Program Overview

Master of Arts in Culinary Business Management

Overview

The Master of Arts in Culinary Business Management is a one-year program designed for career changers, food and beverage entrepreneurs, and culinary enthusiasts. The program aims to equip students with relevant managerial skills, develop their own food concepts, create recipe books, and develop a business plan.

Program Highlights

• Ideal for career changers ready to explore the world of culinary arts and want to acquire the skills needed to launch a culinary business
• Access the revolutionary world of Food & Beverage and gain insider knowledge on the latest innovations
• Build up relevant and transferable managerial skills that will empower your new career
• Gain soft skills such as creative thinking, cross-cultural competencies, collaboration, and emotional intelligence
• Graduate with:
  • Master of International Business in Culinary Business Management from Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland
  • Master of Arts in Culinary Business Management from the University of Derby, UK

Structure

Year 1

• Term 1 (11 weeks)
  • Food Culture and Culinary Trends
  • Leadership and People Management
  • Revenue and Performance Analysis in the Culinary Industry
  • Sustainability, Social Responsibility, and Ethics
  • Strategic Management in the Culinary Industry
  • Culinary Fundamentals and Food Safety – Practical
  • French or German
• Term 2 (11 weeks)
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Events and Catering Management
  • Advanced Marketing for the Culinary Industry
  • Research Methods
  • Food Entrepreneurship and Business Start-up
  • International Cuisines – Practical
  • French or German
• Consultancy project or formulation of business plan
  • This project gives you the flexibility to be completed on campus, during your internship, or from your home.
• Internship
  • Switzerland or abroad (6 months)

Next Intakes

• October 2025
• April 2026
• October 2026

Requirements & Fees

• Recommended minimum age of 21 years
• Recognized bachelor's degree in any discipline
• English language proficiency of IELTS academic module 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 79 or equivalent
• Fees: [insert fees]

Additional Information

• We highly recommend applying early. If you need a student visa, please be sure to allow 8 – 12 weeks between application and program start date.
• If you don't meet the required English level, you can improve your language and study skills with our English Foundation Program. Please note that if you require a visa, Swiss authorities need to be provided with a valid TOEFL or IELTS score (not older than one year)