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Diploma in Culinary Arts

UCSI University

Level

diploma

Duration

2 years

Location

Springhill, Malaysia

Entry Exams

MUET

Tuition Fee

RM 67,057 (International, approximate total)

Intake

January, May and September

Program Overview

The Diploma in Culinary Arts programme offers a unique learning journey that will provide students with fundamental knowledge, innovative techniques, applied skills, and creative flair to impress any palate. Bringing together the theoretical and practical dimensions, this world-class programme gives the insights into the global cuisines, different types of ingredients and cooking methods as well as the opportunity for industry engagement. Enhance your career chances with a pathway to the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Hospitality Management upon graduation. Join us to pursue your cooking passion and become the next top chef with an innovative signature showpiece!

Key Modules

  • 1Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 1
  • 2Food Studies
  • 3The Art of Flavour and Gastronomy
  • 4Food Hygiene and Sanitation Management
  • 5Food Nutrition
  • 6Restaurant and Kitchen Operation Management
  • 7Culinary Essentials
  • 8Introduction to Pastry and Bakery
  • 9Customer Service
  • 10French Language
  • 11Food and Beverage Service
  • 12Malaysian Cuisine
  • 13Menu Planning and Design
  • 14Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 2
  • 15Fundamentals of Marketing
  • 16Asian Cuisine
  • 17Garde Manger
  • 18International Cuisine
  • 19Food and Beverage Cost Control
  • 20Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • 21Introduction to Human Resource Management
  • 22Malaysian Pastries and Desserts
  • 23Commercial Cookery
  • 24Industry Placement
  • 25Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
  • 26Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • 27For International students:
  • 28Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2

Entry Requirements

  • SPM/ O-level/ equivalent
  • Minimum of three (3) credits in any subject, or its equivalent.
  • STPM/ equivalent
  • Minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any subject, or its equivalent.
  • Minimum grade of Maqbul in any subject, or its equivalent.
  • Minimum Grade B in 3 subjects.
  • Pass SKM level 3 in a related field and possess Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least one (1) credit.
  • A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field or its equivalent.
  • Academic Requirements
  • English Language Requirements
  • For Local Students
  • SPM English Language CEFR
  • Grade B1 (with at least 2 skills at B1)
  • O-Level or IGCSE or SPM English 1119
  • UEC English Language
  • Cambridge English Qualification and Tests
  • Cambridge Linguaskill
  • Candidates with the other equivalent qualifications can be exempted from the Basic English and English Foundation courses on case-by-case basis.
  • Candidates who scored lower than B+ in SPM English Language or than the above requirements will have to take the Basic English subject before taking the English Foundation subject in the first year.
  • For International Students

Career Prospects

  • Executive Chef
  • Gastronomy Entrepreneur
  • Food Production Consultant
  • Food Production Director
  • Food Service Manager
  • Food Stylist
  • Food Writer
  • Educator

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