BSc (Hons) in Culinary Management
From practical culinary skills along with management and leadership skills, this 3-year programme will give students an edge to excel in this professional industry. Through lectures, demonstration, work-based learning and hands-on experiences, students will be exposed to the techniques of quality food preparation and presentation. On the business side, courses such as marketing, communication skills, managing people, small business venture and quality management ensure graduates are well-rounded to meet the demands of the industry. Essential practical industry experience will be gained through an 20-week industry internship.
Career Prospects
- Corporate chef
- Chef de cuisine / Executive chef
- Food service consultant
- Food service entrepreneur / manager
- Food writer / Food stylist
- In-flight food manager
- Pastry chef
- Research & development chef
Intakes
- February, April, September
Duration
- 3 years (full time)
Accreditation
- Certified by Le Cordon Bleu Paris
Graduates of the BSc (Hons) in Culinary Management can choose to enter the workforce after successful completion of the degree or undertake further postgraduate studies at Sunway University.
Programme Structure
Year 1
- Basic Culinary Operations
- Business of Tourism & Hospitality
- English for the Hospitality & Service Industry
- Food Safety & Sanitation
- Food Service & Sanitation
- Food Service Operations
- Fundamentals of Accounting
- Intermediate Culinary Operations
- Principles and Techniques of Baking & Pastry
- Principles of Marketing
- Small Business Venture
Year 2
- Advanced Pastry
- Communication Skills
- Food & Nutrition
- Internship Part 1 (10 weeks)
- Sustainable Food Supply Chain Management
Programme Electives
Choose 1 OR Study Abroad
Steam 1: Artisanal Patisserie
- Bistronomic Pastry
- Boutique Pastry
- Gastronomic Pastry
Stream 2: AI & Digital Solutions
- Digital Business
- Digital Economy
- Digital Marketing
- Elective Subject
These are the recommended electives for this programme. However, students can also choose free electives offered university wide.
Year 3
- Advanced Culinary Techniques
- Entrepreneurial Mindset & Skills*
- Internship Part 2 (10 weeks)
- Malaysian Cuisine
- Managing People in the Hospitality & Service Industry
- Research Methods
- Research Project
Programme Electives
(Choose 1 in Year 2 or 3) - Food and Beverage Management
- Wine Studies
* Offered in either Year 2 or 3
Pathway: Degree > Masters
Additional MOHE Compulsory General Studies Subjects
- For local students:
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Critical Thinking OR 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:
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Critical Thinking
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Malay Language for Communication
Requirements
Entry Requirements
STPM
· Average C or CGPA 2.0 (min 2 Principals)
A-Level
· Minimum 6 points
Australian Matriculation
· ATAR 55
Canadian International Matriculation Programme
· 55%
Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)
· 55%
Sunway Foundation in Arts
· CGPA 2.0
Sunway Foundation in Science and Technology
· CGPA 2.0
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
· Maximum 28 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs)
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
· Completed with minimum of 24 points
(excluding bonus points)
Sunway Diploma Studies
· CGPA 2.0 or equivalent
English Language Requirements
- IELTS or equivalent 5.5 (With no individual band below 5.0)
- MUET Band 4
- SPM English B+
- UEC English B4
- O-Level English (1119) Credit
- Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4
- ESL/English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English
Other Qualification
Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis
Note: For A-Level points calculation
A = 10 points B = 8 points C = 6 points D = 4 points E = 2 points
