Hospitality, Baking & Culinary Arts
About the Division
The Hospitality, Baking & Culinary Arts Division is home to our $25 million Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) in Niagara Falls, New York. The state-of-the-art facility houses all the hospitality-related programs and offers a mix of traditional lectures, hands-on labs, and experiential learning all from experienced chef educators and industry leaders. Our staff has a vast range of industry experiences from hotels, country clubs, restaurants, and wineries, along with Master’s Degrees in Education. All of our faculty are certified chefs from the American Culinary Federation and our Baking & Pastry program, along with Culinary Arts, are accredited by the American Culinary Federation. If you are completing any of these degree programs and wish to transfer to a four-year institution we offer articulation agreements and dual admission options with colleges such as; SUNY College at Buffalo, Niagara University, Empire State College, Paul Smith’s College, and New England Culinary Institute. We encourage you to continue exploring our website to learn about what we have to offer and are confident you will see that SUNY Niagara is the Smart Place to Start. Visit our Niagara Falls Culinary Institute.Division Programs
Bachelor’s Degree through Empire State College
SUNY Niagara and SUNY Empire State College have partnered to offer students at SUNY Niagara’s Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) a pathway to earn a B.P.S. in business, management and economics, with a concentration in culinary management, from Empire State College. The pathways agreement guarantees admission for SUNY Niagara students who complete their A.A.S. in culinary arts into Empire State College’s bachelor’s program. Coursework will be provided through a blend of traditional classes at NFCI and online learning.
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