Study Fee: Click here to view the tuition and subscription options. Monthly study plans start from €499 per month, depending on the program and level of academic support selected.

Study Method: This program is delivered 100% online, allowing students to study from anywhere in the world with flexible scheduling. Students may also have the option to attend the graduation ceremony in Switzerland, subject to visa approval and travel regulations.

Study Language: The program is delivered in English. Students are expected to have sufficient English language proficiency to complete the coursework and academic requirements.

Applications can be submitted online through our admission portal. Applicants may also contact or visit our offices in different regions, including: Europe: Switzerland GCC: Dubai (UAE) Asia: Bishkek Our admissions team will guide you through the application and enrollment process.

Programs are offered through a flexible monthly subscription system, allowing students to progress at their own pace while maintaining access to academic resources and support services.

This program has a minimum study period depending on the academic level and program structure. Students may complete the program at their own pace while maintaining an active monthly subscription.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should meet the academic entry requirements for the respective program level. Typical requirements may include: A previous academic qualification relevant to the program level A copy of passport or national ID Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume Completed online application form Additional documents may be requested depending on the program and the institution delivering the program.

Certification / Degree Awarded

Upon successful completion of all academic requirements, students will receive the corresponding certificate or academic degree issued by the responsible institution within the VBNN Smart Education Group network.

Master in Culinary Entrepreneurship

Apr 28
2 min read

This Master study program is a 100% research-based program designed for learners who want to explore the business, innovation, and strategic development of the culinary sector. Culinary entrepreneurship connects food creativity with business planning, market research, hospitality strategy, product development, sustainability, and customer experience.

The program is suitable for learners who want to understand how culinary ideas can become structured business projects, food brands, restaurant concepts, catering models, hospitality ventures, or innovative food-related services. It supports students in developing analytical thinking, research skills, and practical business understanding within the culinary and food enterprise field.

Study Level

This Master study program is equal to ISCED / EQF Level 7.

ISCED means the International Standard Classification of Education, used worldwide to describe and compare education levels.

EQF means the European Qualifications Framework, used in Europe to help understand learning levels, skills, and qualifications across different countries.

Level 7 usually represents advanced learning at Master level, where students develop higher-level knowledge, research ability, critical thinking, and professional decision-making skills.

Program Structure

This Master study program includes 5 modules, thesis work, and research activities.

The structure includes:

2 research-related modules
These modules help students understand academic research methods, research design, analysis, and evidence-based study in the culinary entrepreneurship field.
2 general modules
These modules support broader management, leadership, business, or professional development knowledge related to advanced study.
1 module about the study field
This module focuses directly on Culinary Entrepreneurship, including topics such as food business innovation, culinary concept development, entrepreneurship strategy, market positioning, and sustainable food ventures.
Thesis and research activities
Students complete research-based academic work connected to Culinary Entrepreneurship, allowing them to explore a selected topic in depth.

Duration

The duration of this Master study program is +12 months.

This means there is a minimum study duration, while students also have flexibility to extend their study period depending on their personal schedule, research progress, and learning needs.

ECTS

This Master study program is equal to 60 ECTS.

ECTS means European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System. It is commonly used in Europe to measure the workload and learning achievement of study programs.

European Cycle

This Master study program is equal to the 2nd European cycle, which is commonly associated with Master-level studies in the European higher education structure.

Career and Academic Relevance

Culinary Entrepreneurship is an important field for learners interested in the future of food, hospitality, and business innovation. The culinary industry is not only about cooking; it also includes branding, customer behavior, finance, operations, technology, sustainability, and market development.

Through this research-based Master study program, students can strengthen their ability to study food business models, develop entrepreneurial ideas, understand market needs, and evaluate culinary projects using academic and professional methods.

Graduates may use the knowledge gained from this program in areas such as food business development, restaurant concept planning, hospitality entrepreneurship, culinary consulting, catering management, food innovation, and further academic or professional research.