Director's Message

Dear Prospective Student,

Just like you, many people decide to go back to school after gaining some work experience in the hospitality and restaurant business. They realize that, if they want to move ahead in their careers, they will need to add additional knowledge and skills. As you will discover in reading this brochure, New England Culinary Institute (NECI) is a sound choice for this purpose.

For instance, as you contemplate a return to school, convenience is probably foremost in your mind. NECI allows you to complete your studies while you continue in your current position in the industry. Our online Bachelor in Hospitality and Restaurant Management means you can study without having to move to another city or town, and allowing you to immediately apply what you are learning to your job, and then to use your job experiences to bring deeper meaning to each course in the program.

You may also be more concerned than you once were about the reputation of a post-secondary institution and like most of our students, you probably also appreciate the value of experience. At NECI, our roots are in doing, so we practice what we teach. It might be helpful to know some facts about the New England Culinary Institute:
  • We were named Best Cooking School by the International Association of Culinary Professionals in 2004.
  • We are widely considered one of the top culinary institutes in the country.
  • More than 25 years have passed since our doors opened to welcome the first group of students into our restaurants and labs.
  • We have played an influential role in the development of the Vermont culinary landscape.
  • Our students have traveled the world, bringing with them a commitment to industry excellence.
  • We have many well-known alumni, including Alton Brown of "Good Eats" and "Iron Chef America. "
  • Chef Michel LeBorgne, who is one of only 50 Master Chefs of France in the U.S., has been with us since we opened our doors and is currently Vice President of Culinary Affairs.
  • Our entire faculty has strong industry experience as chefs, restaurateurs, and food and beverage managers.

Finally, you may also be seeking a like-minded group of peers. Rest assured that although you will study at home, you will not be alone. Once enrolled, you’ll be teamed with a cohort of fellow students with similar experience. Because you are traveling through the program together, your cohort will provide one of many sources of contact and companionship throughout the tenure of your online studies.

The NECI online Bachelor of Hospitality and Restaurant Management allows you to study at a renowned school that shares your passion for this fascinating business, and to do so from the convenience of your home or any internet connection. If you would like to obtain a degree from one of the leading culinary institutes in the country, please take a moment to review this brochure, and then call an Admissions Advisor to get started. Those who have taken this road before you were glad they did.

Mika Nash, Ed.D.
Dean, School of Hospitality and Restaurant Management
New England Culinary Institute