
UCSI University
Based on the principles of boldness, perseverance, integrity, and excellence, UCSI University is a leading higher education institution with branches in Kuala Lumpur, Terengganu, and Sarawak, Malaysia. Our college is equipped with the most advanced facilities to meet the needs of students, offering a wide range of academic courses, from medicine, pharmacy, nursing, engineering, and architecture to music, multimedia, education, liberal arts, and hospitality.
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Course Overview
The Diploma in Culinary Arts at UCSI University in Kuala Lumpur provides students with comprehensive training in culinary techniques, food and beverage management, and kitchen operations. This program prepares graduates for dynamic roles such as Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and Food Service Consultant.
Program Structure
- Year 1: Courses include Culinary Essentials, Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Hospitality and Tourism Communication, Food & Beverage Services, Pastry and Bakery, Fundamentals of Food, Sanitation, Safety and Hygiene, and Industry Placement I.
- Year 2: Courses include Basic Korean Cuisine, Malaysian Cuisine, Introduction to Management, Food and Beverage Management, Garde Manger, Banquet and Event Management, Food and Beverage Cost Control, Introduction to Accounting, Hospitality and Tourism Law, Nutrition in Food Service Industry, International Cuisine, Introduction to Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, and Fundamentals of Marketing.
- Year 3: Industry Placement II.
Entry Requirements
- SPM/O-Level: Minimum of three (3) credits in any subject, or its equivalent.
- UEC: Minimum Grade B in 3 subjects.
- SKM Level 3: Pass SKM level 3 in a related field and possess SPM with at least one (1) credit.
- Certificate: A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field or its equivalent.
- English Language Requirements: For local students: MUET Band 3, SPM English Language CEFR Grade B1 (with at least 2 skills at B1), O-Level or IGCSE or SPM English 1119 Grade C, UEC English Language Grade A2, IELTS 4.0, TOEFL iBT 30-31, TOEFL Essentials (Online) 5, Cambridge English Qualification and Tests 140, Cambridge Linguaskill 140, Pearson Test 36. For international students: MUET Band 3, IELTS 4.0, TOEFL iBT 30-31, Cambridge Linguaskill 140, or equivalent.
Career Opportunities
- Executive Chef
- Gastronomy Entrepreneur
- Food Production Consultant
- Food Production Director
- Food Service Manager
- Food Stylist
- Food Writer
- Educator
Highlights
- Duration: 2.5 years
- Location: Kuala Lumpur Campus
- Mode: Full-time
- Intakes: February, May, September
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