Bachelor of Arts ( Hons ) in International Culinary Arts

The dual award BA (Hons) in International Culinary Arts degree is equips students with the knowledge and expertise expected in modern culinary establishments. Graduates will have the capacity for self-direction, self-reliance and personal accountability as professionals in the culinary arts environment.

They will also display social awareness and ethics in approaching professional practice in the culinary and restaurant work environment and demonstrate the knowledge and insight into an international environment relevant to working as a professional in this global industry. By combining their technical skills with the application of modern culinary technology, this will bring the regional culinary and restaurant standards to a higher level.

These skills are sought after by the industry and provide the broadest coverage of career paths that require practical skills and a sound academic underpinning in business. Graduates of this programme receive not only a UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College degree, but also an award from ICI International Culinary Institute in Luzern, Switzerland.

SHTCA was recently awarded the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS) Recognition of Quality Culinary Education program as an approved school. The WORLDCHEFS Recognition of Quality Culinary Education program seeks to recognize educational companies, associations and institution’s which offer culinary and pastry art programs of various design and size and meet or exceed global standards for quality culinary education as established by the WORLDCHEFS Education Committee.

It is a landmark program that officially recognizes high standards in Culinary Education and training by schools on an international level. SHTCA joins WORLDCHEFS to work toward improving culinary standards and education.

 

As the World Champion in the Culinary World Cup 2014 (Swiss Junior National Team), the Swiss reputation for culinary arts excellence is world class and globally respected. Experience a renowned European syllabus which incorporates the very best of Swiss culinary arts.

 

The school furnishes students with RM 6 Million worth of learning facilities in equivalence to professional commercial kitchens, F&B outlets and hotels in the industry. This ensures that they are familiar with industry standard tools, and are equipped with practical knowledge and skills to remain competitive and globally marketable in the future.

 

Innovating ‘out of the classroom’ experience through our ‘Bringing Books to Life’ initiative by introducing International study trips to vineyards, wineries, breweries and tourism sites. Students experience different cultures in Melbourne, Adelaide, Thailand and many other countries for a full experiential learning experience.

 

The school furnishes students with RM 6 Million worth of learning facilities in equivalence to professional commercial kitchens, F&B outlets and hotels in the industry. This ensures that they are familiar with industry standard tools, and are equipped with practical knowledge and skills to remain competitive and globally marketable in the future.

 

Lecturers and chefs consist of experts from the hotel, tourism and culinary fields. Students are taught by Master Chefs, Celebrity Chefs, F&B Specialists and Tourism Researchers. Academic staff is highly qualified and passionate in grooming the next generation of chefs and hoteliers.

 

Collaboration with various industry partners in food service, hotels, restaurants, food manufacturers and F&B equipment. The school consistently builds linkages between higher education and employers.

 

Students can choose from our wide network of top 5-star establishments locally as well as internationally, including pathways from internship to management traineeship in global hotel groups. The international exposure gained from a worldwide internship placement gives our graduates an edge in experience and a wider global perspective.

 

Students are encouraged to participate in culinary competitions all over the world; and the results have been outstanding, with a multitude of medals and awards garnered by the students in Shanghai, Taiwan, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Korea and Thailand.

Graduates from the school have been sought after by employees since 1993, with our graduates being made executive chefs, executive sous chefs, chef de cuisine, managers, entrepreneurs, award winning chefs, as well as hospitality educators. Our graduates were awarded ‘Most Promising Young Chef of the Year’ for seven consecutive years from 2011 – 2018. The school is the recipient of Best Culinary Establishment 2015 in the Vietnam Culinary Challenge.

 

 

UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College Award:

ICI International Culinary Institute in Luzern, Switzerland:

 

Graduates of this dual award degree program receive a degree award from both UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College and ICI International Culinary Institute. A dual award degree program constitutes completion of a single programme of study and is differentiated from a double –degree.