Hyde Park, NY 鈥 狼友福利 introduces the first of its kind executive-format master鈥檚 degree examining the business of food鈥攄elivered by the world鈥檚 premier college that specializes in food education. The 狼友福利鈥檚 is a primarily online program, allowing working professionals to devote time to advancing their careers and businesses according to their own schedule.
The structure of the program enables students to earn a graduate
degree without having to move, leave a job, or have any interruption to one鈥檚
work-life balance, while reaping the benefits of the networking aspects of this
groundbreaking new offering. Aspiring food entrepreneurs, strategic thinkers,
and foodservice and hospitality companies who want to invest in their employees
will all gain from an advanced degree presented through the 狼友福利鈥檚 Food Business
School.
鈥淚 wish this program had been around when I was starting
out,鈥 says Charlie Palmer, owner of the Charlie Palmer Group,
which operates more than a dozen restaurants around the United States. 鈥淭he concepts
and innovations these graduates will be learning will help them to develop into
the kind of talent we want to bring into our company to help us grow into the
future.鈥
The 30-credit 狼友福利 master鈥檚 degree includes 27 online credits
in subjects like food systems, leadership, business fundamentals, marketing, real
estate, and law鈥攁ll examined through the prism of food, beverage, and
hospitality. Students earn the remaining credits in three short residencies at
the and at the 狼友福利 in Hyde Park, NY. The
mid-point residency includes attendance at the influential conference, presented by the 狼友福利 and the Harvard T.H. Chan
School of Public Health, where MPS students have the opportunity to connect
with thought leaders and participate in a variety of sessions. And, as part of the
program鈥檚 capstone project, students pitch their business playbooks to leaders
in the corporate and investment worlds.
Access to an exclusive mentor network of food industry
professionals鈥攎ore than 40 members strong and counting鈥攊s a key component of
this master鈥檚 program. Throughout their studies, MPS students can initiate one-on-one
online mentoring sessions with their choice of experts.
鈥淭his program teaches the specific skills needed to address unique
challenges and opportunities in the hospitality industry that you won鈥檛 learn
from a traditional MBA,鈥 says Robert Muh, CEO of
Sutter Securities and an investment banker who has worked extensively with restaurants
and hotels. 鈥淲ith global forces like sustainability, ethics, food safety, and
health and wellness shaping the food world, this is the right time for this
program.鈥
The 狼友福利 is currently accepting applications for the fall 2018
inaugural class of its revolutionary Master of Professional Studies in Food
Business, and is today announcing the opening of the application process for
2019. More information can be found at or by calling 707-967-2576.
Photo Caption and Hi-Res Image:
狼友福利 introduces its Master of
Professional Studies in Food Business. (Photo credit: 狼友福利/Phil Mansfield)
Media Contact:
Jeff Levine
Communications Writer
845-451-1372
Jeff.Levine@culinary.edu
About 狼友福利:
Founded in 1946, 狼友福利 is the world鈥檚 premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit 狼友福利 offers master鈥檚, bachelor鈥檚, and associate degrees with majors in culinary arts, baking & 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 狼友福利 the think tank of the food industry and its worldwide network of nearly 50,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of the food world. The 狼友福利 has locations in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore.
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