Master's Degree in Gastronomic Arts and Management
Master's Degree in Gastronomic Arts and Management
The multi-specialty Master's in food (cooking, pastry making, baking, and management) is the most comprehensive path to becoming a true professional in contemporary catering.
| Typology | Executive Master |
|---|---|
| Classroom Duration |
700 hours total (max 16 weeks for each course) |
| Internship Duration |
Curricular training internship (optional) planned for the Chef and Pastry Chef courses |
| Frequency |
Mon–Fri, 9:30–13:30 (Kitchen and Pastry Shop) Mon–Tue, 3:00–7:00 PM (Breadmaking) |
| Number of Seats | 12 |
| Tongue | Italian |
| Note: The program integrates professional courses in Cooking, Pastry Making, and Baking with management modules. Each course lasts a maximum of 16 weeks. Internships, when applicable, contribute to the final assessment of skills. | |
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Master's Degree in Gastronomic Arts and Management
Themulti-specialist master's degreeof the Congusto Institute is an interdisciplinary training course that integratescooking, pastry making and bakingWith elements of management and gastronomic culture, it is designed for those who want to work in the restaurant industry with comprehensive and practical training.
Through a year of intensive training, you will acquire operational and management skills, developing a 360° vision of the food professions.
One path, three specializations
- Advanced Chef Training: cooking techniques, team management, creativity, and food costs
- Advanced Pastry Chef Training: foundations and innovation in pastry making, restaurant desserts, and chocolate.
- Bakery Certification: professional qualification according to regional regulations*
The program is structured to offer progressive and multidisciplinary learning, with specific modules, expert teachers and field activities.
Certifications and attestations
At the end of the multi-specialist master's degree you will obtain:
- Two EQF qualifications recognized at European level: for Chef and Pastry Chef
- Professional qualification as a baker (with final exam recognised by the Lombardy Region)*
Teaching method
- Theoretical and practical modules for each discipline
- Laboratories equipped for daily exercises
- Lessons with chefs and experts coordinated by Roberto Carcangiu and Marco Pedron
- Masterclasses, company visits, events and integrative activities
- Classroom tutoring for ongoing support throughout the course
What does the tuition include?
- Customized professional uniforms
- Professional knife kit
- KitchenAid planetary mixer
- Complete teaching material
- Access to the food library
- Subscription to industry magazines (Italian Gourmet)
Guaranteed internship
At the end of the classroom training, a6-month internshipat:
- Starred restaurants
- Luxury hotel
- Contemporary pastry shops
- Artisan workshops and excellent bakeries
Why choose the multi-specialty master's degree in food in Milan?
- Professional and comprehensive course
- 10 months in the classroom + 6 months of internship
- Limited-access classes for personalized learning
- No hidden costs, installment payments
- Accommodation support for off-site students
- Intesa Sanpaolo "Per Merito" loan up to €30,000, with no collateral, repayment starting after 2 years and a term of up to 30 years.
Professional qualification in baking
Those who attend at least 90% of the baking module hours will be able to access the examTechnical manager of the bakery production activity, as required by regional law no. 10/2013. The examination board is composed of members accredited by the Lombardy Region.
If you want to build a solid career in the restaurant world, acquiring skills in cooking, pastry making and baking, themulti-specialist master's degreeof the Congusto Institute is the right path for you.