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Embrace creativity & innovation in a new world of avant garde cuisine!
The gastronomic experience is no longer just about cooking skills. Students today who aspire to become professionals in culinary arts, need to understand nutrition, basic chemistry, arts and presentation amongst other things.
Our degree programme prepares students to address all aspects of the kitchen and meet the challenges of an increasingly sophisticated and demanding culinary industry. In addition to subjects such as Culinary Essentials, Baking Principles and Bakery Skills, students will also study Corporate Social Responsibility, Entrepreneurship, Sales and Marketing and more.
Students may choose from three different majors:
Culinary Operations
Exposes students to culinary traditions and methods, from classical French cuisine to contemporary Asian delights, through in-depth knowledge of both management and practical aspects.
Baking and Pastry
Develops students’ skills in various baking and decorating techniques while furnishing them with useful managerial skills so they may excel in the patisserie industry.
Italian Cuisine
Jointly taught by ALMA La Scuola Internazionale (Italy), this major gives students an introduction to Italian produce and products, original and regional Italian recipes and a deeper appreciation of its gastronomic traditions and culture. Students will spend a semester abroad at ALMA, Italy, and will receive a certificate from ALMA upon graduation.
Embrace creativity & innovation in a new world of avant garde cuisine!
The gastronomic experience is no longer just about cooking skills. Students today who aspire to become professionals in culinary arts, need to understand nutrition, basic chemistry, arts and presentation amongst other things.
Our degree programme prepares students to address all aspects of the kitchen and meet the challenges of an increasingly sophisticated and demanding culinary industry. In addition to subjects such as Culinary Essentials, Baking Principles and Bakery Skills, students will also study Corporate Social Responsibility, Entrepreneurship, Sales and Marketing and more.
Students may choose from three different majors:
Culinary Operations
Exposes students to culinary traditions and methods, from classical French cuisine to contemporary Asian delights, through in-depth knowledge of both management and practical aspects.
Baking and Pastry
Develops students’ skills in various baking and decorating techniques while furnishing them with useful managerial skills so they may excel in the patisserie industry.
Italian Cuisine
Jointly taught by ALMA La Scuola Internazionale (Italy), this major gives students an introduction to Italian produce and products, original and regional Italian recipes and a deeper appreciation of its gastronomic traditions and culture. Students will spend a semester abroad at ALMA, Italy, and will receive a certificate from ALMA upon graduation.
Career Options
- Sous Chef
- Executive Chef
- Private Chef
- Pastry Chef
- Food Stylist
- Food and Beverage Manager
- Food Service Manager
- Restaurateur
UNIVERSITY PARTNER
Programme Structure
DURATION
3 years
3 years
PROGRAMME LOCATION
KDU University College, Utropolis Glenmarie
KDU University College, Utropolis Glenmarie
YEAR 1
- Academic English 1 & 2
- Basic Patisserie
- Culinary Essentials: Larder Preparation
- Culinary French
- Food Nutrition & Health
- Food Hygiene and Safety
- Professional Development Planning
- Menu Planning
- Culinary Essentials: Principles of Garde Manger
YEAR 2
- Culinary Artistry and Design *
- Food & Beverage Management
- Hospitality Financial Management *
- Hospitality Marketing and Sales Techniques
- Hospitality Human Resources Management
- Research Methodology
- F&B Catering
- Food Costing, Purchasing & Merchandising
YEAR 3
* Not applicable for Italian Cuisine major
- Final Year Project
- Industry Placement
- Gastronomy Studies *
* Not applicable for Italian Cuisine major
SPECIALIZATION (YEAR 2)
| CULINARY OPERATIONS | BAKING & PASTRY | ITALIAN CUISINE |
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SPECIALIZATION (YEAR 3)
Student transfer to ALMA, Italy
| CULINARY OPERATIONS | BAKING & PASTRY |
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Student transfer to ALMA, Italy
MPU
*Notes:
Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for all Malaysian students
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
- Entrepreneurship
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Life in Malaysia
- Hubungan Etnik (Malaysian Students)
- Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (Malaysian Students)
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International Students)
- Pengajian Malaysia 3 (International Students)
*Notes:
Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for all Malaysian students
- without a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia.
- without SPM Bahasa Malaysia (applicable to students from UEC, O Level, or other equivalent programmes)
Study Route
Fees & Intakes
2019 INTAKE DATES
- 14 Jan
- 15 Jul
- 4 Sep
- 4 Nov
ESTIMATED FEES
LOCAL STUDENTS
LOCAL STUDENTS
- RM95,760 (Baking & Pastry)
- RM67,300 (Italian Cuisine)
- RM100,110 (Baking & Pastry)
- RM71,650 (Italian Cuisine)
*Terms and Conditions Apply
*Instalment Payment Plan Available
Entry Requirements
| ENTRY LEVEL | MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT |
|---|---|
| 2 Principal Passes or CGPA 2.0 |
| 5 Credits (5Bs) |
| Pass with min. CGPA 2.0 |
| Pass |
| Any other qualifications deemed equivalent by the Ministry of Education, Malaysia (or as stated in the Document Senarai Nilai Taraf Kelayakan Akademik, Malaysian Qualifications Agency) | Pass (Subject to review and approval of certified transcripts) |
| ENGLISH REQUIREMENT | |
|---|---|
| Local Student : | Band 4 in MUET |
| International Student : | Band 5.0 in IELTS; or a min score of 35 (IBT) or 415 (PBT) in TOEFL ; or score 36 and above for Pearson English Test |
