Culinary Institute of America added an online master’s degree in Wine and Beverage Management to its School of Graduate and Professional Studies.
Now enrolling for Fall 2021, this program follows the successful in-person wine and beverage management master’s and online master’s in food business—both of which graduated their inaugural classes in September. The 30-credit curriculum includes three short residencies: two in Napa, CA―the heart of wine country―and one at the CIA’s Hyde Park campus, in New York’s Hudson Valley, and offers candidates the flexibility of learning on their own schedule, while continuing to advance in their careers.
“Today’s beverage professionals need a foundation that goes beyond product knowledge,” said Cathy Jörin, senior director of the CIA School of Graduate and Professional Studies. “Solid business acumen, an understanding of sustainability and world cultures, and the ability to innovate are vital. By bringing this program online, we’re making it accessible to even more people, giving them an opportunity to develop these skills without putting their current careers on hold.”
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’s degree. For more information or to apply, visit www.ciachef.edu/wine-masters.