Diploma in Culinary Arts

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! 

Courses Offered

Year 1

• Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 1
• Food Studies
• The Art of Flavour and Gastronomy
• Food Hygiene and Sanitation Management
• Food Nutrition
• Restaurant and Kitchen Operation Management
• Culinary Essentials
• Introduction to Pastry and Bakery
• Customer Service
• French Language
• Food and Beverage Service
• Malaysian Cuisine
• Menu Planning and Design

Year 2

• Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 2
• Fundamentals of Marketing
• Asian Cuisine
• Garde Manger
• International Cuisine
• Food and Beverage Cost Control
• Introduction to Entrepreneurship
• Introduction to Human Resource Management
• Malaysian Pastries and Desserts
• Commercial Cookery
• Industry Placement

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

For Malaysian students:

1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
2. Integrity and Anti-Corruption

For International students:

1. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
2. Integrity and Anti-Corruption