• Oral Communication
• Nutrition and Food Hygiene
• Introduction to Hospitality Studies
• Fundamentals of Menu Planning
• Patisserie I
• Larder
• Butchery
• Garde Manger
• Bakery
• Introduction to French Language
• Patisserie II
• Food Production I
• Introduction to Marketing

• Culinary Arts and Design
• Kitchen Management and Supervision
• Food Production II
• Malaysian Heritage Cuisine
• Food and Beverage Cost Control
• Kitchen Maintenance and Design
• Project Module
• Entrepreneurship
• Industrial Placement

A Diploma in Culinary Arts in Penang teaches students the skills and basic operational techniques that are needed in the world of food. You will learn many things that are related to food and food production, including cooking and baking skills, nutrition, culinary artistry, and even get a glimpse of the hospitality and tourism industry. It’s a diploma designed to give individuals interested in the F&B industry a competitive edge in this field.  

The Diploma in Culinary Arts programme is designed to help students prepare for various opportunities in the culinary industry. Students can expect to spend a significant amount of time in our commercial kitchens, with over 60% of the program based on culinary subjects.

This hands-on program covers various aspects of the culinary field – from theoretical classes on Menu Design, Food Nutrition, F&B Costing, Beverage Studies to practical classes on Culinary Artistry, Patisserie, Garde Manger, Butchery, Classical French, and more.

MPU Subjects:

• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Malaysian Students)
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International Students)
• Personal Development Skills
• Integrity and Anti-Corruption
• Teamwork and Community
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A*

Notes
Bahasa Kebangsaan A* is compulsory for all Malaysian students:

• Without a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia.
• Without SPM Bahasa Malaysia (applicable to students from UEC, O Level, or other equivalent programs)