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Food Studies & Sustainability
Program Overview
Lead the Food World into the Future
You can make a difference in the world through your love for food. As the food world evolves, we need people who understand how sustainability, planetary health, policy, ethics, and diversity are directly connected to our food systems. The world—and the food industry—is looking for the next generation of leaders to bring reform, influence mindsets, and lead us into a sustainable future. No other college gives you the culinary lens offered by CIA—a unique and invaluable perspective to have while working with those who grow, distribute, prepare, serve, and impact the broader community through food. Turn your passion into action with CIA.
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Locations Worldwide
CIA has campuses in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore.
2K+
Internships Around the World
Learn alongside expert mentors who will help prepare you for a future in food and hospitality.
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Percentage of Students Receiving Scholarships and Financial Aid
We’ll help you navigate the financial aid process so that you can invest in your future.
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CIA Alumni Around the World
Our strong alumni network provides unparalleled support and meaningful industry connections.
Choose the Food Studies and Sustainability Degree That’s Right for You
Bachelor’s in Applied Food Studies
A forward-thinking program that will give you applicable real world-experience—paid internships, travel abroad experiences, hands-on field work—and theoretical know-how in a broad range of topics essential to our modern food world, from food policy understanding to plant-forward concepts to food ethics.
Master’s in Sustainable Food Systems
The only graduate-level program exploring sustainability issues from a culinary lens, and only offered from . Featuring a primarily online format designed for working professionals who want to help solve the complex social, environment, and economic factors shaping the world’s current food systems while advancing their career.
Get an Up-close look at CIA
Tour Campus or Attend an Online Event
Whether you’re looking to visit one of our campuses or would prefer the convenience of a virtual event, there’s no better way to learn more about CIA than with one of our admissions events.
Careers
Get Down to Business in the Food World
With so many possibilities, our Career Services staff is ready to help you every step of the way. There’s no network like the CIA network, which includes some of the world’s most renowned culinary, beverage, and hospitality experts.
admissions
Admissions
The business of food and hospitality is your future—and there’s no better place to start than here.
Throughout the year we offer campus tours, open houses, and online events so that you can ask questions, learn more about our degree programs, and chat with admissions counselors.