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Bachelor's in Hospitality Management, BSc, Bachelor Degree, The Culinary Institute of America

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The Culinary Institute of America

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
BSc, Bachelor DegreeFull-time38 monthsSeptemberUSD 16000 per semesterUSD 16000 per semester

About Bachelor's in Hospitality Management, BSc, Bachelor Degree - at The Culinary Institute of America

With a CIA Bachelor of Science (BS) in Hospitality Management degree, you’ll have a strong foundation for successful career options at world-class hotels, restaurants, resorts, and other top tourist attractions and destination management locations. Learn to make the best impressions as you blend business savvy, culinary excellence, social engagement, and high-end beverage service while leading teams of professionals to create unique experiences that your guests will never forget. The CIA’s industry-experienced faculty will ensure you receive a hands-on learning experience that puts you in line for a top position. By the time you’ve earned your degree, you will already be considered an expert in several facets of hospitality management.

Highlights:

  • Become a leader in the hospitality management industry as you learn the crucial role that food and beverage plays in hospitality events, especially as it relates to matching guest expectations and producing top-tier event experiences.
  • Sharpen your skills in finance, marketing, staff management, facilities operations, customer service, food and beverage operations, and the latest culinary technology—all while cultivating a strong foundation in the liberal arts.
  • Put your education into real-world practice as you manage hospitality events at the CIA, lead culinary tours in New York City and the Hudson Valley, and learn the science of beer brewing through our on-campus brewery.
  • Network with top hospitality management executives—in the United States as well as abroad.
  • Learn the business of running elite hotels, restaurants, resorts, and other top hospitality sites.
  • Receive hospitality management training with a unique food and beverage focus that is the hallmark of a CIA education.
  • Choose which part of executive hospitality management appeals to you—the CIA offers concentrations in hotel food and beverage, event planning, beverage production and service, and managed services.
  • Interact with more than 130 companies that visit CIA’s campus four times a year to recruit students. Discuss career opportunities with these leaders, which include Daniel Boulud's Dinex Group, Disney, The Four Seasons, Hershey Entertainment, and Marriott, among many others.
  • Through a 15 week paid internship, gain real-world experience at one of CIA’s 2,000+ food industry partners.

Notes about fees for this course

2020–2021 Tuition and Fees—Associate and Bachelor’s Degree Programs

The tuition and fees listed below go into effect on July 1, 2020 for all degree programs at our Hyde Park, NY campus.

Tuition*

$16,000

Board**#

$1,955

General Fee+

$810

Total per Semester

$18,765


* Full-time tuition is per semester, with each semester ranging from 12–18 credits.
** Board listed is the CIA Meal Plan, which provides points equivalent to two meals per day on scheduled class days with flexible gold points that can be used throughout the semester. (See the catalog for more information).
# Board for the semester in the international concentration will be as follows: Italy—$1,655, Singapore—$500, and Spain—$500.
+ The general fee includes charges such as student activity and support services, exam fees and secondary student accident insurance.

Note:

  • In addition to the fees noted in the charts above, students will be charged a $50 application fee.
  • Students will be charged a fee in their entering semester for supplies and uniforms of $1,030. Students in the Culinary Science program will be charged a Uniform Fee of $150 when they register for Culinary Chemistry.
  • A graduation fee of $300 will be charged for all degrees conferred after July 1, 2020.
  • Students enrolled in the Asian Cuisine or Italian Cuisine concentrations that are studying in Singapore or Italy will be charged a $2,850 International Concentration Fee. See International Studies Semester-Away Fee for Concentrations for details.
  • Students who take the Global Cuisines and Cultures course will be subject to an additional charge. See Global Cuisines and Cultures for details.

Residence Hall Rates

On-campus housing is available to students at the New York campus. Rates per semester are as follows:

New York Campus

Single

$4,520

Double—lodge

$4,140

Double or Quad

$3,955

Triple—lodge

$3,560

Triple (limited availability)

$3,280

Tobin Lofts (off-campus, bachelor’s concentration students only, San Antonio, TX)

Single

$4,140

Double

$3,955

International Concentration Semester

Double (Italy)

$3,955

Triple (Italy)

$3,280

Single (Singapore)

$4,520

Double (Singapore)

$4,140

Single (Spain)

$4,520

Double (Spain)

$3,955

 

Fees That May Be Assessed

Late registration fee

$150

Late payment fee

$150

Internship re-registration fee

$150

Practical, Costing, and ServSafe Exams retake fee

$100

Life achievement portfolio fee

$500

Part-time and overload fees (per credit)*

$1,068

Practical and Costing Exams no-show fee

$150

Internship ePortfolio resubmission fee

$50


* For students who take fewer than 12 credits or more than 18 credits

 

Entry requirements

Official Culinary Institute of America Application for Admission

Answers to Essay Questions

Character Letter of Recommendation from a Teacher, Employer, or Professional Colleague

Declaration of Financial Support

Bank Statement Showing Proof of One Year's Tuition and Fees

Offical Transcript(s) from High School or College

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