Diploma in Culinary Arts

Diploma in Culinary Arts is a Diploma program taught at Nilai University College, Malaysia. Intake: JANUARY / JUNE / SEPTEMBER. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2.5 Years; 7 Semesters) options.

The Diploma in Culinary Arts at Nilai University College builds skills in food preparation, presentation, and serving styles. Students study inventory control, personnel management, basic accounting, and menu planning, with a mix of theory and practicum modules across hospitality and culinary topics.

The programme lasts 2.5 years across 7 semesters. It includes many practicum modules and a placement component through Industrial Training and Internship, with 420+ practical hours at the university. Teaching includes modules such as Advanced Food Preparation – Practicum, Intermediate Food Production – Practicum, and summative assessment in Summative (Culinary Arts).

Modules

• Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism
• Advanced Food Preparation – Practicum
• Basic Business Administration
• Basic Food Preparation - Theory
• Basic Food Preparation – Practicum
• Basic Hospitality Accounting
• Basic Restaurant Service - Theory
• Basic Restaurant Service – Practicum
• Basic Pastry and Bakery - Theory & Practicum
• Design and Layout of a Food Service Facility
• Food and Beverage Cost Control
• Food and Culture

The minimum requirements for admission in Diploma in Culinary Arts at Nilai University College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Nilai University College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Nilai University College as pre-requiste for admission in Diploma in Culinary Arts.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

SPM/O-Level or equivalent: A pass with a minimum of three (3) credits in any subject; or UEC: A pass with at least Grade B in any three (3) subjects; or STPM: A pass with a minimum of Grade C (GP2.00) in any subject; or STAM: A pass with a minimum grade of Maqbul (Pass) in any subject; or SKM/SKK (Level 3) in related field A pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.00; or Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in related field A pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 in a related field or its equivalent

• MUET: 3.0
• IELTS: 4.0
• TOEFL: 5 (Ess OL) / 30-31 (iBT)
• Pearson: 36
• Linguaskill: 140
• ELS: 106

Please check detail of study units at https://www.nilai.edu.my/index%2ephp/programme/diploma-in-culinary-arts

• Chef
• Commis/Cook
• Cruise Ship Host
• Hotel Manager
• Food and Beverage Manager
• Customer Service Manager
• Event Manager
• Restaurant Manager

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