirements
  • 9 credits in business management electives
  • 3 credits in advanced concepts requirements
  • 9 credits in free electives
• The 127-credit Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Food Business Management with a Baking and Pastry Arts focus includes:
  • 59.5 credits in baking and pastry arts requirements
  • 24 credits in liberal arts requirements
  • 3 credits in liberal arts electives
  • 19.5 credits in business management requirements
  • 9 credits in business management electives
  • 3 credits in advanced concepts requirements
  • 9 credits in free electives

Concentrations

Students have the opportunity to travel abroad and learn from experts in the field through various concentrations, which include:

• Advanced Concepts in Baking and Pastry
• Advanced Wine, Beverage, and Hospitality
• African Cuisines and Cultures
• Asian Cuisine Studies
• Beverage Production and Service
• Farm-to-Table
• Japanese Cuisine
• Mediterranean Cuisine

Faculty

Industry Expertise

The faculty members at CIA are distinguished professionals from the culinary and hospitality industries. Their expertise ranges from acclaimed chefs and industry executives to restaurateurs and published authors. Notable faculty include:

• Dr. Amelia Asperin - Professor, Food Business School, New York
• Anthony J. Chando - Assistant Professor, Food Business School, New York
• Dr. Denise Mazzei '96 - Associate Professor, Food Business School, New York
• Dr. Raimundo Gaby Jr. '95/'97 - Associate Professor, Food Business School, New York

Tuition and Financial Aid

The culinary education provided at CIA represents a significant investment towards advancing your career in the food sector. Costs are comparable to similar institutions, with over 90% of students receiving some form of financial aid, ensuring that a CIA education remains accessible.