Explore the amazing world of gastronomy! Ignite the senses, gain that edge, and jump into the exciting world of gastronomy. This is a unique opportunity for students to learn how to use the freshest ingredients to create sumptuous gourmet dishes that inspire. Our Diploma in Culinary Arts is designed to help students prepare for various opportunities in the culinary industry. Students can expect to spend a significant amount of time in our commercial kitchens with over 60% of the program based on culinary subjects. This hands-on program covers various aspects of the culinary field – from theoretical classes on Menu Design, Food Nutrition, F&B Costing, Beverage Studies to practical classes on Culinary Artistry, Patisserie, Garde Manger, Butchery, Classical French and more. What is a Diploma in Culinary Arts? A Diploma in Culinary Arts in Penang teaches students to the skills and basic operational techniques that are needed in the world of food. You will learn many things that are related to food and food production including cooking and baking skills, nutrition, culinary artistry and even get to get a glimpse of the hospitality and tourism industry. It’s a diploma designed to give individuals who are interested in the F&B industry a leg up in this competitive field. Educational Partner: University Award: Program information Highlights Program structure Study route Fee & intakes Entry requirements DUAL PARCHMENT AWARD As the pioneer in hospitality education since 1893, the Swiss reputation for hospitality excellence is respected and trusted globally. Our partner IMI International Management Institute located in Lucerne, Switzerland is ranked 15th in the QS World University Ranking for Hospitality. In this program, students also have the option of obtaining an extra parchment from IMI International Management Institute, Switzerland. AWARD WINNING LECTURERS Lecturers and chefs are experts from the hotel, tourism and culinary fields. Students are taught by highly qualified industrial experts. Our dedicated academic staff are passionate in grooming the next generation of chefs and hoteliers. AVANT GARDE FACILITIES – Kitchens, Restaurants, Culinary Theatres, Wine Lab and Equatorial Hospitality Training Suite The school furnishes students with over RM 12 Million worth of learning facilities spanning 65,000 square feet in equivalence to professional commercial kitchens, laboratories and F&B outlets in the industry. This ensures that students are familiar with industry standards equipped with practical knowledge and skills to remain competitive and globally marketable in the future. GLOBAL OUTLOOK THROUGH INTERNATIONAL NETWORK UOW Malaysia provides its hospitality, tourism and culinary arts’ students with an international experience, allowing them to achieve a global outlook be it during or after their studies. They develop an acute appreciation of the added value of graduating with relevant international study and work experience, and how this benefits their personal development and future careers in hospitality and tourism management as well as in culinary arts. During their studies, students can participate in these international study opportunities: Partnership with HOSCO UOW Malaysia sends its hospitality, tourism and culinary arts’ students on internships in global placements through HOSCO, which is based in Geneva, Switzerland, where top hospitality organisations, schools and students from all over the world convene and interact. Students gain access to leading hospitality organisations and their available positions on a global market basis, enabling them to better select their internships and first permanent positions and to access valuable social tools and applications. Partnership with HILTON WORLDWIDE The partnership with HILTON WORLDWIDE, the Hilton Class program, aims to develop talents for the country’s rapidly growing hospitality industry. The program offers UOW Malaysia students rigorous on-the-job training and a theoretical curriculum designed to equip them for successful careers in hospitality. Collaboration With Accorhotels Providing internship & career opportunities to students & graduates of SHTCA. Including graduate employment program – New Generation Leaders program (Management Trainee program) for graduates. INTERNSHIPS (NATIONAL) Internships offer the potential for valuable learning opportunities outside the standard classroom setting. It is to put to practice what students were taught in the school and to develop their skills within all the different departments in the Hospitality Industry. Internships serves as a bridge between traditional academic settings and the professional world to which the students aspires to get into. It is the beginning of a lifelong journey for students and from thereon begin their careers in the Hospitality Industry. Internships strengthens the students resume for future career advancements. AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Our programs are highly regarded, and our students and lecturers have gone on to participate and win in industry-recognised competitions. These include: Battle of the Chefs Penang, Malaysia Career@Hiltonlive Hospitality Talent Cup, Malaysia International MIHAS Apprentice Chefs’ Competition, Malaysia Food and Hotel Malaysia Culinary Challenge (FHM), Malaysia Food and Hotel Asia Culinary Challenge (FHA), Singapore Hans Bueschkens Challenge, Chile Hong Kong International Culinary Classic (HOFEX), Hong Kong International Emirates Salon Culinaire, Dubai The Big Cooking Contest, Austria I-Chef – Worlds Largest Chefs Gathering FHI, Food Hotel Indonesia Barista Malaysian Challenge FHM, Food Hotel Malaysia Golden Jubilee of HRH The Sultan of Brunei World Chefs Without Borders Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg World Chef Culinary Classic Competition Under American Culinary Federation International Culinary Challenge, Maldives Duration 2 years Program Location UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College, George Town Core YEAR 1 Oral Communication Nutrition and Food Hygiene Introduction to Hospitality Studies Fundamentals of Menu Planning Patisserie I Larder Butchery Garde Manger Bakery Introduction to French Language Patisserie II Food Production I Introduction to Marketing YEAR 2 Culinary Arts and Design Kitchen Management and Supervision Food Production II Malaysian Heritage Cuisine Food and Beverage Cost Control Kitchen Maintenance and Design Project Module Entrepreneurship Industrial Placement MPU Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Malaysian Students) Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International Students) Personal Development Skills Integrity and Anti-Corruption Teamwork and Community Bahasa Kebangsaan A* Notes Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for all Malaysian students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia. without SPM Bahasa Malaysia (applicable to students from UEC, O Level, or other equivalent programs) Intake dates 2024 12 January 4 March 17 May 15 July 17 September 18 October Estimated fees Local students Single Award – RM44,914 Dual Award – RM48,714 Download Fee Details International students Single Award – RM57,460 Dual Award – RM61,260 Download Fee Details Notes *Terms and Conditions Apply *Instalment Payment Plan Available Academic Qualification SPM / O Levels: Min. 3 Credits UEC: Min. 3 Credits English Requirement Local Student: Pass (SPM / 1119 / UEC / O-Level English) International Student: Band 4.0 in IELTS; or a min score of 30 (IBT) or 5 (Essentials-Online) in TOEFL; or Cambridge English (140); or PTE Academic (36) Notes If English language requirements are not fulfilled, additional English module(s) may be taken at UOW Malaysia. 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