Keiser University
Culinary Arts
Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Melbourne Campus
Melbourne, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
24 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Master Certified Food Executive — MCFE
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Our most prestigious level certification for Executive Chefs and top food service executives looking to expand their knowledge beyond just food preparation, presentation and safety. Subject matter includes Food Service Management, Food Safety, HACCP, Customer Service, Purchasing, Storage and more including industry-related mathematical formulas. IFSEA is responsible for preparing, administering and scoring the academic tests.
Certifying Organization
International Food Service Executives Association
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If significant education or training is needed? No
If significant work experience is needed? No
Is an exam required? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown
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Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
24 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
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Diploma
On-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
40 Weeks
App fee
None
Tuition
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Diploma
On-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
40 Weeks
App fee
None
Tuition
$19,680 for the Program
New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute
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On-CampusFinancial Aid
New Orleans
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Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
—
App fee
None
Tuition
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Keiser University
Culinary Arts
Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Sarasota Campus
Sarasota, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
24 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Suggested because Master Certified Food Executive applies to Chefs and Head Cooks. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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