Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism

Diploma in Culinary Arts

(R2/1013/4/0101) (A 11542) 11/2025

Programme Description

This programme will equip you with the necessary skills & knowledge to underpin the creation, preparation, and cooking of local & international cuisines. Food preparation & food service classes are conducted in our purpose built kitchen & AIDA BRASSERIE to reinforce the learning curve.

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Programme Highlights

Mode: Full Time
Duration: 36 months
Credit Hours: 90
Scholarships: Available
Intake: Jan/Feb, May/June, Sept/Oct
Course in Petaling Jaya

Subject Offered*

YEAR 1

Academic English 1
Pengajian Malaysia 2/ Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
Theory of Food
Fundamentals of Food Preparation (P)
Academic English 2
Basic Entrepreneurship / Bahasa Kebangsaan A
Foreign Language – French
Introduction to Hotel and Tourism
Food Safety and Sanitation
Professional Communication
Kitchen Management

YEAR 2

Garde Manger
Malaysian Cuisine
Food and Beverage Service
Co-Curriculum
Basic Food Procurement
Basic Pastry and Bakery (P)
Food and Beverage Cost Control
Menu Planning and Analysis
Academic English 3
Human Nutrition
Restaurant and Food Service Operations
Food & Beverage Management
Restaurant Accounting

YEAR 3

International Cuisine
Restaurant Performance
Analysis
Industrial Training
Hotel & Restaurant Sales & Promotion

Entry Requirements

i) A pass in SPM with a minimum of three (3) credits in any subject, or its equivalent; OR

ii) A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any subject, or its equivalent; OR

iii) A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul in any subject, or its equivalent; OR

iv) A pass in SKM Level 3 in a related field (HEP required for implement screening and bridging programs which is appropriate to the program area); OR

v) A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field or its equivalent.

For International Students

A minimum score of 4.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) / Malaysian University English Test (MUET) with Band 2 OR its equivalent.