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Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Culinary Management

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The Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Culinary Management degree combines culinary artistry with business strategy, offering specialisation streams in Artisanal Patisserie or AI & Digital Solutions. Graduates are equipped for leadership roles in foodservice, hospitality, and food innovation industries.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 - 3 years full-time
Course Code
R2/811/6/0102)(09/27
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Apr, Sep
Domestic Fees
$37,650 per year
International Fees
$8,867 per year

About this course

Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Culinary Management degree blends culinary artistry with business strategy, preparing graduates for leadership in modern foodservice, hospitality, and food innovation industries.

In Year 1, students develop foundational skills in Culinary Operations and Small Business Ventures, alongside core business modules. Year 2 expands their knowledge with Nutrition and Sustainable Food Supply Chains, complemented by a 10-week industry internship that offers valuable real-world experience. The programme then offers two distinctive specialisation streams: Artisanal Patisserie, which emphasises Bistronomic, Boutique, and Gastronomic Pastry, or AI & Digital Solutions, focusing on Digital Marketing, Business, and Economy in the food industry. In Year 3, students refine their culinary leadership through Advanced Culinary Techniques and a Research Project.

Graduates are well-prepared to pursue careers as Corporate R&D Chefs, In-flight Food Managers, Food Quality Specialists, or Food Tech Entrepreneurs, with unique opportunities in Pastry Innovation and Digital Food Media based on their specialisation.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

STPM

Average C or CGPA 2.0 (min 2 Principals)

A-Level

Minimum 8 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects)

Note: For A-Level points calculation

  • A = 10 points
  • B = 8 points
  • C = 6 points
  • D = 4 points
  • E = 2 points

Australian Matriculation

ATAR 55

Canadian Matriculation

55%

Monash University Foundation Year

55%

Sunway Foundation in Arts

CGPA 2.0

Sunway Foundation in Science Technology

CGPA 2.0

Unified Examination Certificate

Maximum 28 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs)

International Baccalaureate

Completed with minimum 24 points (excluding bonus points)

Sunway Diploma Studies

CAVG 40% or CGPA 2.0 * Students may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.

APEL.A

An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning) (Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)

Other Qualifications

  • Any other equivalent qualifications
  • Applicant with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS or equivalent 5.5 (With no individual band below 5.0)
  • MUET Band 4
  • SPM English B+
  • UEC English B4
  • O-Level English (1119) Credit
  • Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4
  • ESL/English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English

What you will learn

Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Culinary Management degree blends culinary artistry with business strategy, preparing graduates for leadership in modern foodservice, hospitality, and food innovation industries.

In Year 1, students develop foundational skills in Culinary Operations and Small Business Ventures, alongside core business modules. Year 2 expands their knowledge with Nutrition and Sustainable Food Supply Chains, complemented by a 10-week industry internship that offers valuable real-world experience. The programme then offers two distinctive specialisation streams: Artisanal Patisserie, which emphasises Bistronomic, Boutique, and Gastronomic Pastry, or AI & Digital Solutions, focusing on Digital Marketing, Business, and Economy in the food industry. In Year 3, students refine their culinary leadership through Advanced Culinary Techniques and a Research Project.

Graduates are well-prepared to pursue careers as Corporate R&D Chefs, In-flight Food Managers, Food Quality Specialists, or Food Tech Entrepreneurs, with unique opportunities in Pastry Innovation and Digital Food Media based on their specialisation.

Career pathways

  • Corporate R&D Chef
  • Food Solution Consultant
  • Convention Food Production Manager
  • In-flight food manager
  • Food Supply & Distribution Manager
  • Food Quality and Safety Manager

Course structure

Programme StructureYear 1
  • Fundamentals of Accounting
  • Basic Culinary Operations
  • Business of Tourism and Hospitality
  • English for the Hospitality and Service Industry
  • Food Safety and Sanitation
  • Intermediate Culinary Operations
  • Principles and Techniques of Baking and Pastry
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Small Business Venture
  • Food Service Operations
Year 2
  • Advanced Pastry
  • Communication Skills
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Sustainable Food Supply Chain Management
  • Internship Part 1
Year 3
  • Advanced Culinary Techniques
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset & Skills*
  • Malaysian Cuisine
  • Managing People in the Hospitality and Service Industry
  • Research Methods
  • Research Project
  • Internship Part 2
Programme Electives (Choose one in Year 2 or Year 3)
  • Food and Beverage Management
  • Wine Studies
Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjectsFor Local Students
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu) OR Critical Thinking (Applicable to students who passed SPM and obtain Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)
  • Community Service for Planetary Health
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • Philosophy and Current Issues
For International Students
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
  • Community Service for Planetary Health
  • Critical Thinking
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • Malay Language for Communication 2
Electives (Choose 1 Stream OR Study Abroad)Stream 1: Artisanal Patisserie
  • Bistronomic Pastry
  • Boutique Pastry
  • Gastronomic Pastry
  • Elective Subject
Stream 2: AI & Digital Solutions
  • Digital Business
  • Digital Economy
  • Digital Marketing
  • Elective Subject

Credit for prior study or work

Students may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.

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