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 ±Êâ³Ù¾±²õ²õ±ð°ù¾±±ð. 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.
Certified by
- Chef de Cuisine / Executive Chef
- Pastry Chef
- Banquet Chef
- Food Artist / Stylist
- Food & beverage manager
- Restaurateur
- RM31,950
for Malaysian students
- USD7,600
for international students
Programme Structure
Year 1
Year 2
Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects
For 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
Entry Requirements
- SPM / SPMV / O-Level: Pass with minimum 3 credits
- UEC: Pass with minimum 3 Grade Bs
- An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-4) (Recognition of Prior Learning)
(Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)
English Language Requirements
- ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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
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