From culinary concept to investor pitch
The global food and beverage industry is booming with innovation and opportunity. Our 1 year MSc in Culinary Entrepreneurship is designed for ambitious professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to combine culinary creativity with strategic business expertise.
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Why Choose This Programme?
- Access to Industry Experts – learn from successful entrepreneurs, investors, and innovation leaders through workshops and mentorship.
- Business Incubation Studio – develop your idea into a viable venture with expert guidance, prototype development, and investor feedback leading to a complete business plan and investor-ready pitch.
- Entrepreneurial & Financial Skills – build key business skills in startup budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and investor pitching.
- Personal Tutoring & Support – receive one-to-one mentoring to refine your business project and career goals.
- Immersive Learning Environment – engage in creativity labs, food markets, and culinary field experiences.
- 6-Month Internship (Optional) – gain hands-on experience in Switzerland or abroad to enhance your professional insight and network
Admission requirements
Successfully completed the CORDENELITE Postgraduate Diploma in Culinary Arts, or
A recognised bachelor’s degree in a culinary subject area, or
A recognised degree in a non-culinary discipline combined with a passion for food and/or food and & beverage experience
IELTS 6.0 level or equivalent
Visa requirements differ for students aged 30 and over. Please contact us to find out more.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Culinary Entrepreneurship are prepared to launch and manage their own restaurants, cafés, or food ventures, innovate in food tech, catering, or beverage startups, lead gastronomy, and F&B brand management and work with investors, consultancies, and incubators in the dynamic food space.
Programme Highlights
- Culinary Meets Business – develop advanced business skills tailored to the food, beverage, and hospitality sectors.
- Innovation & Sustainability – explore trends shaping the future of wine and gastronomy, from plant-based dining to sustainable growing and supply chains.
- Global Perspective – learn how to start, grow and scale food businesses internationally.
Level up your English skills
The Preparatory English Programme is a ten-week intensive language course designed to help you meet the English requirements of your chosen academic pathway.
Through a dynamic approach to language learning, master skills key to your academic and professional success, such as brainstorming ideas, outlining and structuring written texts, and expressing your opinion.
With 15-20 hours of tutor contact per week, Monday to Friday, small class sizes ensure individualised support to meet your unique needs.
