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Diploma in Culinary Arts

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The Diploma in Culinary Arts programme equips students with culinary skills and management expertise, including internships and specialized training, preparing them for diverse roles in the culinary and hospitality industry.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
2 - 2 years full-time
Course Code
R3/1013/4/0152(02/31)
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Apr, Sep
Domestic Fees
$31,950 per year
International Fees
$7,600 per year

About this course

Overview

The Diploma in Culinary Arts programme equips aspiring culinary professionals with both hands-on kitchen mastery and essential management skills.

In Year 1, students build strong culinary foundations through Culinary Kitchen Operations, which are complemented by specialised training in subjects like Viennoiserie & Boulangerie and Patisserie. Business-related modules such as Purchasing & Cost Control and Principles of Marketing sharpen industry readiness. In their second year, students hone their culinary creativity and leadership qualities with Contemporary Cuisine and Culinary Artistry, while Introduction to Entrepreneurship prepares students to lead and launch culinary ventures.

Furthermore, a 20-week internship in top kitchens or restaurants bridges classroom learning with real-world experience. Graduates are well-positioned to become Executive Chefs, Pastry Chefs, Banquet Chefs, Food Stylists, F&B Managers, or Restaurateurs, meeting strong demand across hospitality, fine dining, and food innovation sectors.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

  • SPM / SPMV / O-Level: Pass with minimum 3 credits
  • UEC: Pass with minimum 3 Grade Bs

APEL.A

  • An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-4) (Recognition of Prior Learning) (Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)

English Language Requirements

  • Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP): Pass Level 3
  • IELTS or equivalent: 5.0

For International students entering using a qualification whereby the medium of instruction is not in English

Other Qualification

  • Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis

What you will learn

Overview

The Diploma in Culinary Arts programme equips aspiring culinary professionals with both hands-on kitchen mastery and essential management skills.

In Year 1, students build strong culinary foundations through Culinary Kitchen Operations, which are complemented by specialised training in subjects like Viennoiserie & Boulangerie and Patisserie. Business-related modules such as Purchasing & Cost Control and Principles of Marketing sharpen industry readiness. In their second year, students hone their culinary creativity and leadership qualities with Contemporary Cuisine and Culinary Artistry, while Introduction to Entrepreneurship prepares students to lead and launch culinary ventures.

Furthermore, a 20-week internship in top kitchens or restaurants bridges classroom learning with real-world experience. Graduates are well-positioned to become Executive Chefs, Pastry Chefs, Banquet Chefs, Food Stylists, F&B Managers, or Restaurateurs, meeting strong demand across hospitality, fine dining, and food innovation sectors.

Career pathways

  • Chef de Cuisine / Executive Chef
  • Pastry Chef
  • Banquet Chef
  • Food Artist / Stylist
  • Food & beverage manager
  • Restaurateur

Course structure

Programme StructureYear 1
  • Beverage Studies
  • Business English l
  • Business English ll
  • Culinary Kitchen Operations l
  • Culinary Kitchen Operations ll
  • Food Safety and Sanitation
  • Food and Beverage Operations l
  • Food and Beverage Operations ll
  • Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry
  • Patisserie
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Purchasing and Cost Control
  • Viennoiserie and Boulangerie
Year 2
  • Business Environment
  • Classical French Cuisine
  • Communication Skills
  • Contemporary Cuisine
  • Culinary Artistry
  • Hospitality Management
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • Principles of Accounting
  • Internship
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)
  • Community Service for Planetary Health
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • Moral Education
For International Students
  • Community Service for Planetary Health
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • Malay Language for Communication 1
  • Moral Education

Credit for prior study or work

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