Expanded Graduate and Professional Studies Programs Offer Convenience, Flexibility
Hyde Park, NY 鈥 The Culinary Institute of America, the world鈥檚 premier culinary college, announced a new addition to its School of Graduate and Professional Studies: an online master鈥檚 degree . Now enrolling for Fall 2021, this program follows the successful in-person wine and beverage management master's and 鈥攂oth of which graduated their inaugural classes in September. The 30-credit curriculum, includes three short residencies: two in Napa, CA鈥晅he heart of wine country鈥昦nd one at the CIA鈥檚 Hyde Park, NY campus, in the Hudson Valley, and offers candidates the flexibility of learning on their own schedule, while continuing to advance in their careers.
鈥淭oday鈥檚 beverage professionals need a foundation that goes beyond product knowledge,鈥 said Cathy J枚rin, senior director of the CIA School of Graduate and Professional Studies. 鈥淪olid business acumen, an understanding of sustainability and world cultures, and the ability to innovate are vital. By bringing this program online, we鈥檙e making it accessible to even more people, giving them an opportunity to develop these skills without putting their current careers on hold.鈥
The curriculum immerses students in every facet of the business, from bottle to glass, exploring global wine business management; spirits, fermented, and non-alcoholic beverages; entrepreneurial innovation, marketing, distribution; and much more.
The college is currently accepting applications for Fall 2021 entry. To enroll, students must be at least 21 years of age with a bachelor鈥檚 degree. For more information or to apply, .
The CIA鈥檚 School of Graduate and Professional Studies also houses the , which offers , in-person innovation intensives, and a post-bachelor鈥檚 Accelerated Culinary Arts Program (ACAP) certificate.
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About The Culinary Institute of America:
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the world鈥檚 premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers master鈥檚, bachelor鈥檚, and associate degrees with majors in culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, food business management, hospitality management, culinary science, and applied food studies. The college also offers executive education, certificate programs, and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its conferences, leadership initiatives, and consulting services have made the CIA the think tank of the food industry and its worldwide network of more than 50,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of the food world. The CIA has locations in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore.
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