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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
- Baking & Pastry Techniques
- Culinary Essentials
- Food Nutrition
- Food Production
- Principles of Baking Ingredients and Equipment Technology
- Principles of Garde Manger
- Professional Development Planning
- Menu Planning
YEAR 2
- Culinary Artistry and Design *
- Food & Beverage Management
- Food Commodities
- Food Hygiene and Safety
- Hospitality Financial Management *
- Yield Management
- Hospitality Marketing and Sales Techniques
- Strategic Human Resources Management*
YEAR 3
- Final Year Project
- Research Methodology
MAJOR (YEAR 2)
CULINARY OPERATIONS | BAKING & PASTRY | ITALIAN CUISINE |
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MAJOR (YEAR 3)
CULINARY OPERATIONS | BAKING & PASTRY | ITALIAN CUISINE |
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MPU
- 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)
Study Route

Fees & Intakes

2018 INTAKE DATES
- 15 Jan
- 2 Jul
- 3 Sep
- 8 Nov
ESTIMATED FEES
MALAYSIAN STUDENT
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
*Terms and Conditions Apply
MALAYSIAN STUDENT
- RM94,570 (Baking & Pastry)
- RM66,670* (Italian Cuisine)

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
- RM99,270 (Baking & Pastry)
- RM71,370* (Italian Cuisine)

*Instalment Payment Plan Available
INSTALMENT PAYMENT PLAN
Programme |
No. of |
No. of Instalments |
Maximum No. |
Foundation in Arts |
3 |
3 |
9 |
Foundation Studies (Art and Technology) |
3 |
3 |
9 |
Diploma in Culinary Arts |
3 |
5 |
15 |
Diploma in International Hotel Management |
3 |
5 |
15 |
Bachelor of Hospitality Management (Hons) |
5 |
5 |
25 |
Bachelor of Culinary Management (Hons) |
5 |
5 |
25 |
Bachelor of Hospitality Entrepreneurship (Hons) |
5 |
5 |
25 |
Entry Requirements
ENTRY LEVEL | MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT |
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| 2 Principal Passes |
| Min. 5 Credits |
| CGPA 2.0 |
| CGPA 2.0 |
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 | |
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Local Student : | Credit (SPM / 1119 / UEC / O Levels examination) Min. score of Band 4 in MUET |
International Student : | Band 5.5 in IELTS; or a score of 196 (computer-based) or 69 (internet-based); or 525 (paper-based) in TOEFL |