Diploma in Culinary Arts

(R3/1013/4/0152)(02/31)(MQA/FA0076)

Headed by an award-winning team of culinary experts, our aim is to produce quality graduates who are not only confident with their culinary skills but also able to communicate fluently, work independently and display leadership qualities that will enhance their credentials in the hospitality and food service industries here in Malaysia and globally. Essential practical experience will be gained through a 20-week industry internship. 

Intakes

  • February, April, September

Duration

  • 2 years (full time)

Career Prospects

  • Banquet chef
  • Chef de cuisine / Executive chef
  • In-flight chef
  • Food artist
  • Food production manager
  • Pastry chef 
  • Research and development chef   
  • Restaurateur

Accreditation

  • Certified by Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Graduates of the Diploma in Culinary Arts can choose to enter the workforce after completion of the diploma or undertake degree studies at Sunway University, subject to terms and conditions.

  • BSc (Hons) in Conventions and Events Management
  • BSc (Hons) in International Hospitality Management
  • BSc (Hons) in Culinary Management

Year 1

  • Beverage Studies
  • Business English l
  • Business English ll
  • Culinary Kitchen Operations l
  • Culinary Kitchen Operations lI
  • Food Safety and Sanitation
  • Food and Beverage Operations l
  • Food and Beverage Operations ll
  • Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry
  • Pâtisserie
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Purchasing and Cost Control 
  • Viennoiserie and Boulangerie

Year 1

Year 2

  • Business Environment
  • Classical French Cuisine
  • Communication Skills
  • Contemporary Cuisine 
  • Culinary Artistry
  • Hospitality Management
  • Internship
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship 
  • Principles of Accounting 

Year 1

Additional MOHE Compulsory General Studies Subjects

  • For local students:
    - Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
    - Community Service for Planetary Health
    - Integrity and Anti-Corruption
    - Moral Education 
    - Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu) 

  • For international students:
    - Community Service for Planetary Health
    - Integrity and Anti-Corruption
    - Malay Language for Communication 1
    - Moral Education

Pathway: Diploma > Degree

Programme Structure

Requirements 

Entry Requirements

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

English Language Requirements

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


Other Qualification

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