Take Your Place as a Leader
The food industry is bursting with opportunities and looking for leaders. Couple that with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report that bachelor’s degrees lead to 42% more weekly earnings than associates, and you can see why this food business leadership program is so vital to your career.
It’s the ideal formula for success. Greater opportunity + greater earning potential = an amazing food business career. And with your °ÄÃÅÁ«»¨¶Ä³Çbachelor’s degree in hand, you’ll have plenty of next-level leadership paths to choose, in areas such as:
- Food and beverage management
- Corporate foodservice
- Restaurants and catering
- Hotels and resorts
- School foodservice
- And so much more!
So many possibilities—and our staff will continue to help you every step of the way. °Õ³ó±ð°ù±ð’s no network like the °ÄÃÅÁ«»¨¶Ä³Çnetwork, and yours will grow even wider with your bachelor’s degree.
You’ve already joined the ranks of who are making a difference in every segment of the industry. Now it’s time to take your place as an influential leader in the food world.
The 60-credit BBA in Food Business Leadership includes:
- 30 credits in liberal arts requirements
- 30 credits in business leadership requirements
You will get a carefully designed mix of in-depth food- and beverage-focused management, business, and liberal arts courses that build on CIA’s renowned culinary or baking and pastry arts core.
Requirements for Admission
- An associate degree in culinary arts or baking and pastry arts from the Culinary Institute of America—You must have graduated from °ÄÃÅÁ«»¨¶Ä³Çat least four years ago, and have four years of full-time work experience with progressive levels of responsibility after graduation.
In addition to the steps listed on our how to apply page, online bachelor's degree applicants must also provide a résumé or CV.
How to Apply
Culinary School Costs
The online bachelor’s degree program in Food Business Leadership is a part-time program where students typically take 6–9 credits per semester. It’s a great opportunity for °ÄÃÅÁ«»¨¶Ä³Çalumni to earn their bachelor’s degree without the additional costs of housing, meal plans, and other on-campus fees.
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